Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Corewell Health - Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Family Medicine Residency is a three-year ACGME accredited program accepting six residents per year. Residents train in both urban and rural settings at multiple Corewell Health locations, including Butterworth Hospital and Greenville Hospital, providing a well-rounded experience in family medicine. The program focuses on comprehensive patient-centered care, community needs, and resident well-being.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program accepts International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and requires a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certification for ranking by February 1. Additionally, applicants must have all their medical school education from and graduated from a medical school recognized or approved by the Medical Board of California, and their medical school's name must match the name on the board's list of recognized medical schools.
Categorical Positions
6
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program has six categorical positions available each year. The total of residents in the program is 18.
Program Website
Address
100 Michigan St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Program Director
Robin O’Meara, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, there are 4 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled in the program, of which 2 are International Medical Graduates. The program promotes diversity and inclusion, catering to a racially diverse patient population and offering gender-affirming care.
PGY-1 MD
4
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
2
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes rotations in major departments such as Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Obstetrics, and various outpatient specialties over three years, allowing residents to obtain a broad range of experiences in different medical settings.
Application
The residency application requires participation in the National Resident Matching Program with the program code 2077120C1. All applications should be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Candidates must possess U.S. work authorization or eligibility for J-1 status. Recent graduates must have graduated within three years or have clinical activity in medicine. Candidates should apply by February 1, and scores for USMLE/COMLEX must also be submitted by this date. IMGs must have ECFMG certification for rank by February 1. Candidates should aim to pass requisite exams on the first attempt to be ranked.
# of Locations
Residents rotate between two main Corewell Health locations and two outpatient continuity clinics, with one located in a major urban area and the other in a rural health center.
Fellowship
Graduates have pursued diverse careers in family medicine, including primary care, hospitalist medicine, full spectrum family medicine with obstetric care, academic medicine, urgent care, and subspecialty fellowships. The program provides educational resources and has a Culinary Medicine Curriculum that allows residents to explore medical aspects of various disease processes while cooking together.
Resident Life
Overview
The family medicine residency program at Spectrum Health is a three-year program with six positions available each year, providing unique training in both urban and rural settings.
On Call Schedule
The specifics of the on-call schedule are not detailed in the text, but residents have clinical responsibilities at urban and rural settings, suggesting an approach to varied clinical experience during on-calls.
# of Years of Program
The program is designed for three years (PGY-1, PGY-2, PGY-3), allowing residents to gain extensive training and experience in a collaborative environment.
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Alumni
Alumni from the Spectrum Health Family Medicine Residency have pursued various career paths, including full spectrum family medicine, academic medicine, hospitalist positions, urgent care, and subspecialty fellowships. They practice in diverse locations and have received fellowship placements across the country.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Corewell Health offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including educational support for ongoing education.
PGY-1 Salary
PGY-1 residents at Spectrum Health receive an annual salary of $59,646.
Vacation
First-year residents (PGY-1) are allocated 15 vacation days per year. Unused vacation days cannot be carried over to the next year. Residents must follow the established protocols for requesting time off.