Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Ascension Providence Family Medicine Residency in Southfield, Michigan offers a comprehensive training experience with 2 continuity residency sites encompassing urban, suburban, and rural practices. The program is recognized for its high standards, having a 100% board pass rate and a strong focus on community health, osteopathic principles, and global health training. The program has a strong emphasis on diverse training experiences including population health and integrated behavioral care, thereby ideally preparing residents for contemporary medical practice.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Ascension Providence Family Medicine Residency is IMG-friendly and recognizes the importance of diversity within its residency training program. The program has designated Osteopathic Recognition, indicating it is open to residents from both MD and DO backgrounds. Currently, there are 12 osteopathic residents enrolled, showcasing a combination of MD and DO graduates in the residency program, which may suggest a supportive environment for IMG applicants as well.
Categorical Positions
27
Categorical Positions (detail)
27 residents, including 12 osteopathic residents.
Program Website
Address
16001 W Nine Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48075
Program Director
Teniesha N. Wright-Jones, DO, FACOFP
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, the residency program has 27 residents, which includes both MD and DO graduates. This mixture reflects the program’s commitment to fostering a diverse training environment and supporting the osteopathic community. The program continues to enrich its training through various educational initiatives and diverse clinical training sites.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
In the residency program, out of the 27 residents, there are currently 12 DO residents enrolled, aligning with the program’s Osteopathic Recognition and robust support for both MD and DO graduates.
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Our mission is to create an excellent educational experience in a nurturing environment while providing quality comprehensive care for all of our patients. Our program has been designated with Osteopathic Recognition by the ACGME’s Osteopathic Principles Committee (formally a dual accredited program) and we proudly have 12 osteopathic residents currently in training. Highlights of the program include population health/advanced practice models in CPC+2, diverse patients, integrated behavioral care, quality improvement processes, underserved-community focus, osteopathic recognition, family-centered maternity care, sports medicine and international rotation electives.
Application
Application for the residency program should be submitted through the NRMP (National Resident Matching Program). Specific application deadlines are generally found on the NRMP site. The program encourages residents to check the website for the latest updates and requirements. Interviews typically take place from November to January, with specific dates announced on the program's website. Additional application materials may include a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and a CV.
# of Locations
2
Fellowship
The program offers a Sports Medicine fellowship and highlights a commitment to various training opportunities, including Global Health and OMT training. Recent graduates have pursued diverse career paths, with options across various specialties facilitated through a supportive network of affiliated institutions. The fellowship training is integral to the curriculum, preparing residents for advanced practice models and community health roles.
Resident Life
Overview
Top 100 Teaching Hospital. Offers 2 continuity residency sites (urban/surbuban/rural) 27 residents. Osteopathic Recognition. Highlights: 100% Board pass rate, Community Health, OB training, OMT training, Global Health. Sports Medicine fellowship.
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# of Years of Program
3
Housing
The residency program provides assistance in finding suitable housing for residents. There are no direct housing stipends mentioned, but options may include partnered housing arrangements nearby the hospital.
Alumni
Alumni of the Ascension Providence Family Medicine Residency program have gone on to various fellowship positions, particularly in sports medicine and women's health. Many graduates work at institutions across the United States and are involved in both community and academic medicine. Geographic diversity in practice settings is common among alumni.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Osteopathic Recognition, Sports Medicine fellowship, diverse patients, integrated behavioral care, community health, international rotation electives.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
PGY-1 residents are allocated four weeks of vacation annually. Unused vacation days can be carried over to the next year within the residency period, subject to approval.