Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program

The Henry Ford Hospital Emergency Medicine Residency Program in Detroit, MI, offers a comprehensive training experience that combines clinical excellence, diverse educational opportunities, and structured mentorship. Since its inception in 1976, the program prepares residents to become outstanding clinicians capable of providing care for anyone, anywhere, anytime. Residents benefit from a unique clinical environment that integrates community, urban, and academic settings, facilitated by the hospital's role as an urban safety-net hospital, a level-one trauma center, and a quaternary care referral center.

The program is specifically designed to address significant health inequities and aims to enrich residents' understanding and passion for improving health equity. The curriculum includes a strong foundation in emergency medicine alongside opportunities to explore specific areas of interest through ample elective time and tracks in medical education, research, administration, and community emergency medicine. Over 40% of its graduates pursued fellowships in the past five years, illustrating the program's commitment to producing future leaders in emergency medicine.

Residents can also participate in various ACGME-approved residency programs, including a 3-year Emergency Medicine program, a 5-year Combined Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine program, and a 6-year Combined Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Critical Care program. The diversity of the resident body is emphasized, with a mission to train clinicians adept in culturally sensitive care for a diverse patient population.

The application process does not specify a minimum score requirement for USMLE Step 1 and 2, indicating a holistic review of applications. The program participates in Preference Signaling and sends out interview invitations based on the EM Unified County Program Invite Date recommendations. Interviews are conducted from November to January. The program is able to sponsor J1 visas for international medical graduates.

In terms of resident wellness and support, the program highlights a robust support system including wellness programs, feedback, and evaluation systems, as well as a variety of resident benefits. These benefits include a food stipend, secure parking, support for conference presentations, and moonlighting opportunities, showcasing the program's commitment to fostering a supportive and enriching learning environment.

For those with research interests, the department encourages scholarly activity and offers resources to support resident research projects. The emphasis on diversity and inclusion is evident through their scholarship program for underrepresented medical students interested in emergency medicine.

The Henry Ford Hospital Emergency Medicine Residency Program offers a well-rounded training environment that prioritizes clinical excellence, resident wellness, diversity, and research opportunities.