Spectrum Health (Michigan State College of Human Medicine)

History

Spectrum Health/ MSU is the seventh oldest EM residency program in the US and was established in 1977 in Grand Rapids, MI. It is one of the busiest singles-site ED systems in the entire country, evaluating a combined annual volume of over 168,000 patients. Spectrum Health Emergency Medicine Faculty seek to maximize your exposure in the emergency department to take advantage of these clinical opportunities. We possess both a Level I Adult Trauma Center and a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital. Residents and faculty value a supportive culture and strive to promote wellness.

Leadership

  • Department Chair: Michael Brown, MD, MSc
  • Program Director: Jason Seamon, DO, MHS, FACEP
  • Associate/Assistant Program Director: Matthew Singh, MD
  • Research Director: Jeffrey Jones, MD, FACEP

Training Location

Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus

Curriculum

PGY1

  • EM - 8 months
  • Anesthesia - 1 month
  • Orthopaedics - 2 weeks
  • OBGYN - 2 weeks
  • Anesthesia - 1 month
  • Medical ICU - 1 month
  • Trauma - 1 month

PGY2

  • EM - 8 months
  • Surgical ICU - 1 month
  • Pediatric ICU - 1 month
  • UltrasoundToxicology - 1 month
  • Trauma - 1 month

PGY3

  • EM - 10 months
  • Surgical ICU - 1 month
  • Electives - 1 month

Electives

  • EMS
  • Pediatric Anesthesia
  • Academics
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Toxicology
  • Radiology
  • Administration/ Business of Medicine
  • Observation

Fellowships

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Ultrasound
  • Observation

Contact Information

  • Residency Coordinator: Haley Ritter
  • Email: haley.ritter@spectrumhealth.org
  • Phone: +1 616 391 3426

External Links

https://www.spectrumhealth.org/medicaleducation/residencies/emergency-medicine