Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Anesthesiology Residency Program at the Detroit Medical Center is a comprehensive four-year training experience that combines clinical and non-clinical training to develop highly skilled anesthesiologists. It includes a Clinical Base Year followed by three years of clinical anesthesia training, adhering to the ACGME's six General Competencies. The program fosters an interprofessional environment with a wealth of clinical opportunities and mentorship, preparing residents for fellowship placements in competitive specialties.
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Moderate Competition
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Program Details
Specialty
Anesthesiology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Detroit Medical Center Anesthesiology Residency Program sponsors J-1 visas only for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and does not sponsor H-1B visas for foreign nationals. This indicates some level of IMG-friendliness, but specifics on acceptance rates or explicit approval for IMG applicants are not provided.
Categorical Positions
12
Categorical Positions (detail)
12 residents per year, four year categorical residency program
Program Website
Address
Harper University Hospital, Anesthesia Educational Programs, 3990 John R, Box 162, Detroit, MI 48201
Program Director
Tyler Hill, DO, Michael Brown, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program currently hosts a total of 12 first-year MD residents.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program comprises a four-year educational experience approved by the American Board of Anesthesiology. This includes one year of non-anesthesia clinical training and three years of clinical anesthesia training, designed to provide residents with graduated clinical experience and feedback in all six General Competencies defined by the ACGME.
Application
The Detroit Medical Center Anesthesiology Residency Program only accepts residency applications via the ERAS system. The program is a four-year categorical residency. Application requirements include a completed application form through ERAS, CV, transcripts, personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and a medical Student performance evaluation (Dean's Letter). USMLE or COMLEX Step 1 scores are required, while Step 2 scores can be submitted after the application deadline. Please note that the Detroit Medical Center only sponsors J-1 visas and does not sponsor H-1B visas for foreign nationals.
# of Locations
Residents train at various DMC locations including Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Receiving Hospital, Harper University Hospital, Hutzel Women’s Hospital, Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, Sinai-Grace Hospital, and the VA Medical Center.
Fellowship
Many residents pursue competitive fellowships in areas like Cardiac, Critical Care, Pain Medicine, Regional Anesthesia, and Pediatrics at prestigious institutions after completing their residency.
Resident Life
Overview
The Anesthesiology Residency Program at Detroit Medical Center is unique due to its integration of a diverse intern year with comprehensive anesthesia training across multiple hospital locations, emphasizing clinical exposure and mentorship.
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# of Years of Program
4 years
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Alumni
Many residents go on to match with competitive fellowships in Cardiac, Critical Care, Pain Medicine, Regional, and Pediatrics at prestigious institutions after completing their residency.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Clinical knowledge acquisition, procedural skills, clinical judgment, mentorship, didactics, online learning opportunities, and financial allowances for attending national conferences.
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