Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The UMHSparrow/MSU Family Medicine Residency Program is an innovative and exciting office-based residency located near Michigan's state capital. Providing top-tier training for 30 residents, the program merges clinical perspectives from a major community teaching hospital and academic resources from Michigan State University's Department of Family Medicine. Residents are involved in improving health in Mid-Michigan and have opportunities for ambulatory training, procedures, and following an OB track if interested. The program offers a blend of traditional curriculum structure with longitudinal training themes, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to Family Medicine.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program does not explicitly mention IMG acceptance or eligibility for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). However, it has a history of training both allopathic and osteopathic physicians, indicating a potentially inclusive environment for various graduates. The program accepts osteopathic recognition from the ACGME, which may suggest openness to diverse educational backgrounds. No specific information regarding visa sponsorship or the current IMG resident count is provided in the text.
Categorical Positions
30
Categorical Positions (detail)
30 residents per year; details on prelim residents or other categorizations not specified
Program Website
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Michigan State University, Department of Family Medicine, Lansing, MI
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently trains 30 residents in total. Specific breakdowns of first-year residents by MD/DO status or IMG representation were not provided or found in the available text.
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes a focus on procedures, point of care ultrasound, complex behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment, with an option for residents interested in an OB track.
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# of Locations
Residents will work at two clinic locations: one in Lansing and one in Mason.
Fellowship
The program sponsors the Sparrow/MSU Sports Medicine Fellowship, indicating a focus on further training and specialization opportunities for residents post-graduation. It provides a strong foundation in Family Medicine and encourages residents to pursue specific interests, including maternity care, with options available through an OB track.
Resident Life
Overview
The UMHSparrow/MSU Family Medicine Residency Program is unique for its combination of resources from a major community teaching hospital and the academic strength of Michigan State University's Department of Family Medicine, offering a blend of traditional and longitudinal training themes.
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# of Years of Program
The length of the program is typically three years, emphasizing both innovative and traditional training.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Cutting edge training in Family Medicine, respected program, desirable location for training and future practice.
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