Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Program

Jackson, MI

Specialty:Emergency medicine

ACGME Code:1102500198

NRMP Code:1741110C0

Status:Continued Accreditation

Overview

The Henry Ford Health Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital is transitioning to a three-year format in July 2024, accredited by the American Council for Graduate Medical Education. This program includes 30 residents, comprising 10 residents per year, and is supported by 12 core faculty members. It is located in Jackson, Michigan, a community that offers extensive clinical exposure.

Henry Ford Jackson Hospital operates as a Level II trauma center, equipped with 420 inpatient beds and receiving around 20,000 inpatients annually. The emergency department features 60 private treatment rooms and caters to approximately 80,000 visits per year. An Independent Emergency Physicians group staffs the emergency room, which enhances the training environment by providing exposure to a variety of case types and emergency situations.

The curriculum encompasses four optional tracks: ultrasound, sports medicine, emergency medical services, and wilderness medicine, allowing residents to specialize and pursue their interests without the obligation to select a track. Furthermore, the hospital’s location provides a large catchment area, thus facilitating a diverse patient population.

The training at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital is designed to develop well-rounded emergency physicians. Residents learn to function effectively with minimal resources as well as under more advanced capabilities present at larger facilities. The program includes a significant emphasis on administrative and business aspects of emergency medicine, alongside clinical practices.

Didactic Education and Training

The residency incorporates a structured didactic program that features weekly protected education time. Every Wednesday morning, conferences occur, which include oral board case studies, EKG and radiology reviews, presentations, and lectures from both core faculty and guest speakers. Residents are assigned to small groups during the oral boards, enhancing their ability to develop clinical reasoning skills.

The program also benefits from the Statewide Campus System, collaborating with 26 hospitals in Michigan to enrich the educational experience with various topics and hands-on skill labs. Furthermore, residents are required to engage in at least one Quality Improvement (QI) or Scientific Research Project as part of their scholarly activity involvement.

Clinical Rotations

The curriculum is structured across three years, with each year comprised of various rotations:

PGY-1: 9 blocks of Emergency Medicine, 1 block each in Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine Ultrasound/EMS, Labor & Delivery, and Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
PGY-2: 9 blocks of Emergency Medicine, along with 1 block each in Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, Pediatric Emergency Medicine (out rotation), and Trauma (out rotation).
PGY-3: 9 blocks of Emergency Medicine, 1 block each in Emergency Medicine Ultrasound, Medical ICU, Pediatric ICU, and an elective.

This structured approach allows residents to gain diverse clinical experience while building their competencies.

Application Requirements

Individuals interested in applying to the Emergency Medicine Residency should have registered with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). The selection criteria include having completed the ACLS certification (offered free of charge to incoming residents), medical licensure requirements, and submission of a minimum of three letters of recommendation, with two being from board-certified emergency physicians. Graduates of international medical schools must also provide proof of educational credentials and visa status.

Visa Support and Competitiveness

The program supports J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship for international medical graduates, enhancing its accessibility to a broader range of applicants. The competitiveness of the program is notable as it welcomes DO and IMG candidates, indicating an inclusive selection process focused on diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Additional Benefits

Residents benefit from a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and a professional development allowance. The program allows for moonlighting opportunities for senior residents in good standing and provides free parking, a cafeteria stipend, and concierge services to enhance resident life during training.

Overall, the Henry Ford Health Emergency Medicine Residency Program focuses on fostering skilled emergency physicians through a balanced curriculum that integrates hands-on clinical experience with scholarly and didactic training.

Web sources

1. Emergency Medicine Residency | Henry Ford Jackson Hospital 2. Information for Applicants | Graduate Medical Education 3. Current Residents | Emergency Medicine Residency 4. Didactics | Emergency Medicine Residency 5. Meet the Faculty | Emergency Medicine Residency 6. Program Graduates | Emergency Medicine Residency 7. Medical Students Rotations | Emergency Medicine Residency 8. Program Curriculum | Emergency Medicine Residency

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Program data

ACGME History ^[3]

Accreditation Last updated: Jul 16, 2026

Initial accreditation3

Full accreditation0

Continued9

Warning0

Probationary Accreditation0

Withdrawal0

#	Academic Year	Status	Effective Date
01	2015 - 2016	Initial Accreditation	Apr 21, 2016
02	2016 - 2017	Initial Accreditation	Apr 21, 2016
03	2017 - 2018	Initial Accreditation	Apr 21, 2016
04	2018 - 2019	Continued	Sep 13, 2018
05	2019 - 2020	Continued	Jan 9, 2020
06	2020 - 2021	Continued	Jan 7, 2021
07	2021 - 2022	Continued	Jan 13, 2022
08	2022 - 2023	Continued	Jan 12, 2023
09	2023 - 2024	Continued	Feb 7, 2024
10	2024 - 2025	Continued	Apr 9, 2025

