Corewell Health (Trenton) Program

The Internal Medicine Residency at Corewell Health Trenton Hospital is an ACGME accredited program, extending over three years and leading to eligibility for certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). This program is meticulously designed to offer a comprehensive educational experience, preparing trainees to excel in contemporary internal medicine practices within urban and suburban community clinics and hospitals.

The majority of the residency rotations occur at Corewell Health Trenton Hospital; however, residents also benefit from exposure to subspecialty rotations located at Corewell Health facilities in Dearborn and Farmington Hills, thereby guaranteeing a diverse volume and pathology experience. The program is committed to developing compassionate, skillful, and ethical physicians in both the art and science of medicine.

Curriculum Overview

The educational foundation of the Internal Medicine Residency integrates the ACGME core competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-based Learning and Improvement, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Systems-based Practice, and Professionalism. Throughout the residency, graduate residents are expected to demonstrate proficiency in these areas, preparing them to provide exceptional care while embodying compassion and respect for patients and colleagues alike.

The structured curriculum includes:

• Daily noon academic conferences
• Bimonthly Cardiology Lectures
• Monthly Journal Club, Grand Rounds, and Morbidity & Mortality conferences
• Monthly didactic programs through the Michigan State University State-wide Campus System
• Access to Johns Hopkins PEAC ambulatory outpatient modules and Scientific American’s IM Weekly Curriculum

Moreover, residents participate in a combination of rotations over three years:

Year 1 Rotations

• General Internal Medicine: 4 months
• Block Nights: 1 month
• Critical Care: 2 months
• Cardiology: 1 month
• Pulmonary: 1 month
• Primary Care Ambulatory: 1 month
• Emergency Medicine: 1 month
• Geriatrics: 1 month

Year 2 Rotations

• General Internal Medicine: 4 months
• Critical Care: 2 months
• Neurology: 1 month
• Infectious Diseases: 1 month
• Gastroenterology: 1 month
• Endocrinology: 1 month
• Electives: 2 months

Year 3 Rotations

• General Internal Medicine: 4 months
• Critical Care: 2 months
• Oncology/Hematology: 1 month
• Rheumatology: 1 month
• Nephrology: 1 month
• Electives: 3 months

This structure supports residents in developing a keen interest in medicine, confidence in clinical skills, and a solid grounding in inpatient medical care.

Training Facilities and Support

Corewell Health Trenton Hospital is a 193-bed acute care facility providing extensive medical and surgical care to a diverse patient population. This context ensures that residents can manage a wide array of clinical scenarios, enhancing their learning experience.

The program also offers visa support, including sponsorship for J-1 and H-1B visa types, making it accessible for international medical graduates (IMGs). This aspect highlights the program’s commitment to diversity and inclusion within its residency cohort.

Competitiveness and Application Requirements

The Internal Medicine Residency at Corewell Health Trenton is known to be highly competitive, accepting five residents per year through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). The program welcomes diverse applicants, including those from DO and IMG backgrounds.

Special application requirements may include criteria regarding the year of graduation and a limit on the number of failed Step exams. Specific details should be reviewed during the application process to understand eligibility fully.