Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Spectrum Health/Michigan State University Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency offers a comprehensive four-year program focused on high-quality training in obstetrics and gynecology. Residents benefit from extensive exposure to various clinical settings, including two major hospital systems. The program emphasizes surgical experience, problem-based learning, and clinical research, preparing residents for independent practice or further fellowship training. Strong teaching faculty support residents' education through structured didactics, mentoring, and hands-on experience across multiple subspecialties.
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Program Details
Specialty
OB/GYN
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program accepts international medical graduates, provided they have the ECFMG certification and U.S. work authorization or J-1 status. This indicates a certain level of IMG-friendliness. Additionally, residents gain extensive training in various specializations such as maternal-fetal medicine and gynecologic oncology, which may further attract IMG applicants.
Categorical Positions
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Program Website
Address
100 Michigan St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Program Director
Raisa Platte, MD, PhD
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency currently has a total of 10 PGY-1 residents, with a mix of U.S. and international graduates.
PGY-1 MD
8
PGY-1 DO
2
PGY-1 IMG
2
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Includes training in maternal fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology, urogynecology, and gynecologic oncology with a strong emphasis on operative laparoscopy and advanced surgical skills.
Application
Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service only. Deadline for application is October 1. International medical graduates need to provide the certificate of Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates. We require three letters of recommendation plus a dean’s letter and all applicants must possess U.S. work authorization or be eligible for J-1 status.
# of Locations
Two hospitals: Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital and Trinity Health Saint Mary’s Hospital.
Fellowship
Graduates from this program have pursued various fellowship opportunities, including maternal-fetal medicine.
Resident Life
Overview
The Spectrum Health/Michigan State University Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency provides in-depth training in maternal fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology, urogynecology and gynecologic oncology, and a unique hybrid program.
On Call Schedule
You will have week day call at both hospitals, which includes a night float person(s) who covers labor and delivery, postpartum, gynecology, and emergency.
# of Years of Program
4 years, consisting of rotations in obstetrics, gynecology, maternal fetal medicine, urogynecology, gynecologic oncology, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
Housing
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Alumni
The program does not explicitly detail the outcomes or paths of alumni within the provided text. Information suggests graduates feel well-prepared for either independent practice or fellowship.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Spectrum Health provides a comprehensive and very competitive benefits package for our residents, staff and their families. In addition, the program provides educational monies to support ongoing education.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
Residents have weekday call at both hospitals which includes a night float person(s) covering labor, delivery, postpartum, gynecology, and emergency. Detailed vacation policies were not mentioned in the extracted text.