Family Medicine Residency

Munson Family Medicine Residency Program

Train as a full-spectrum family physician in an unopposed rural residency at Northern Michigan's largest referral center. Residents graduate prepared for inpatient medicine, outpatient continuity care, obstetrics, procedures, emergency care, and rural practice.

• MD and DO integrated training
• Strong OB training
• Extensive procedural experience
• 6-6-6 residency with individualized mentorship
• Level II Trauma Center exposure
• International medicine in Kenya (link to this page: International Medicine | Munson Family Medicine Residency | Munson Medical Center | Traverse City, Michigan)
• Internationally-recognized Street Medicine program
• Traverse City lifestyle

Resident Outcomes

Over the last five years . . .

Fellowships include: Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine, Geriatrics, and Obstetrics 

Local News

How Munson Family Residency Program sets up students for success – from 9&10 News (9and10news.com)

Our Facilities

The primary ambulatory training site for this program is the Munson Family Medicine Center. This full-service, freestanding, hospital-owned family medicine center has examination and procedure rooms, as well as resident and faculty office space. Trainees provide comprehensive and longitudinal care to their individual patient panel under direct faculty supervision. Progressive responsibility for patient management is emphasized throughout the three-year program. Residents also share night and weekend call.

Our hospital is Munson Medical Center, a 442-bed nonprofit hospital serving as northern Michigan’s regional referral center. It is the largest of the eight Munson Healthcare system hospitals located throughout northern Michigan. Munson Medical Center is nationally recognized for superior quality care and operational performance. It is home to:

• Only verified Level 2 Trauma Center in Northern Michigan
• Webber Heart Center is home to one of two open heart surgery programs in the region
• Internationally recognized Street Medicine Program
• Only Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Northern Michigan
• Recognized as Northern Michigan’s first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission

Community Outreach

• Sports Physicals at Area Schools: We provide yearly sports physicals at Kingsley High School and St. Francis High School. 
• Special Olympics Health Screens: We provide this rewarding service every three years when Special Olympics is hosted in our area.
• Community Education: Residents have the opportunity to offer seminars for the public. Recent topics have included osteoporosis, prenatal care, back safety, and disaster medicine.
• Homeless Outreach/Street Medicine: Residents work collaboratively with other healthcare providers to care for those experiencing homelessness in our communities. This includes outreach to encampments and visiting local shelters. In the news: Munson Medical Center receives $2.5M grant for street medicine expansion

Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission: The Munson Family Medicine Residency, through a dually accredited program, will train high quality family medicine physicians who are well prepared to serve the rural communities of northern Michigan.

Vision: By our actions we will improve access to high-quality family medicine services for the citizens of northern Michigan. We will be recognized as a program of excellence.

Core Values and Beliefs

• Respect for diversity
• Excellent patient care and excellent medical education are interdependent
• Allopathic/osteopathic equality
• Excellence results from continuous improvement
• Interdisciplinary teamwork is essential for success

Goals

• High quality
• High satisfaction
• Congruence with Munson Medical Center/Munson Healthcare mission and values
• Continuous personal growth of all personnel

Contact Us

To learn more about our residency program, contact:

Stephanie Johnston, Program Manager, Graduate Medical Education
Munson Medical Center
1400 Medical Campus Dr.
Traverse City, MI 49684
231-935-8020 phone
231-935-8098 fax
sjohnston6@mhc.net