Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Emergency Medicine Residency program at McLaren Oakland provides a comprehensive training environment, focusing on academic and community-based emergency medicine. This ACGME-accredited program offers unique clinical exposure through a variety of rotations and electives, ensuring residents gain hands-on experience in trauma, pediatric emergency care, and critical care. The program emphasizes a supportive and diverse learning atmosphere, aimed at shaping competent and compassionate emergency medicine physicians.
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Program Details
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program accepts graduates from international medical schools, particularly those with ECFMG certification. Specific details regarding IMG acceptance rates or current IMG residents were not explicitly stated in the text.
Categorical Positions
12
Categorical Positions (detail)
Not stated; however, there is mention of PGY-1, PGY-2, and PGY-3 residents, indicating that the program has categorical positions for at least 3 years.
Program Website
Address
50 N. Perry Street, Pontiac, MI 48342
Program Director
David Minter, DO, FACOI, FACOEP
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Current Residents
Overview
The current PGY-1 resident cohort for the 2024-2027 academic years includes 5 MD residents, with backgrounds from various medical schools, including both U.S. and international institutions, indicating a supportive environment for diverse educational experiences.
PGY-1 MD
5
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
3
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Over the 3-year program, residents rotate through various specialties including adult critical care, trauma, pediatric critical care, and more, with additional elective opportunities. Didactics occur weekly with a focus on evidence-based medicine and resident teaching responsibilities.
Application
Applicants must submit applications through the Electronic Resident Application Service (ERAS). Eligibility includes recent medical school graduates from accredited US/Canadian medical schools or qualified international medical schools with necessary certifications. Required documents include application forms, reference letters, transcripts, board scores, CV, and personal statement. Virtual interviews begin in October and applicants should be familiar with position benefits and conditions. All residents must hold an appropriate training license during training.
# of Locations
The program is based at McLaren Oakland in Pontiac, Michigan, with opportunities for elective rotations at approved off-site locations.
Fellowship
The residency program offers various rotations and electives, focusing on areas such as adult critical care, pediatric emergency medicine, and trauma surgery. However, explicit fellowship opportunities after graduation were not detailed in the text.
Resident Life
Overview
The McLaren Oakland Emergency Medicine Residency is a well-established ACGME-accredited program focusing on academic and scholarly training in community-based emergency medicine, located in downtown Pontiac, Michigan. This residency provides extensive clinical experience through a high patient volume and acuity, along with various educational resources.
On Call Schedule
Weekly didactics held every Wednesday morning from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM, dedicated to resident learning. During this time, additional attendings are assigned to cover the emergency department on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings.
# of Years of Program
3
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Alumni
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Residents rotate through various specialties including adult critical care, trauma, pediatric critical care, pediatric emergency medicine, toxicology, EMS, orthopedic surgery, ob-gyn, ultrasound, and cardiology.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
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