Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency - McLaren Macomb

Application Method

Applications to the McLaren Macomb Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency program are only accepted through the ERAS system.

Only complete applications are reviewed

Qualification of Candidate Eligibility

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Medical students enrolled in an educational program provided by a college of medicine or osteopathic medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) leading to the MD or DO degree.
• Be a US citizen or able to come to the United States on a J-1 Visa.
• Have legal residency status and eligibility to work in the US.

Required Documents for Application

Complete ERAS applications must include:

• Medical School Transcript
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Personal Statement
• COMLEX/USMLE examination scores
• Curriculum Vitae

Selection Process

We are listed in ERAS as the McLaren Health Care/Macomb/MSU, Obstetrics & Gynecology (ACGME number 2202500376). This is the only place where applicants for interviews are selected. Applications are reviewed by the program administrator, program director, and associate program director. Those selected with then be contacted by the academic administrator with an invitation to interview.

Interviews

Applicants will be notified to interview by invitation ONLY. For the 2020-2021 Academic Year, the OBGYN interviews will be held virtually. All applicants will interview with the program director, along with any other faculty or residents the program director feels necessary. Details regarding the program will be sent out once an applicant has accepted and scheduled an interview.

Residents are required to complete one research project during their senior year

Thomas Alderson, DO, FACOOG - Program Director
Katie Bieber, DO – Core Faculty
Linda Karadsheh, DO, FACOOG – Core Faculty
Stephen Olson, DO, FACOOG – Core Faculty
Cassandra Ramar, DO – Core Faculty

Katherine Boyd, MD
Carol Fischer, DO
Sarah Jones, DO
Sarah Vyskocil, DO, FACOOG

Student Rotations

Each year, medical students complete clinical rotations at McLaren Macomb. We are a base hospital site for Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Our goal is to provide outstanding clinical training in a friendly, supportive environment.

Advantages of choosing McLaren Macomb include:

• Full access to the Medical Library
• Meals and pagers provided
• Variety of journal clubs
• Housing (available on a first-come, first-serve basis)
• Orientation programs are provided at the beginning of each rotation
• Didactics directed specifically for medical students which include Noon Lectures, MSUCOM C3 curriculum, Monday Morning Report, and rotation specific didactics

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted through VSAS.

*Programs will review individual applications for approval. Schedules will open on 5/27/2020.