Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at McLaren Greater Lansing is designed to provide residents with comprehensive training in both surgical and non-surgical aspects of orthopedics. With a strong emphasis on hands-on experience and direct faculty interaction, residents will have opportunities to learn through a variety of rotations and didactic sessions. The program is affiliated with reputable institutions including Michigan State University and The Cleveland Clinic. Residents also participate in comprehensive wellness programs aimed at supporting their overall health and professional development.
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The McLaren Greater Lansing Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program is IMG-friendly, as it accepts US citizens and individuals holding valid green cards. It does not accept visa candidates, indicating a straightforward route for US graduates and IMGs with permanent residency status.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
4 positions funded for each year.
Program Website
Address
2900 Collins Road, Lansing, MI 48910
Program Director
Meredith Heisey, DO
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster includes a diverse group of PGY-5, PGY-4, PGY-3, PGY-2, and PGY-1 residents, with a total of 4 PGY-1 residents currently enrolled. The residents come from various respected medical schools and have a range of backgrounds and interests in orthopaedics, contributing to a vibrant learning environment.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program at MGL shall include training in ambulatory and surgical orthopedics and all other non-operative means of diagnosis and treatment through didactic and clinical experience. Emphasis will be placed on the application of osteopathic philosophy, principles and practice appropriate to the specialty of orthopedics. First year residents will be exposed to multiple medical subspecialties but will have a concentrated area of six-months in general orthopedic surgery rotations. While on the orthopedic surgery rotation, the resident will be assisting and performing orthopedic surgery with the attending physician and will be involved in floor management as well as consultations on the hospital floors. Additionally, a designated resident will be covering Emergency Department consultations as well.
Application
All candidates must apply through Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program will not accept candidates outside of the match process. Minimum requirements include a US Citizen or valid green card, passing scores on USMLE/COMLEX, and completion of medical school within 4 years. Required documents include the ERAS application, Dean's Letter, CV, 3 Letters of Recommendation, and official COMLEX/USMLE scores. Interviews will be virtual and will occur in January 2021.
# of Locations
Residents will work at McLaren Orthopedic Hospital, Sparrow Hospital, Hayes Green Beach Hospital, the Cleveland Clinic, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
Fellowship
The residency program at McLaren Greater Lansing offers residency training in various orthopedic subspecialties and has a fellowship matching process for residents. Recent graduates have pursued fellowships in areas such as Foot and Ankle Surgery at Emory University, Sports Medicine Fellowship at Detroit Medical Center, and Adult Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at Florida Orthopaedic Institute, among others.
Resident Life
Overview
The residency program at MGL offers residents a unique opportunity to learn orthopedics in the operating room, patient clinics, hospital rounds, and in formal and informal conferences. Ongoing and continuing medical education is assured and accomplished by at least eight (8) hours of teaching conferences each week, attended by faculty, trainees, and students. The orthopedic resident has daily and continuous contact with the faculty in the clinics, operating room, rounds, teaching conferences, and individual rotation conferences. The program is affiliated with Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Sparrow Hospital, Hayes Green Beach Hospital, The Cleveland Clinic, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. The assigned rotations include McLaren Orthopedic Hospital; Sparrow Hospital; Hayes Green Beach Hospital; Orthopedic Oncology at The Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH); and Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital (Cincinnati, Ohio). Residents are provided with up to four (4) weeks for “fellowship interviewing” rotations during their fourth year of training.
On Call Schedule
The program includes various structured conferences including Grand Rounds and Morning Report, held regularly to enhance the learning experience.
# of Years of Program
The residency program is typically completed over five years.
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Alumni
Recent graduates have pursued fellowship programs in various specialties. For example, graduates from 2024 pursued fellowships in Foot and Ankle Surgery, Sports Medicine and other areas. Alumni have noted private practice and various surgical fellowships as common paths post-graduation.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Residents are provided with up to four weeks for 'fellowship interviewing' rotations during their fourth year.
PGY-1 Salary
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