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Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine (Kalamazoo) Program

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Family Medicine

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Family Medicine Residency Program in Kalamazoo is dedicated to preparing Family Medicine residents for providing compassionate, evidence-based care. The program emphasizes diversity and offers a range of community-based clinical experiences, striving to advance health equity and train capable, culturally competent physicians. Led by an experienced team, residents engage in comprehensive training that includes inpatient and outpatient care in a variety of specialty services, including pregnancy care, medically managed weight loss, and more. The program is aimed at producing leaders in Family Medicine who can thrive in diverse environments.

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Program Details

Specialty

Family Medicine

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

IMG Friendly (detail)

The Family Medicine Residency Program in Kalamazoo appears to be IMG-friendly as it aims to recruit high-quality residents dedicated to the practice of Family Medicine. However, specific details regarding the acceptance rate or explicit eligibility criteria for International Medical Graduates are not mentioned in the text. It is advisable to check on their website or contact them directly for more detailed information regarding the acceptance of IMG applicants or ECFMG certification requirements.

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Program Website

Address

300 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Program Director

Kristi VanDerKolk, MD

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Current Residents

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Curriculum & Education

Overview

The program trains residents to pass the American Board of Family Medicine Certification Examination and be competent in evidence-based Family Medicine practices.

Application

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# of Locations

Two locations: WMed Health's Crosstown Parkway campus and Bronson Methodist Hospital.

Fellowship

The program prepares Family Medicine Residents for the American Board of Family Medicine Certification Examination and aims to train residents who are competent in evidence-based practice across the full spectrum of Family Medicine. However, specific fellowship opportunities or post-residency career paths were not detailed in the provided text. Further inquiries would need to be directed to the program for more information.

Resident Life

Overview

The Family Medicine Residency Program in Kalamazoo aims to advance health equity and prepare residents to provide compassionate, evidence-based care.

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# of Years of Program

The program typically spans three years.

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