Corewell Health East (Royal Oak and Taylor) Program

The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program at Corewell Health East, based in Royal Oak, MI, provides a comprehensive training experience spread over five years. Residents rotate between a large, academic center at William Beaumont University Hospital, Royal Oak campus, and a community hospital at Beaumont Hospital, Taylor. Residents spend 4.5 years at Beaumont Royal Oak and 6 months at Beaumont Taylor, where they are exposed to a rich variety of practice settings and cases.

The program emphasizes exposure to different surgical experiences, including opportunities to operate with various attendings at different locations. Residents can also participate in private clinics and ambulatory surgical centers to broaden their practice settings and case diversity.

Additionally, the program offers post-residency fellowship programs in Spine, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction, and Orthopaedic Adult Shoulder and Elbow Reconstruction Surgery.

The program is known for its strong emphasis on continuing medical education, offering a comprehensive range of educational opportunities for the healthcare team to enhance competencies and improve patient outcomes.

Residents and fellows benefit from a faculty team with diverse expertise across various orthopaedic subspecialties. The curriculum includes a robust mix of clinical experience, didactics, journal clubs, arthroscopy wet lab sessions, anatomy weeks, and more to provide a well-rounded training experience.

The program particularly highlights strong academic support with involvement in research projects, access to the Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, and opportunities for national conference presentations and manuscript publications.

The program director, Dr. Drew D. Moore, emphasizes the high clinical volume, exposure to complex cases, collegial working relationships, and diverse clinical environments that set this program apart. The program prides itself on providing a supportive and collaborative environment for residents, attendings, and staff.

The application process for the residency program involves submitting materials through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) and includes requirements such as a personal statement, letters of recommendation, USMLE scores, and more. The program offers six first-year positions through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

Overall, the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program at Corewell Health East offers a well-rounded training experience with a focus on clinical excellence, academic growth, and professional development. Residents have ample opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge in a supportive and enriching environment.