Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at McLaren Macomb is a five-year program designed to provide comprehensive operative and clinical exposure for residents preparing for a career in general Orthopaedic surgery. The program emphasizes the development of surgical and clinical skills through supervised autonomy, and has a history of producing top-notch residents and successful surgeons. It includes a structured curriculum with diverse rotations in various specialties and encourages lifelong learning through fellowships and scholarly activities.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program at McLaren Macomb does not explicitly mention IMG-friendliness in the excerpts provided, but it does accept applications from medical students enrolled in accredited educational programs and requires candidates to be US citizens or have legal residency status and eligibility to work in the US. The residency is accredited by the ACGME, suggesting it has formal recognition for training. It would be beneficial to verify with the program directly regarding their stance on IMG applicants, as the application details may not fully reflect the diversity of their current residents.
Categorical Positions
5
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program has a long history of graduating top-notch residents and has produced many successful practicing surgeons.
Program Website
Address
1000 Harrington St, Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Program Director
Amjad Yaish, DO
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Current Residents
Overview
The current PGY-1 resident roster includes 3 residents, among them 2 are international medical graduates. The total is comprised of MD graduates enrolled in the program, reflecting a diverse educational background. Residents engage in extensive training at multiple institutions affiliated with McLaren Macomb, ensuring a broad range of clinical experiences.
PGY-1 MD
3
PGY-1 DO
3
PGY-1 IMG
2
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The first-year residents (PGY-1) will undergo rotations including Emergency Medicine, ICU, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Plastics, Radiology, Spine/Float, and Pediatrics, totaling 12 months. The subsequent years will involve various specialties such as General Orthopaedics, Research, Reconstruction, Trauma, and additional focused training.
Application
Applications to the McLaren Macomb Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program are accepted only through the ERAS system. Complete applications must include Medical School Transcript, Three Letters of Recommendation, Personal Statement, COMLEX/USMLE examination scores, and Curriculum Vitae. Selection is based on complete applications reviewed by the program administrator and program director, with only selected applicants invited for interviews, which will be held virtually.
# of Locations
Residents will work at multiple locations including McLaren Macomb, McLaren Oakland, Beaumont Grosse Pointe, Henry Ford Macomb, and others.
Fellowship
The residency program has a long history of graduating competent residents who have transitioned into competitive fellowships across the country. Although specific fellowships were not detailed in the text, the program encourages its residents to pursue fellowships as part of their commitment to lifelong learning and education.
Resident Life
Overview
Our five-year program at McLaren Macomb is designed to provide ample operative and clinical exposure in preparation for a practice in general Orthopaedic surgery. Our program has a long history of graduating top-notch residents and has produced many successful practicing surgeons. The residency provides a strong Orthopaedic foundation and has allowed our residents to progress into some of the most competitive fellowships in the country.
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The residency provides a strong Orthopaedic foundation and has allowed our residents to progress into some of the most competitive fellowships in the country.
# of Years of Program
5
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The residency provides ample operative and clinical exposure in preparation for a practice in general Orthopaedic surgery.
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