Program

Program Size

11, 9, 8, 8 (4 years)^[1]

Accreditation Status

Continued Accreditation

(Effective: January 14, 2026)

Composition ^[2]

MD · 26%

DO · 46%

U.S. IMG · 29%

Training

Fellowship Rate:9%^[2]

Faculty-to-Residents Ratio:0.3X^[1]

Residents Career Path ^[2]

Full-time Practice · 91%

Fellowship · 9%

Quality of Life

First Year Paid Sick Leave: --

First Year Paid Vacation: 20 days^[1]

First Year Salary: $66,691^[1]

First Year Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty: 12 hours ^[1]

First Year Average Weekly Hours: 51 hours^[1]

Admission

USMLE Step 2 Score: --

Visa Sponsorship:--^[2]

YOG Cutoff:1^[1]

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Incoming Schools

17%

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

11%

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

Indiana University School of Medicine

St. George's University School of Medicine

Incoming Schools % Tree Map

Rotation Duration by Site

Rotation Duration Chart Data

Benchmarks

Match & stats

2026 Residency Applicant & Interview Insights

No data available for USMLE STEP 2 CK Score

No 2026 Applicant & Interview Insights available for this program.

Note: The AIR (Applicant Interview Rate) is calculated as the percentage of applicants in each category who were offered interviews. A higher AIR suggests stronger alignment with program preferences, indicating a greater likelihood of the program favoring applicants in this category.

USMLE STEP 2 CK Score ^[2]

No data available for USMLE
STEP 2 CK Score

COMLEX Level 2 Score ^[2]

No data available for COMLEX
Level 2 Score

Match History ^[4]

Track ID: 1741110C0

2020

0 of 8

2021

8 of 8

2022

0 of 8

2023

3 of 8

2024

6 of 10

2025

10 of 10

2026

9 of 10

Filled Position

Unfilled Position

Roster

Location

Jackson, MI ^[5]

Population

160,366

Median income

$63,338Below

Education

24.2%On par

Employment

53.4%Above

Health

2.9%Above

Age

41On par

Above the national average
Below the national average
Similar to the national average

Housing — Rental prices ^[6]

