Family Medicine - Why FP in Saginaw?

Large patient base affording excellent training in the ambulatory, hospital and nursing home settings.

 

Supportive community of family physicians and specialists genuinely interested in training our residents.

 

CMU Healthcare is the East Campus of Central Michigan University College of Medicine.  Benefits include: resources of a major university, resident academic appointments, opportunity to teach medical students.

 

Two local hospitals affording an opportunity for the required residency rotations, and a wide array of elective training opportunities.

 

Excellent practice and teaching experience among the outstanding faculty in the program.

 

Opportunity for geriatric experience in the Ambulatory Geriatric Assessment Clinic, and in-patient care at St. Francis' Nursing Home.

 

Opportunity to work with and educate medical students, PA students, nursing students, and other health affiliated students.

 

The quality teaching and administrative resources of CMU Healthcare including Simulation Medicine.

 

Competitive salary and benefits schedule for the residents.

 

Training in various outpatient procedures, including dermatologic surgery, gynecologic procedures, breast procedures, and GI endoscopy.

 

Research and publishing opportunities through the Department.

 

Member of Family Practice Inquiries (FPIN).

 

Training in CPT coding and insurance reimbursements.

 

Participation in FCCS (Fundamental Critical Care Support) and Sim Lab Courses.

 

Experience in the local Hospice Program.