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Why OB/GYN in Saginaw?

Large patient base - 800,000 in the Saginaw regional referral area.
   
Referrals come from 14 surrounding counties - regional NICU covers most of northern lower Michigan so high-risk OB experience is broad.
   
There are 2 board certified MFM specialists available for consultation in high-risk obstetrics. They also provide training for the residents in obstetrical ultrasound.
   
Dedicated full-time faculty for resident supervision and evaluation; allows for a great deal of resident autonomy in patient-care decisions.
   
There is ample opportunity to gain surgical experience with around 1000 major and 1000 minor gynecologic procedures which take place in member hospitals each year.
   
Daily protected educational sessions.
   
Single site for all inpatient obstetric care; allows for reasonable call load with average of five night calls per month.
   
Busy Gynecologic Oncology service that allows broad experience in advanced surgery and pioneering techniques - over 300 new cancer patients annually with full resident participation in all surgeries and post-op care.
   
Affiliation with Michigan State University College of Human Medicine provides academic appointment and opportunity to teach medical students during clerkships.
   
Supportive and energetic research department with history of resident publication success.
   
On site library with knowledgeable staff and extensive resources - great time saver.
   
Med mates is a organization which is supported by Synergy Medical and the purpose is to provide opportunities for residents, spouses/significant others and their families to socialize and support each other throughout residency.
   
Very affordable housing with resident assistance in mortgage down payment.
   
On site training in ultrasound, colposcopy, urodynamics, coding, and contract evaluation.
   
Travel facilitated by convenient access to MBS International Airport.
   
Most Michigan metropolitan areas (Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Flint) are within 60-90 minutes drive. Lansing is home to Michigan State University while the University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor.
   
One of the countries largest outlet malls is within a 15 minute drive of Synergy Medical in Birch Run.
   
Numerous quality golf courses are within a short distance of Saginaw - mid Michigan is also well known for hunting, fishing, boating (Saginaw Bay is 20 minutes from Synergy Medical), skiing, hiking, and biking.
   
Frankenmuth, the most popular tourist destination in Michigan is only 20 minutes away - Bronners the world's largest Christmas store is located there.