Henry Ford Providence Hospital Program

The Henry Ford Health Providence Family Medicine Residency offers a comprehensive educational program designed to create an exceptional learning experience while providing comprehensive care to a diverse patient population. This dual-accredited program is recognized for its commitment to osteopathic principles and integrates a focus on primary care, thereby preparing residents effectively for future practice.

Program Highlights

This residency is distinguished by various key elements, such as:

• Osteopathic Recognition: The program has received Osteopathic Recognition from the ACGME’s Osteopathic Principles Committee, highlighting its commitment to osteopathy as a cornerstone of medical education.
• Diverse Clinical Experiences: Residents have access to diverse patient populations, emphasizing integrated behavioral health, sports medicine, and family-centered maternity care.
• International Rotation Electives: Opportunities for international experiences broaden the educational horizons of residents, enhancing their ability to care for patients from various backgrounds.
• Strong Focus on Community Health: The residency emphasizes care in underserved communities, reinforcing the importance of social determinants in health.

Curriculum Overview

The curriculum is structured to provide comprehensive training over three years:

• Year One: Areas covered include Family Medicine, Adult Medicine, Obstetrics, Behavioral Medicine, and pediatrics. Residents engage in rotations involving multiple disciplines, including emergency medicine and outpatient care.
• Year Two: Focus is placed on adult medicine, night blocks, and additional subspecialty areas introducing more responsibilities, including leadership roles.
• Year Three: Priorities shift to electives, subspecialty training, and management training, preparing residents for independent practice.

This multi-faceted approach is designed to equip residents with the skills and knowledge needed to achieve board certification successfully, with a strong passing rate recorded for both osteopathic and family medicine boards.

Training Sites

The program boasts two primary training sites:

• Murray N. Deighton Family Practice Center: This center is an urban-suburban practice that sees over 23,000 patients annually, allowing residents to engage closely with a diverse patient base, from affluent families to underserved populations.
• Providence Medical Center – South Lyon: Serves a rural/small-town population, providing insights into community health challenges and broadening residents’ perspectives on healthcare delivery in different settings.

Research Opportunities

Residents are encouraged to participate in research endeavors throughout their training. This contributes to the development of evidence-based practices and often leads to presentations at local and national conferences, fostering a culture of inquiry and innovation.

Visa Support

The program offers visa support for international medical graduates, sponsoring J-1 visas. This support facilitates access for a diverse applicant pool, enriching the residency training environment.

Application Requirements

Applicants are evaluated based on several criteria, including the following:

• Training at an accredited US medical school (LCME or AOA accredited).
• US citizenship or green card holder status, alongside at least 12 months of clinical experience.
• Graduation within the last two years or a transitional residency experience.
• Academic excellence, with no failures on Step 3 and a maximum of one failure across Step 1 or Step 2.
• A demonstrated commitment to family medicine and leadership or community service involvement.

Interviews are conducted through the NRMP Match process, providing a structured and equitable selection process for both M.D. and D.O. applicants.

Competitiveness

The program is competitive, particularly favoring candidates with strong academic backgrounds and community engagement. It is notably friendly to DO and IMG applicants, promoting diversity and inclusivity within the residency cohort.