Traverse City Campus
About the Program
Third- and fourth-year medical students serve in clerkships, working with high-quality, committed physicians. Basic eight-week clerkships include inpatient and ambulatory rotations in OB/GYN , Family Medicine, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Surgery. Advanced clerkships and electives complete the 77 - week program. Graduates receive an MD degree and go on to a residency program.
Advantages of a Community Campus
Integrating medical students into small communities allows for significant, meaningful patient contact that best prepares them for real-world situations. Students are connected to an array of health care settings including hospitals, clinics, and physician offices. All students are exposed to clinical settings that are rich with opportunities for learning, hands-on experience, and engaging medical practice.
Long-term Goal: Like it? Why not stay?
With a shortage of physicians in rural areas, the Traverse City Campus opens additional opportunities to train and retain physicians for small-town practice. 
The medical community in northern Michigan enjoys access to sophisticated, advanced health care facilities in a region that provides exciting year-round recreation and a balanced, relaxing lifestyle.
Traverse City Campus Participating Hospitals
Munson Healthcare System includes seven award-winning community hospitals: Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, Mercy Hospital Cadillac, Mercy Hospital Grayling, Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort, and West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. Additional participating hospitals include Alpena Regional Medical Center and Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey.
About Munson Medical Center
The campus is based in Traverse City, home to Munson Medical Center - a 391-bed regional referral center. Munson was the sole winner of the 2008 American Hospital Association-McKesson Quest for Quality Award, and has been recognized 11 times as a 100 Top Hospital by Thomson Reuters. It also was the only hospital in Michigan to receive the 2008 Everest Award by Thomson Reuters for setting national quality and operating standards. In 2009, Munson's cardiac surgery program was rated # 2 in the nation by CareChex. Munson's 420 physicians represent more than 50 specialties, including award-winning cardiac, orthopaedic, and bariatric services. Munson Medical Center hosts third- and fourth-year medical students from MSU's College of Human Medicine and MSU's College of Osteopathic Medicine for training, as well as medical students from other institutions. It also hosts a Family Practice Residency Program that trains 15 resident physicians from both allopathic and osteopathic medical disciplines.
About the Region:
Spectacular Beauty Right Outside Your Door
Known for scenic beauty and recreational bounty, the Traverse City region is a year-round playground for outdoor enthusiasts. The area has 180 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline - even during the summer it is possible to hike along a deserted beach. More than 300 lakes, rivers, and streams offer crystal clear water for your favorite sport, from kayaking to wind surfing. In winter, grab cross-country skis or snowshoes and move silently through a white wilderness or race down alpine runs.
Located near the 45th parallel, Traverse City is often mentioned as "a cool place that nobody has heard of" because of its blend of sophistication, edgy fun, and beauty, as well as a food and wine scene that is gaining national and international attention. Midwest Living named Traverse City its number two pick among five cities named "Five Star Food Towns."
Set against a backdrop of woods, water, and hills, northern Michigan golf is, in a word, incomparable. Known as Michigan's Golf Coast, the region was selected by Golf Magazine as one of the top six golf destinations in the country. To learn more about Traverse City, go to visittraversecity.com.