Michigan State University Program

The Michigan State University/MyMichigan Medical Center Alma Family Medicine Residency Program offers a unique opportunity for residents due to being an unopposed program located in a rural setting but with access to urban facilities. The program provides hands-on learning opportunities with an intimate, tailored training approach.

Residents benefit from a supportive environment with substantial institutional backing from Michigan State University and the University of Michigan through MyMichigan Health. The hospital, being the sole healthcare provider in a diverse community, exposes residents to a wide range of complex illnesses and pathologies.

The program boasts various benefits for residents such as covering licensure costs, ACLS and NRP certification, and a meal allowance. Residents have access to a medical library, adjunct faculty from Michigan State University, and opportunities for leadership skill development through mentoring and guiding medical students. Additionally, there is a strong emphasis on resident well-being and work-life balance.

The Family Practice Center Alma, adjacent to the hospital, offers comprehensive care across all ages and provides various specialty services, including Lifestyle Medicine. Residents engage in procedures like skin biopsies, joint injections, and point-of-care ultrasound demonstrations.

The curriculum encompasses a wide range of rotations in various specialties like Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, and Lifestyle Medicine. The program also supports resident research and collaboration with universities on topics related to rural health medicine.

To apply to the program, applicants need to submit their materials through ERAS by the December 1st deadline. Requirements include at least one recommendation from a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician, USMLE/COMLEX scores, and a personal statement explaining their interest in Family Medicine and Alma, Michigan. International medical graduates must be ECFMG certified and have recent US clinical experience in Family Medicine.

The program offers a competitive salary, generous vacations, and additional benefits like laptops, iPads, and educational support for conferences and certifications. Residents also benefit from insurance coverage, wellness programs, and assistance with relocation expenses.

Overall, the MSU/MyMichigan Medical Center Alma Family Medicine Residency Program provides a well-rounded training experience in a unique setting that prepares residents to become compassionate and skilled family physicians serving diverse communities.