Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Detroit Medical Center-Sinai Grace Hospital/MSU-COM is a well-rounded program that provides a solid foundation for medical residents training in Family Medicine. Residents benefit from a variety of teaching experiences due to statewide campus support from Michigan State University. The program emphasizes clinical experiences at the DMC Grand River Health Center, serving a diverse and vulnerable population within the northwest Detroit area. The focus is on developing exceptional Family Medicine Physicians through a commitment to academic excellence and exposure to a broad spectrum of pathologies.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program has clear eligibility criteria for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). They prefer ECFMG certification before the rank order list is submitted and recommend at least one year of US clinical experience. Furthermore, they prefer but do not require completion of the USMLE Step 3 and require TOEFL exam completion with a score of 80 or better if the primary teaching language of the medical school was not English.
Categorical Positions
5
Categorical Positions (detail)
Program Website
Address
DMC Grand River Health Center, 19460 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48223
Program Director
Dr. Dennis Treece
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster includes 5 PGY-1 residents, of which 2 are International Medical Graduates (IMGs). The program is clearly welcoming to diverse candidates and emphasizes the unique educational backdrop provided by its location and institutional support.
PGY-1 MD
5
PGY-1 DO
0
PGY-1 IMG
2
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Each training year has thirteen blocks (4 weeks each): All residents are required to participate in one Quality Improvement Project and one Scholarly Activity in order to graduate from the program. PGY 1: Family Medicine - 2 Blocks, Adult In-patient Medicine - 2 Blocks, Elective - 2 Blocks, ICU - 1 Block, Inpatient Pediatrics - 1 Block, Obstetrics (Inpatient) - 1 Block, Surgery - 1 Block, Outpatient Surgery - 1 Block, Adult Emergency Medicine - 1 Block, NICU - 1 Block, Orthopedics - 1 Block, Continuity Clinic - 2 half days/week. PGY 2: Family Medicine - 2 Blocks, Adult In-patient Medicine - 2 Blocks, Cardiology - 1 Block, Elective - 1 Block, Outpatient Pediatrics - 2 Blocks, Obstetrics (Inpatient) - 1 Block, Emergency Medicine - 1 Block, Neurology - 1 Block, Psych/Behavioral Medicine - 1 Block, GYN (Outpatient) - 1 Block, Continuity Clinic - 3 half days/week. PGY 3: Family Medicine - 2 Blocks, Adult In-patient Medicine - 2 Blocks, Urology/ENT - 2 Weeks Each, Ophthalmology/Practice Management - 2 Weeks Each, Sports Med/Musculoskeletal - 1 Block, Electives - 3 Blocks, Elective/Faculty Development - 1 Block, Geriatric - 1 Block, Continuity Clinic - 4 half days/week.
Application
The DMC-SGH/MSU-COM Family Medicine Residency Program participates in the NRMP Match and only accepts applications through ERAS. Required application materials include a CV, three letters of recommendation, medical school transcripts, USMLE or COMLEX transcripts, personal statement, Medical School Performance Evaluation, and an ECFMG Certificate for IMGs. Preferred IMG criteria include ECFMG certification before rank order list submission, USMLE Step 3 (preferred but not required), US clinical experience for at least one year, and TOEFL score of 80 or better if primary medical school language was not English. Applications must be submitted before the deadlines specified by ERAS.
# of Locations
DMC Grand River Health Center, DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, DMC Harper University Hospital, DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, Kresge Eye Institute.
Fellowship
The Detroit Medical Center Sinai-Grace Hospital/MSU-COM Family Medicine Residency Program offers a solid foundation in family medicine training and includes opportunities for various subspecialties. Details regarding affiliated institutions or specific fellowships are less explicitly mentioned in the provided data, but residents are expected to participate in quality improvement projects.
Resident Life
Overview
The Family Medicine Residency at the Detroit Medical Center-Sinai Grace Hospital/Michigan State University-College of Osteopathic Medicine (DMC-SGH/MSU-COM) is a well-rounded program that provides a solid foundation for family medicine residency training.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
3
Housing
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Alumni
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
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