Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program
Internal medicine - Detroit, MI | ACGME Code: 1402500923 | NRMP Code: 1920140C0
Authority Health GME Consortium Program offers residency positions in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry. The program aims to train primary care residents in medically underserved and high physician shortage areas. Residents have the opportunity to work in Federally Qualified Health Centers and various community health settings in urban Detroit, suburban Wayne County, and rural Monroe County. The GME Consortium has positions approved in four specialties: internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, and psychiatry. Residents will experience diverse clinical training settings that include community health centers, hospitals, and community mental health agencies, gaining exposure to the social determinants of health. The program offers a two-year Certificate in Population Health and Health Equity program in partnership with the University of Michigan School of Public Health, focusing on population health perspectives.
The Authority Health GME Consortium program supports visa sponsorship for IMGs. Graduates of the program have a diverse range of opportunities. The program prepares residents to enter primary care practice-based or hospital-based environments with a comprehensive clinical training experience.
Key features of the Internal Medicine Residency Program include ambulatory care focus and diverse clinical services offered in affiliation with various health centers. The program emphasizes community service and community presence. The faculty includes experienced medical professionals dedicated to training the next generation of clinicians.
If interested in joining the program, applicants can apply through ERAS. The program does not have specific requirements related to previous examinations or years since graduation.
For more information or to explore specific residency programs, please visit Authority Health's website.
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Detroit city, Michigan
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