Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Corewell Health is in collaboration with Michigan State University and emphasizes the development of surgical skills through high-volume case exposure across various orthopaedic specialties. Residents partake in hands-on experiences early in their training and progressively gain autonomy. The program is anchored in mentorship with fellowship-trained surgeons, ensuring comprehensive education in surgical practices and compassionate patient care.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The information does not explicitly mention an IMG-friendliness policy, but it is essential to check for ECFMG certification acceptance and current resident statistics to infer IMG representation.
Categorical Positions
5
Categorical Positions (detail)
Five residents per year.
Program Website
Address
100 Michigan St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Program Director
Karl C. Roberts, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program trains 5 PGY-1 residents per year in Orthopaedic Surgery with a strong emphasis on hands-on surgical training and mentorship from experienced faculty members.
PGY-1 MD
4
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents receive training in hospital, clinic, outpatient and office settings. The PGY1 rotations are offered as four-week blocks, while the PGY2-PGY5 rotations consist of five 10-week blocks. This allows the resident to get an in-depth approach to different subspecialties. The length of the rotations allows both residents and attendings to become comfortable with learning and teaching styles as well as give residents the opportunity to have increased surgical participation and autonomy.
Application
All applications must come through the Electronic Residency Application Service. The deadline for all applications is October 1, 2024. Interviews will be offered on the AOA-CORD Universal Offer Day.
# of Locations
four Grand Rapids hospitals, including Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital, Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, and Mercy Health Saint Mary's Hospital.
Fellowship
Graduates from the program are expected to be competitive for fellowships if they desire subspecialty training, with emphasis given to surgical proficiency coupled with a strong clinical knowledge base. The program prioritizes the development of surgical skills and graduate autonomy in surgical practice.
Resident Life
Overview
The orthopaedic surgery residency at Spectrum Health, in partnership with Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, focuses on the purposeful development of surgical skills. Residents have access to a high volume of cases across all specialties.
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# of Years of Program
five years
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Alumni
Graduates of the program are expected to be competent in the care of primary orthopaedic problems, and technically proficient at surgery, with many pursuing fellowship training in various subspecialties. Historically, this residency has produced competitive candidates that have gone on to receive fellowship training in a variety of subspecialties.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Corewell Health provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including educational support.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
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