COM Program Information

FACTS IN BRIEF

The Michigan State University (MSU) Osteopathic Residency Program in Diagnostic Radiology is a consortium comprised of four (4) teaching hospitals and the MSU Department of Radiology under the auspices of the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. The four-year residency program is fully accredited by the American Osteopathic College of Radiology and the American Osteopathic Association.

The following community based hospitals provide the majority of clinical training and participate in the AOA/AOCR internship radiology match program:

Detroit Division:

Henry Ford Bi-County Hospital in Warren
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital in Wyandotte

Pontiac Division:

Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital in Pontiac

Garden City Division:

Garden City Hospital in Garden City

Nearly all of the associated faculty are board-certified and hold clinical faculty appointments with the University. Residents are also eligible for academic appointments as Resident Instructors

The curriculum is designed to provide comprehensive training in all phases of diagnostic radiology. Sub-specialty rotations in Pediatrics, Neuroradiology and Nuclear Medicine are obtained through affiliated institutions. In addition, 6 weeks are spent at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology in Washington, D.C.

A weekly day long educational conference, and three months of on-site training take place on the MSU Campus in East Lansing. An active Visiting Professor program provides additional teaching and an opportunity to meet with many distinguished faculty from nationally prominent institutions. The American College of Radiology Teaching film file is also available for resident use at MSU in addition to each community. An overview of rotation sequences and a sample schedule for the weekly conferences at MSU are provided on the reverse side of this brochure.

PROGRAM CURRICULUM

The MSU Osteopathic Residency Program in Diagnostic Radiology has outlined the PGY II, PGY III, PGY IV and PGY V Curriculum as follows:

** AFIP (Armed Forces Institute of Pathology). This is a 6 week course held in Washington, D.C. The program sends residents as positions become available.

RESIDENTS WEEKLY CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Conferences are held each Tuesday at the Michigan State University Radiology Building and a typical schedule follows:

The Department of Radiology at Michigan State University provides a Visiting Professor Program consisting of approximately 14 guests per academic year from September through March.

*These programs are offered for PGY-II residents.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

ERAS applications submitted to our member sites will be forwarded to our office in East Lansing, Michigan for processing. Please note that your application will become part of the ‘candidate pool’ for all available positions at Pontiac Osteopathic, Henry Ford Bi-County / Wyandotte and Garden City Hospitals

Supporting documents should include a transcript and Dean’s letter from your medical school, transcript of board scores, personal statement, curriculum vitae and two letters of recommendation.

In order for your application to be submitted to our selection committee, it must be complete and received at the Department of Radiology at MSU by Friday, September 29, 2006. Late arrivals will not be accepted!

CONTACT

To request an application and additional information concerning the program, please contact Chris Griggs via email or via mail at:

Michigan State University
Department of Radiology
184 Radiology Building
East Lansing, MI 48824.