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==History== | ==History== | ||
The new medical school is a collaboration involving Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo's two teaching hospitals, Borgess Health and Bronson Healthcare. It is among only a few U.S. medical schools in several decades to be built from the ground up, but it is built on the strengths of extraordinary partners. Western Michigan University ranks among the 50 largest colleges and universities, and among the top 100 national public doctoral universities in the U.S. Our two hospital partners are recognized nationally for innovation and quality, and have provided undergraduate and graduate medical education, including through Michigan State University Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies - now WMed - for more than 40 years. | The new medical school is a collaboration involving Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo's two teaching hospitals, Borgess Health and Bronson Healthcare. It is among only a few U.S. medical schools in several decades to be built from the ground up, but it is built on the strengths of extraordinary partners. Western Michigan University ranks among the 50 largest colleges and universities, and among the top 100 national public doctoral universities in the U.S. Our two hospital partners are recognized nationally for innovation and quality, and have provided undergraduate and graduate medical education, including through Michigan State University Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies - now WMed - for more than 40 years. | ||
==Leadership== | ==Leadership== | ||
*'''Department Chair:''' David Overton, MD, FACEP | *'''Department Chair:''' David Overton, MD, FACEP | ||
Revision as of 12:58, 30 April 2016
History
The new medical school is a collaboration involving Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo's two teaching hospitals, Borgess Health and Bronson Healthcare. It is among only a few U.S. medical schools in several decades to be built from the ground up, but it is built on the strengths of extraordinary partners. Western Michigan University ranks among the 50 largest colleges and universities, and among the top 100 national public doctoral universities in the U.S. Our two hospital partners are recognized nationally for innovation and quality, and have provided undergraduate and graduate medical education, including through Michigan State University Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies - now WMed - for more than 40 years.
Leadership
- Department Chair: David Overton, MD, FACEP
- Program Director: David Overton, MD, FACEP
- Associate/Assistant Program Director:
- Research Director: Richard Lammers, MD, FACEP
Training Locations
Primary Hospital
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Secondary Hospital
Borgess Medical Center
Curriculum
PGY1
- EM- 6.25 Blocks
- Adult Critical Care-2.5 Blocks
- Trauma-2 Blocks
- PEDS-1 Block
- Ortho-1 Block
- Ultrasound- .25 Block
- Vacation-3 weeks
PGY2
- EM-9.25 Blocks
- Adult Critical Care-1 Block
- Pediatric Critical Care-1 Block
- Ortho-1 Block
- OB-.5 Block
- Optho-.25 Block
- Vacation-3 weeks
PGY3
- EM-9.75 Blocks
- EM Teaching-1 Block
- Critical Care-1 Block
- Elective-1 Block
- Ultrasound-.25 Block
- Vacation-3 weeks
Electives
Fellowships
Contact Information
Residency Coordinator: Eric Burghardt Email: Eric.Burghardt@med.wmich.edu Phone: +1 269 337 6604 Fax: +1 269 337 6475
External Links
http://www.med.wmich.edu/about-us