Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Internal Medicine Residency is a three-year program that accepts 15 positions annually. Located at a flagship hospital with rich educational resources, it offers a diverse training environment. The hospital is known for excellence in trauma care, cardiovascular services, and several advanced specializations. The program emphasizes education, mentorship, and offers strong support for resident well-being and community involvement.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Internal Medicine Residency program accepts applications from International Medical Graduates (IMGs). It mentions that all applicants must possess U.S. work authorization or be eligible for J-1 status, and international medical applicants must be ECFMG certified.
Categorical Positions
15
Categorical Positions (detail)
15 positions per year
Program Website
Address
100 Michigan St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Program Director
TaLawnda L. Bragg, MD, FACP
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, there are 15 PGY-1 residents in the program, including a diverse mix of graduates from various U.S. and international medical institutions. The cohort includes 4 MDs and 4 DOs, with 5 of the PGY-1 residents being International Medical Graduates, showcasing the program's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
PGY-1 MD
4
PGY-1 DO
4
PGY-1 IMG
5
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Didactics offered include Noon reports, grand rounds, core curriculum lectures, journal clubs, and skills labs focused on outpatient care and procedure training.
Application
Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service. Each applicant must provide three letters of recommendation, passing scores on the first attempt of USMLE or COMLEX, results for Step 2 or COMLEX 2 for MD applicants, and possess a U.S. work authorization or be eligible for J-1 status. International medical applicants must be ECFMG certified.
# of Locations
Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital and additional clinics.
Fellowship
The program supports resident research and allows residents to develop a research project during their training. Many alumni have gone on to subspecialty fellowship training in various fields, indicating a supportive environment for career development and opportunities in fellowship training.
Resident Life
Overview
The Spectrum Health/Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Internal Medicine Residency program is a three-year program accepting 15 positions per year, providing a rich educational experience with a culturally diverse population.
On Call Schedule
Noon report (three per week) – Conducted by chief resident and key faculty members; Formal resident patient handoffs (twice a day); Teaching rounds (daily); Grand Rounds (weekly); Morbidity and mortality (one per block)
# of Years of Program
3 years
Housing
There is no specific housing information mentioned in the document.
Alumni
Many alumni have moved on to subspecialty fellowship training. A detailed document is available to see where they've gone.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including educational monies to support ongoing education.
PGY-1 Salary
Review the “Application Requirements” tab on the program page to learn more about the application process
Vacation
There is no vacation policy information mentioned in the document.