Family Medicine Residency

Body

Munson Family Medicine Residency Program

Collage of images from the Traverse City area

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 
  • Internationally-recognized Street Medicine program
  • Traverse City lifestyle

Resident Outcomes

Over the last five years . . .

60% Stay in Northern Michigan to Practice

 

80% Practice in Rural Settings

 

100% of those seeking fellowship have matched

93% Board Pass Rate

 

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


Local News

screenshot of resident viewing a heart model

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

 

Mission, Vision, and Values

portrait of kaitlyn kilpatrick

I quickly realized just how exceptional my preparation had been, and I felt completely at ease right from the start.

Read Dr. Kilpatrick's Testimonial

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