University of Michigan School of Public Health Program

The Preventive Medicine Residency program at the University of Michigan School of Public Health is one of the oldest programs of its kind in the country, dating back to 1969. Its mission is to train highly-qualified physicians for careers in clinical preventive medicine and public health. The program provides rigorous academic coursework leading to a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in areas such as General Epidemiology, Environmental Health Sciences, Health Behavior and Health Education, and Health Management and Policy.

Residents in the program have the option to choose between two tracks: an MPH track for those who do not already have an MPH degree and a Practicum-only track for applicants with an existing MPH degree. Successful completion of the residency program requires a minimum of three years of training, including one year of accredited postgraduate clinical training and two years of specialty training within the Preventive Medicine Residency.

Applications to the program require U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status, graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of at least one year of post-graduate medical training in an ACGME-approved program, and successful completion of USMLE Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3 exams. The application process involves the completion of an online GME application, submission of official scores and transcripts, and interviews for selected candidates. Additionally, applicants interested in the MPH program must also submit a SOPHAS application.

The program offers broad practicum experiences in areas such as applied epidemiology, public health practice, and clinical preventive medicine to address populations with high unmet healthcare needs. Approximately three new residents are admitted each year, beginning on July 1. Residents are required to reside within commuting distance of Ann Arbor and are provided with benefits such as medical professional liability insurance, an annual stipend, and full MPH tuition support.

The program benefits from a dedicated faculty including leaders in public health, clinical practice, and preventive medicine. The Preventive Medicine Residency at the University of Michigan School of Public Health is fully accredited by the ACGME and prepares physicians for board eligibility by the American Board of Preventive Medicine.