Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Neurology Residency is a four-year categorical program that offers a balance of outpatient and inpatient experiences, preparing residents for fellowships or general neurology practice through a comprehensive educational plan emphasizing patient care in a supportive environment.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Neurology Residency program accepts International Medical Graduates (IMGs) as applicants, as expressed through holistic review and no specific USMLE score requirements. ECFMG Certification is a necessary requirement for IMGs.
Categorical Positions
4
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program is a four-year categorical residency.
Program Website
Address
100 Michigan St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Program Director
Shan E. Abbas, MD, FAES
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, there are 4 PGY-1 MD residents and 4 PGY-1 DO residents in the program, with a total of 8 first-year residents, 3 of whom are International Medical Graduates.
PGY-1 MD
4
PGY-1 DO
4
PGY-1 IMG
3
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Our neurology residency is a four-year (categorical) program with a balanced mix of outpatient and inpatient neurological experiences. The overall goal of our program is to prepare individuals to be competent and compassionate clinical neurologists. This is accomplished through an educational plan designed to provide increasing responsibility in patient care over the four years of training so that residents reach a level of competence in the independent care of patients with neurological disease by the end of their training.
Application
Applications accepted only through ERAS. Applicants must have graduated medical school within the last three years, possess recent clinical experience in the US, and submit three letters of recommendation. International graduates must meet ECFMG certification requirements and have US work authorization or be eligible for J-1 status.
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Fellowship
This residency program offers diverse fellowship opportunities, allowing residents to pursue clinical and research interests in various subspecialties like epilepsy, neurocritical care, and more, facilitated by a supportive and engaging faculty environment.
Resident Life
Overview
The Spectrum Health Neurology Residency program offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient experiences, preparing them well to go on to fellowship opportunities or general neurology practice.
On Call Schedule
A night-float resident at Butterworth covers five nights a week, with the remaining two nights covered by weekend float residents. Night-float assignments are never longer than two weeks at a time and there is no '24-hour' call at any time in the program.
# of Years of Program
4
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Alumni
The residency program alumni often follow diverse paths, including fellowship training and various practice settings across the country. Many alumni publish their research and participate in national and international conferences.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive benefits package, educational monies for ongoing education, and stipends for presentations and publications.
PGY-1 Salary
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