Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program

The Trinity Health Grand Rapids Transitional Year program aims to provide a broad-based educational experience for residents preparing for future specialty training. The program emphasizes seamless integration into different learning teams and environments, fostering a professional and collegial environment. The program, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serves a large region with a diverse patient population.

Trinity Health Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Transitional Year Residency Program has been training residents for over 60 years, offering a wide variety of settings and experiences. The program supports residents in achieving success in various medical specialties and careers in medicine.

The program is ACGME approved for six residents per year and focuses on providing a comprehensive medical training experience with diverse patient cases. Residents have the opportunity for hands-on training and primary responsibility for patient care. The program aims to prepare residents for advanced training programs while emphasizing clinical education at the bedside.

Applicants must apply through ERAS and participate in the NRMP. The Transitional Year program accepts applications for J1 Visas only. Interviews are conducted from October to January, and applicants are encouraged to apply and schedule interviews early. The program offers a competitive benefits package for residents, staff, and their families.

The curriculum includes 13 rotations, each lasting four weeks, covering inpatient medicine, electives, emergency medicine, ambulatory medicine, and various electives. Residents attend didactics with categorical residents on each block. The program provides a longitudinal didactic curriculum, including simulation-based training, ultrasound training, journal clubs, and wellness activities. Rotations are primarily based at Trinity Health Grand Rapids, with some elective rotations at other affiliated healthcare institutions.

Overall, Trinity Health Grand Rapids Transitional Year program aims to provide residents with a supportive learning environment, diverse patient experiences, and preparation for future medical careers.