A letter from the Program Director
Welcome! I am happy that you found our website and are possibly considering us for your specialty training. I am proud of our program, and feel we offer an outstanding opportunity for you to build the foundation of your career.
Our program opened in 1993 with just 12 positions and has grown to our current size of 24 residents at Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc, MI. We are a 4-year program accredited through the ACGME. Our incredibly dedicated faculty and cohesive resident group coupled with our high acuity, high volume patient population is what allows us to offer a premier Emergency Medicine program in the country in which to train.
As a student, the application process can be overwhelming. I offer the following advice:
Frist, apply early - interview slots fill quickly and will help optimize your match experience.
Second, I would highly suggest spending time in the emergency department of any program to which you apply. While schedules can be tight, investing some time at the department (even a day) will allow you to get a feel for the culture of the program, meet the residents and faculty in a less formal setting, and help you decide if this is a good “fit” for you and will demonstrate to the program your level of interest.
Third, truly assess program quality. The education that you receive will mold you into the physician you will be for the rest of your career. Be willing to live with and sacrifice certain conditions if it means receiving the best educational foundation (yes, even a cold winter in Michigan). It will be worthwhile when you walk away with great emergency medicine clinical skills and are marketable to any emergency department anywhere in the country as our graduating residents are.
I hope this helps you as you are moving through the process. Please feel free to reach out to me or anyone in our program for information or advice (even if it is not about our program). Life is a long journey, and it is important that you make the best decisions in choosing the right specialty and the right place to train. We want to make sure you make the best decision for you. Best of luck and I hope our paths cross in the future.
Alan Janssen, DO FACOEP-D, FACEP, FAAEM
Program Director
Our program opened in 1993 with just 12 positions and has grown to our current size of 24 residents at Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc, MI. We are a 4-year program accredited through the ACGME. Our incredibly dedicated faculty and cohesive resident group coupled with our high acuity, high volume patient population is what allows us to offer a premier Emergency Medicine program in the country in which to train.
As a student, the application process can be overwhelming. I offer the following advice:
Frist, apply early - interview slots fill quickly and will help optimize your match experience.
Second, I would highly suggest spending time in the emergency department of any program to which you apply. While schedules can be tight, investing some time at the department (even a day) will allow you to get a feel for the culture of the program, meet the residents and faculty in a less formal setting, and help you decide if this is a good “fit” for you and will demonstrate to the program your level of interest.
Third, truly assess program quality. The education that you receive will mold you into the physician you will be for the rest of your career. Be willing to live with and sacrifice certain conditions if it means receiving the best educational foundation (yes, even a cold winter in Michigan). It will be worthwhile when you walk away with great emergency medicine clinical skills and are marketable to any emergency department anywhere in the country as our graduating residents are.
I hope this helps you as you are moving through the process. Please feel free to reach out to me or anyone in our program for information or advice (even if it is not about our program). Life is a long journey, and it is important that you make the best decisions in choosing the right specialty and the right place to train. We want to make sure you make the best decision for you. Best of luck and I hope our paths cross in the future.
Alan Janssen, DO FACOEP-D, FACEP, FAAEM
Program Director
Why choose a 4-year program?
The truth is there is no solid consensus on which is the best format to provide the best training for a career in emergency medicine. A good 3-year program is probably sufficient to minimally prepare a physician to practice emergency medicine, and it comes as no surprise that residents are tired of being in school and are looking to ‘get out, be done, and make money’. Objectively, however, emergency medicine has changed incredibly over the years. Our practice has morphed from a clinical scenario that was once filled by GP’s and dermatologists who were assigned by their medical staff to work in the “ER” twice a month into a complex specialty practice. We now do things that weren’t even considered a few years ago.
The body of knowledge and skills necessary to practice emergency medicine (ultrasound, procedural sedation, critical care, etc.) continues to grow every year. Add to all of this the demands for high quality and the importance of safety, and you have a recipe for mediocrity if training is limited to only 3 years. To end up with a satisfying career, residents need time to consider all their options and to discover the possible avenues like teaching, research, administration or involvement in advocacy and policy making. In addition to this, our residents consistently report back that in a competitive job market, a 4-year training is not only desired, but mandatory as new attendings. We believe that our four year program will allow the resident to not only maximally prepare for their practice in emergency medicine, but also will provide them with the foundation and experience to develop a fulfilling career that will give them the best experience for the rest of their lives.
The body of knowledge and skills necessary to practice emergency medicine (ultrasound, procedural sedation, critical care, etc.) continues to grow every year. Add to all of this the demands for high quality and the importance of safety, and you have a recipe for mediocrity if training is limited to only 3 years. To end up with a satisfying career, residents need time to consider all their options and to discover the possible avenues like teaching, research, administration or involvement in advocacy and policy making. In addition to this, our residents consistently report back that in a competitive job market, a 4-year training is not only desired, but mandatory as new attendings. We believe that our four year program will allow the resident to not only maximally prepare for their practice in emergency medicine, but also will provide them with the foundation and experience to develop a fulfilling career that will give them the best experience for the rest of their lives.
The interview process
Our interview dates are released later in the year and we sent out invitations for interviews on a rolling basis.
The interview process is designed to help us get to know each applicant as an individual, but also for you to get to know us - specifically the residents! We hope you take the opportunity to experience what life our program looks like and to explore any and all questions/concerns you may have. To learn more about our program and requirements, visit the FAQ section of the website.
Please See MEDICAL STUDENT ROTATION INFORMATION
The interview process is designed to help us get to know each applicant as an individual, but also for you to get to know us - specifically the residents! We hope you take the opportunity to experience what life our program looks like and to explore any and all questions/concerns you may have. To learn more about our program and requirements, visit the FAQ section of the website.
Please See MEDICAL STUDENT ROTATION INFORMATION