In this program, the internal medicine component occurs primarily at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, a 560-bed hospital located in eastern Ann Arbor. The training provides a superb balance of exposure to primary and tertiary disease processes as well as a diverse patient base. It is also unique in providing exposure to health care delivery in both a university and community setting. The majority of graduates have pursued careers in primary care, though some have chosen subspecialty training. The pediatric component of training is condensed into two years by proportionally reducing the traditional program, according to guidelines set by the American Board of Pediatrics, with particular attention being given to the required experiences and needs of the House Officer.
Residents rotate between medicine and pediatrics every three months.
The first year emphasizes care of inpatients under the supervision of senior House Officers. The second and third years provide greater inpatient, subspecialty and ambulatory experiences. The fourth year gives House Officers the opportunity to supervise busy inpatient services, while pursuing electives chosen to foster individual career goals. Our objective is to balance experiences between medicine and pediatrics with complementary rotations.