Spectrum Health / Michigan State University

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Chair / Chief
Benjamin Rechner, MD
Program Director
Ronald Ford, MD
Program Coordinator
Sue Hartert
Residents / Year
2
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Program Length
6 years
Research Year
No
Integrated Program Established
2011
Residency Program Established
1964
Doximity Rank
Rank by "Reputation" according to the Doximity.com Residency Navigator.
44
Salary
Range from PGY1 to PGY6. For more financial information, see the Lifestyle section.
$54,077-65,053
Independent Residents / Year
0
Fellows / Year
  • 0
Clinical Sites
  • Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital
  • Spectrum Health-Blodgett Hospital
  • Mercy Health Grand Rapids​
Program Structure
Amount of PRS experience in first three years. PGY4-6 consist of entirely PRS rotations.
  1. ~6 months of PRS per year in PGY1-3
Electives
Elective opportunities to explore PRS sub-specialties and professional interests.
~4 months across PGY5 and PGY6
Cosmetic
Cosmetic/aesthetic experience.
Senior cosmetic clinic in PGY5 and PGY6; intermittent cosmetic cases starting PGY1, 1-2 months of cosmetic rotations per year in PGY4-6
Global Surgery
Opportunities to participate in international electives, mission trips, or research.
Multiple attendings take trips to Africa and Central America and take residents along
Gender Affirmation
Top surgery only
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