Rental prices

Typical Observed Market Rent Index - ZORI Over Time

Date

Region - Jackson, MI

State - Michigan

United States

1/31/2015

N/A

$941

$1,193

2/28/2015

N/A

$937

$1,199

3/31/2015

N/A

$929

$1,206

4/30/2015

N/A

$931

$1,213

5/31/2015

N/A

$934

$1,228

6/30/2015

N/A

$953

$1,233

7/31/2015

N/A

$940

$1,235

8/31/2015

N/A

$939

$1,241

9/30/2015

N/A

$943

$1,245

10/31/2015

N/A

$948

$1,253

11/30/2015

N/A

$956

$1,259

12/31/2015

N/A

$961

$1,263

1/31/2016

N/A

$965

$1,275

2/29/2016

N/A

$964

$1,279

3/31/2016

N/A

$965

$1,282

4/30/2016

N/A

$984

$1,285

5/31/2016

N/A

$981

$1,291

6/30/2016

N/A

$986

$1,294

7/31/2016

N/A

$992

$1,295

8/31/2016

N/A

$999

$1,303

9/30/2016

N/A

$1,002

$1,307

10/31/2016

N/A

$1,002

$1,311

11/30/2016

N/A

$1,001

$1,312

12/31/2016

N/A

$1,005

$1,313

1/31/2017

N/A

$1,007

$1,317

2/28/2017

N/A

$1,017

$1,324

3/31/2017

N/A

$1,020

$1,335

4/30/2017

N/A

$1,028

$1,346

5/31/2017

N/A

$1,031

$1,353

6/30/2017

N/A

$1,036

$1,357

7/31/2017

N/A

$1,038

$1,359

8/31/2017

N/A

$1,041

$1,363

9/30/2017

N/A

$1,046

$1,406

10/31/2017

N/A

$1,051

$1,414

11/30/2017

N/A

$1,058

$1,413

12/31/2017

N/A

$1,064

$1,420

1/31/2018

N/A

$1,077

$1,422

2/28/2018

N/A

$1,080

$1,427

3/31/2018

N/A

$1,078

$1,429

4/30/2018

N/A

$1,080

$1,434

5/31/2018

N/A

$1,086

$1,438

6/30/2018

N/A

$1,089

$1,444

7/31/2018

N/A

$1,094

$1,449

8/31/2018

N/A

$1,097

$1,455

9/30/2018

N/A

$1,101

$1,461

10/31/2018

N/A

$1,102

$1,465

11/30/2018

N/A

$1,104

$1,473

12/31/2018

N/A

$1,105

$1,482

1/31/2019

N/A

$1,116

$1,492

2/28/2019

N/A

$1,123

$1,495

3/31/2019

N/A

$1,123

$1,503

4/30/2019

N/A

$1,132

$1,509

5/31/2019

N/A

$1,133

$1,514

6/30/2019

N/A

$1,137

$1,519

7/31/2019

N/A

$1,140

$1,526

8/31/2019

N/A

$1,144

$1,531

9/30/2019

N/A

$1,146

$1,534

10/31/2019

N/A

$1,151

$1,541

11/30/2019

N/A

$1,154

$1,545

12/31/2019

N/A

$1,159

$1,552

1/31/2020

N/A

$1,159

$1,560

2/29/2020

N/A

$1,161

$1,565

3/31/2020

N/A

$1,158

$1,565

4/30/2020

N/A

$1,167

$1,566

5/31/2020

N/A

$1,159

$1,563

6/30/2020

N/A

$1,162

$1,562

7/31/2020

N/A

$1,171

$1,571

8/31/2020

N/A

$1,183

$1,574

9/30/2020

N/A

$1,173

$1,586

10/31/2020

N/A

$1,177

$1,593

11/30/2020

N/A

$1,188

$1,602

12/31/2020

N/A

$1,201

$1,606

1/31/2021

N/A

$1,193

$1,613

2/28/2021

N/A

$1,190

$1,620

3/31/2021

N/A

$1,228

$1,629

4/30/2021

N/A

$1,257

$1,649

5/31/2021

N/A

$1,265

$1,663

6/30/2021

N/A

$1,254

$1,686

7/31/2021

N/A

$1,287

$1,707

8/31/2021

N/A

$1,291

$1,729

9/30/2021

N/A

$1,311

$1,752

10/31/2021

N/A

$1,284

$1,767

11/30/2021

N/A

$1,316

$1,777

12/31/2021

N/A

$1,330

$1,791

1/31/2022

N/A

$1,341

$1,800

2/28/2022

N/A

$1,320

$1,820

3/31/2022

N/A

$1,333

$1,829

4/30/2022

$915

$1,338

$1,841

5/31/2022

$926

$1,341

$1,852

6/30/2022

$917

$1,354

$1,861

7/31/2022

$907

$1,359

$1,868

8/31/2022

$924

$1,368

$1,872

9/30/2022

$936

$1,365

$1,875

10/31/2022

$957

$1,369

$1,873

11/30/2022

$960

$1,365

$1,875

12/31/2022

$971

$1,368

$1,874

1/31/2023

$989

$1,377

$1,877

2/28/2023

$1,017

$1,397

$1,879

3/31/2023

$1,027

$1,405

$1,884

4/30/2023

$1,019

$1,411

$1,886

5/31/2023

$1,007

$1,417

$1,886

6/30/2023

$1,023

$1,419

$1,886

7/31/2023

$1,027

$1,419

$1,891

8/31/2023

$1,023

$1,421

$1,908

9/30/2023

$1,003

$1,427

$1,912

10/31/2023

$1,025

$1,434

$1,916

11/30/2023

$1,040

$1,435

$1,918

12/31/2023

$1,055

$1,447

$1,921

1/31/2024

$1,039

$1,440

$1,928

2/29/2024

$1,047

$1,444

$1,932

3/31/2024

$1,052

$1,457

$1,935

4/30/2024

$1,060

$1,457

$1,942

5/31/2024

$1,079

$1,463

$1,946

6/30/2024

$1,092

$1,466

$1,973

7/31/2024

$1,107

$1,480

$1,958

8/31/2024

$1,092

$1,485

$1,992

9/30/2024

$1,102

$1,492

$1,993

10/31/2024

$1,096

$1,503

$1,995

11/30/2024

$1,096

$1,515

$1,999

12/31/2024

$1,106

$1,514

$2,003

1/31/2025

$1,108

$1,517

$2,006

2/28/2025

$1,116

$1,507

$2,007

3/31/2025

$1,116

$1,509

$2,016

4/30/2025

$1,124

$1,524

$2,019

5/31/2025

$1,126

$1,516

$2,022

6/30/2025

$1,122

$1,521

$2,026

7/31/2025

$1,124

$1,537

$2,029

8/31/2025

$1,144

$1,525

$2,027

9/30/2025

$1,156

$1,536

$2,030

10/31/2025

$1,156

$1,536

$2,052

11/30/2025

$1,158

$1,536

$2,095

12/31/2025

$1,152

$1,525

$2,086

1/31/2026

$1,164

$1,551

$2,160

2/28/2026

$1,159

$1,552

$2,178

Crime — All violent offences ^[7]

