In 2024, the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and College of Osteopathic Medicine celebrated impressive residency match rates among their graduating classes.
The College of Human Medicine rising Spartan MDs, stationed across eight community campuses statewide, achieved a remarkable 98% placement rate. Notably, 37% of the seniors are venturing into primary care residencies with over half (51%) electing to remain in Michigan for their training.
Meanwhile, the College of Osteopathic Medicine boasted a match rate of 99.6%, with 77% of its matched students opting to stay here in Michigan for residency. The college achieved a 100% match rate for military and international students.
Across both colleges, a diverse range of specialties attracted the graduating classes, with 46% of Osteopathic Medicine students and a significant portion of Human Medicine students matching into primary care. This aligns with our commitment to address the state's critical need for primary care physicians.
99.6% Match Rate with 77% Residents Staying in Michigan
The Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Class of 2024 have a 99.6% match rate. Of those who matched, 77% are staying in Michigan for residency. The college also saw a 100% match rate for military and international students.
“We are so proud of our students who have worked so hard to get to this moment,” said Joyce deJong, dean of the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. “The work it takes to get to Match Day and graduation is incredible. And our students don’t only spend time learning to care for patients, they also work in various programs with our faculty team, volunteer physicians and physician mentors to care for people in our communities while here with us.
“They now will go out to serve people and communities throughout the state and nation.”
The class of 263 students matched for residency in 21 specialties, including anesthesiology, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), neurology and family medicine, among others. In fact, 46% matched into primary care, a much-needed area of practice in the state and around the country. The MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine has historically helped the state fill its need for primary care physicians with more than 2,100 D.O. alumni practicing in Michigan in these critically needed primary care specialties, including Family Practice, General Practice, General Pediatrics, and General Internal Medicine. Adding in OB/GYN, this number increases to over 2,400.
Of this year’s class, 44% will do residency at the college’s Statewide Campus System (SCS), the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine's postgraduate medical education arm of more than 30 hospitals and six federally qualified health centers, providing educational programs and opportunities for pre-doctoral through postdoctoral, osteopathic interns, residents and fellows.
This year, our rising Spartan MDs at eight MSU College of Human Medicine community campuses statewide (Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Midland, Southeast Michigan, Traverse City, Upper Peninsula Region) learned where they matched for residency this summer.
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