Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program

This Plastic Surgery Integrated Residency program at Corewell Health in partnership with Michigan State University offers a rigorous academic environment with a rich history of training successful plastic surgeons for over 100 years. The six-year training emphasizes early operative experiences and a robust didactic curriculum covering various subspecialties within plastic surgery, including hand surgery, microsurgery, trauma, burns, and pediatric plastic surgery.

Residents at this program benefit from a unique "priva-demic" model, combining aspects of academic and private practice training. Faculty are dedicated to teaching and innovation, with renowned experts leading in breast surgery, distraction osteogenesis for craniofacial deformities, and innovative techniques in cleft palate repair.

With a diverse group of residents coming from different backgrounds and medical schools across the United States, the program focuses on academic excellence, professionalism, and team-oriented learning. Residents can expect a high volume of surgical cases, extensive didactic curriculum, and opportunities for research with a 100% board pass rate among graduates.

Noteworthy components of the training include a resident-run academic trauma and cosmetic service providing hands-on training in running a practice, microsurgical skills labs, and opportunities for residents to present original research at various levels. The program structure encompasses a well-rounded curriculum covering a wide range of plastic surgery subspecialties and provides residents with a supportive and collaborative learning environment.

Residents who are inquisitive, motivated, and seeking exceptional plastic surgery training with a focus on early operative experiences in both academic and community settings may find this program to be a prominent fit for their career development.