Rate per 100,000 residents

Rate per 100,000 people Over Time

Date

Region - Jackson, MI

State - Michigan

United States

4/1/2021

192

5/1/2021

206

110

6/1/2021

249

109

7/1/2021

278

117

8/1/2021

240

112

9/1/2021

219

104

10/1/2021

226

108

11/1/2021

224

12/1/2021

174

1/1/2022

189

2/1/2022

211

3/1/2022

180

100

4/1/2022

237

100

5/1/2022

269

112

6/1/2022

220

111

7/1/2022

279

115

8/1/2022

264

111

9/1/2022

201

104

10/1/2022

200

104

11/1/2022

209

12/1/2022

138

1/1/2023

190

2/1/2023

160

3/1/2023

176

4/1/2023

171

100

5/1/2023

211

111

6/1/2023

237

108

7/1/2023

287

116

8/1/2023

240

110

9/1/2023

201

104

10/1/2023

188

103

11/1/2023

172

12/1/2023

214

101

1/1/2024

154

2/1/2024

141

3/1/2024

165

4/1/2024

202

5/1/2024

239

109

6/1/2024

292

106

7/1/2024

246

109

8/1/2024

273

106

9/1/2024

207

103

10/1/2024

199

102

11/1/2024

165

12/1/2024

222

1/1/2025

158

2/1/2025

127

3/1/2025

177

4/1/2025

192

5/1/2025

209

102

6/1/2025

238

105

7/1/2025

220

110

8/1/2025

184

103

9/1/2025

203

10/1/2025

205

11/1/2025

191

12/1/2025

104

1/1/2026

194

2/1/2026

3/1/2026

Living in Jackson, MI

Crime Rate and Safety

Jackson, MI, has a moderate crime rate with a focus on property crimes. It's essential to be cautious and aware of your surroundings.

Fun Activities

Residents can enjoy outdoor activities at parks like Cascades Falls Park and Ella Sharp Park. There are also historical sites, museums, and local events throughout the year.

Climate

Jackson experiences all four seasons, with warm summers, cold winters, and moderate spring and fall seasons.

Races and Population

The population in Jackson is diverse, with various races represented in the community.

Education

Jackson has a few educational institutions, including Jackson College, offering opportunities for further education.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Jackson is lower compared to the national average, making it an affordable place to live.

Proximity to Bigger Cities

Detroit, MI, is approximately 1.5 hours away from Jackson by car. Detroit offers a bigger city experience with more entertainment options, dining, and cultural attractions.

Pros

Affordable cost of living
diverse population
and access to outdoor recreational activities.

Cons

Moderate crime rate
limited entertainment options compared to larger cities.

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References

1. Freida - https://freida.ama-assn.org/program/1102500198

2. Residency Explorer - https://www.residencyexplorer.org/Program/GetByIdWithMedicalSpecialty/0e66b012-76f4-8efb-88ae-e581841dbe7c

3. ACGME - Accreditation Data System (ADS) - https://apps.acgme.org/ads/Public/Programs/Search

4. NRMP Results and Data: 2022-2026 Main Residency Match - https://www.nrmp.org/match-data/2026/03/program-results-2022-2026/

5. United States Census Bureau - https://data.census.gov/profile/City,_VS?g=050XX00US26075

6. Zillow Research - Observed Rent Index (ZORI) - https://www.zillow.com/research/data/

7. FBI - Crime/Law Enforcement Stats (Uniform Crime Reporting Program) - https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/ucr

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Program

Overview

Didactic Education and Training

Clinical Rotations

Application Requirements

Visa Support and Competitiveness

Additional Benefits

Web sources

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Program data

Program

Training

Quality of Life

Admission

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Incoming Schools

Rotation Duration by Site

Benchmarks

Match & stats

2026 Residency Applicant & Interview Insights

Match History Matched positions of the program in previous years [4]

Roster

Location

Living in Jackson, MI

Crime Rate and Safety

Fun Activities

Climate

Races and Population

Education

Cost of Living

Proximity to Bigger Cities

Pros

Cons

FAQ

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Nearby programs

Other specialties near Jackson, MI

References

Match History ^[4]