Obstetrics and gynecology residency

The Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency provides in-depth training in maternal fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology, urogynecology and gynecologic oncology. Extensive training in operative laparoscopy is a strong component of our program. The residents receive training in depth in complex family planning and have unique exposure to rural surgical experience in our reginal hospitals. Our residents receive appointments as clinical instructors from Michigan State University and have the opportunity to teach medical students who rotate through the hospitals.

Our program is a hybrid program combining the best assets of a community and academic training center. We are affiliated with two hospital systems, each of which offers a unique experience for our learners. Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital (part of Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals) is a large tertiary center providing care to West Michigan. Butterworth Hospital provides care for over 8,000 deliveries and approximately 1000 minimally invasive hysterectomies annually and all subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology are well represented. Trinity Health Saint Mary’s Hospital is our other partner, who provides our residents exposure to a community-based hospital covering gynecology and approximately 3,000 deliveries annually. Both institutions have level 4 NICU’s with over 130 beds and thus function as primary referral centers for complex obstetrics. The exposure to both of these unique organizations provides extensive surgical experience to our residents. This high surgical volume and complex obstetrical pathology are always the two major strengths of our program as listed by our residents, graduates, and faculty. As a result of this exposure, our graduates feel they are prepared to enter independent clinical practice or fellowship upon graduation.

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine is also one of our affiliated partners. Residents are clinical teaching faculty at the university playing an active role in medical student education. Research at Corewell Health in West Michigan also provides our residents with opportunities for both basic science and clinical research. The combination of medical education and research has successfully positioned many of our graduates into fellowship and academic faculty positions.

Program aims

1. Train physicians who excel in the practice of high quality obstetrics and gynecology, focusing on expertise in technical skills and evidenced-based medicine.
2. Train physicians who are self-directed learners, preparing them for the lifelong learning necessary in the medical profession.
3. Train physicians prepared to practice team-based care, instilling the traits of cultural sensitivity and professionalism.
4. Train physicians who are not limited in their choice of practice based on the training they have received, allowing our residents to serve the communities of their choice.

Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service only.

For more information on our program, contact Alexis Kichak, program coordinator.

All visiting medical student applications must be submitted through the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities program (formerly known as VSAS). For more information on visiting medical student opportunities, please visit our Visiting Learner page.

Spectrum Health provides a comprehensive and very competitive benefits package for our residents, staff and their families. In addition, our program provides educational monies to support your ongoing education. Download our salary and benefits document to learn more.