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Detroit Wayne County Health Authority

Detroit, Michigan

Pediatrics

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Authority Health Pediatric Residency Program is a three-year postgraduate training program, primarily based in metropolitan Detroit, that aims to address the healthcare needs of urban communities. The program integrates comprehensive pediatric training with a focus on critical care and subspecialty experiences at the Detroit Medical Center and its associated clinics. It prioritizes hands-on patient care, especially in underserved areas, providing a well-rounded clinical experience along with academic training through a partnership with Michigan Public Health.

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Program Details

Specialty

Pediatrics

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

Yes

IMG Friendly (detail)

The Authority Health Pediatrics Residency Program appears to be IMG-friendly, as it offers a diverse training experience focused on urban communities, hinting at its openness to various backgrounds. There is no explicit mention of specific IMG policies, but given the program's integration with Federally Qualified Health Centers, it suggests an inclusive approach to residency applicants. Further checks regarding ECFMG certification acceptance or visa sponsorship details are needed.

Categorical Positions

14

Categorical Positions (detail)

The pediatrics residency program offers categorical positions, although the exact number of residents per year is not stated.

Program Website

Address

3031 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202

Program Director

Chaya Pitman-Hunt, DO, FAAP

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Current Residents

Overview

The current resident roster for the Pediatrics Residency Program includes 5 PGY-1 MD residents, with at least 1 resident identified as an International Medical Graduate. The exact number of PGY-1 DO residents remains unknown. The program emphasizes diverse backgrounds and integrates care across various community health centers, reinforcing its commitment to serving medically underserved populations.

PGY-1 MD

5

PGY-1 DO

PGY-1 IMG

1

Curriculum & Education

Overview

The residency program includes core pediatric inpatient rotations, continuity clinic patients in Federally Qualified Health Centers, a two-year Population Health and Equity Certification program, and opportunities for elective rotations across various pediatric subspecialties.

Application

Residency application deadlines and specific requirements can generally be found in sections labeled 'How to Apply' or 'Application Process'. Make sure to check for necessary materials and any relevant interview dates before submitting your application. Specific dates were not extracted but would typically follow the typical residency application cycle established by AAMC or NRMP, usually around September for the upcoming academic year.

# of Locations

The residents work at multiple locations including Detroit Medical Center and various Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Detroit area.

Fellowship

Upon completion of the residency program, graduates are eligible to pursue various fellowship opportunities. Recent graduates have shown interest in specialized fields, exemplified by one resident planning to apply for an allergy and immunology fellowship. This indicates a pathway to subspecialty training after residency, although specific fellowships affiliated with the program or recent fellows' paths weren't detailed in the provided text.

Resident Life

Overview

The Authority Health Pediatrics Residency Program is uniquely positioned to provide the full range of training in pediatrics with an emphasis on urban communities that are medically underserved in the state of Michigan. Seventy percent of the Authority Health pediatric resident rotations are done at Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Children’s Hospital of Michigan.

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

3 years

Housing

Alumni

The alumni of the Pediatrics Residency Program at Authority Health have pursued various paths post-graduation. Many have entered subspecialty fellowships in areas such as allergy and immunology, and some have taken positions in academic medicine or private practice. Geographic distribution includes locations across Michigan and nationally, although specific institutions or regions were not detailed in the provided text.

Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

The residency program offers a broad training curriculum, including rotations in various settings, a two-year Population Health and Equity Certification, and prepares graduates for board certification by the American Board of Pediatrics.

PGY-1 Salary

Vacation

The residency program allocates a one-week vacation for each year of residency, with specifics on carrying over unused days not provided. Additionally, residents may have certain selectivity in vacation scheduling.

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