Spectrum Health/Michigan State University Program
Emergency medicine - Grand Rapids, MI | ACGME Code: 1102500209
This Emergency Medicine Residency program at Spectrum Health in partnership with Michigan State University aims to produce physicians who are safe, competent, and qualified to practice independently. The program follows a PGY 1-3 format and accepts ten residents annually. Training occurs at two primary locations: Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center with over 7,600 inpatient admissions annually, and Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. Spectrum Health/Michigan State University EM Residency is one of the busiest single-site ED systems in the country, seeing over 110,000 patients at Butterworth Hospital and more than 50,000 at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital annually.
The program offers exposure to a wide variety of patients involving all ages and medical conditions. Residents have the opportunity to interact with patients across the spectrum of emergency care. The faculty is dedicated to medical education, providing a dynamic curriculum utilizing various teaching methods like simulation activities. The ultrasound training is exceptional, overseen by experts in the field, with additional support from an ultrasound fellowship. The program also offers a dedicated rotation in medical toxicology.
Residents in this program experience an educational curriculum that adapts to the rapid evolution of emergency medicine. Didactic sessions include interactive ultrasound, research, and EMS/career planning. Research support is available, emphasizing scholarly activity and clinical research projects. Residents present their work at institutional Research Day and come together for MORBIDITY and MORTALITY reviews, EKG and radiology clubs, among other activities.
Application to the program is through the Electronic Residency Application Service, with a deadline of November 1. Requirements include the inclusion of a dean's letter, three letters of recommendation, a personal statement, medical school transcript, and scores from USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Step 1 (USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX Step 2 score preferred).
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Grand Rapids city, Michigan
Living in Grand Rapids, MI
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- Crime Rate and Safety: Grand Rapids is generally considered a safe city with a lower crime rate compared to larger metropolitan areas.
- Fun Activities: The city is known for its art scene, breweries, and outdoor recreational opportunities, including parks, trails, and water activities on the Grand River.
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- Proximity to Bigger Cities: Grand Rapids is located about 2.5 hours from Chicago, IL, and 2.5 hours from Detroit, MI, by car. These larger cities offer additional cultural and entertainment options.
Pros: Affordable cost of living, diverse cultural scene, proximity to bigger cities.
Cons: Winter can be cold and snowy, limited public transportation options.
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