Family Medicine Residency Program

The Detroit Medical Center Sinai-Grace Hospital/MSU-COM Family Medicine Residency Program is a program based in northwest Detroit, Michigan proudly serving one of the most vulnerable populations in the city. The program successfully integrates strong university-driven academic standards with exposure to a broad spectrum of pathologies. Our exceptional training involves clinical experience at our DMC Grand River Health Center (Patient Centered Medical Home) within the heart of Detroit. All rotations take place within the DMC hospital system, a nationally recognized health care system that serves patients and families throughout Michigan and beyond. Our staff is dedicated to providing a strong academic experience and committed to developing our residents into exceptional Family Medicine Physicians. This training program offers our residents the distinct opportunity to learn about the diversity of the Detroit population and the wide-ranging medical needs within it.

Program Information:

DMC-SGH/MSU-COM Family Medicine Residency Program
DMC Grand River Health Center
19460 Grand River Ave
Detroit, MI 48223
313-497-3515

PRG-3 (Class of 2026)

Ahmad Daher, DO
Maan Faraj, MD
Mifrah Khan, MD
Baila Khatoon, MD
Andrew Pham, DO

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PRG-2 (Class of 2027)

Ahmed Ayantayo, MD
Saman Fatima, MD
Purvesh Koladiya, MD
Luqman Muhammad, MD
Ameya Nair, MD

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PRG-1 (Class of 2028)

Noor Albaraq, MD
Asfand Bangash, MD
Hamam Hasan, MD
FNU Sindhiya, MD

DMC-SGH/MSU-COM Family Medicine Residency Program participates in the NRMP Match. We will only accept applications through ERAS. We do not offer pre-match. Please make sure the following items are included in your electronic application to be considered for our program.

• CV
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Medical School Transcripts
• USMLE transcripts (Step 1, Step 2CK, Step 2CS) showing actual scores. Osteopathic physicians may substitute COMPLEX scores in place of USMLE scores.
• Personal Statement
• Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE) or Dean's Letter
• ECFMG Certificate for IMGs (completed certificate will be needed by the time the rank list is due in March)

Our Preferred IMG criteria:

• ECFMG certification before rank order list is submitted
• USMLE Step 3 preferred, but not required
• US clinical experience for at least one year
• TOEFL exam completion with score of 80 or better (If your medical school primary teaching language was not English)

• DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
• Resident Continuity Clinic: DMC Grand River Health Center (PCMH)
• Children’s Hospital of Michigan
• DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
• DMC Harper University Hospital
• DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital
• Kresge Eye Institute

Dennis Treece, DO, MBA Program Director & Core Faculty Born in Detroit and Attended Detroit Public Schools, graduated from Chadsey High School. Attended Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan for Undergraduate Studies Received Medical Degree from Michigan State University-College of Osteopathic Medicine. Practicing Family Medicine in Detroit for past 35 years. Received Master of Business Administration Degree from Phoenix University, Southfield, Michigan. Enjoys golfing, bowling, traveling with family, attending concerts and theater. Dr. Treece has worked at several health care facilities, clinics and hospitals over the years, always with the goal of trying to have a positive impact in the lives of his patients and health care providers.

Fatin Sahhar, MD, FAAFP Associate Program Director & Core Faculty

Marwa Alithawi, MD  Core Faculty

Tracey Wright, MD Core Faculty

Kat Durham Program Coordinator

For further information about the Program please contact:

Lisa Ndjipa
DMC-SGH/MSU-COM Family Medicine Residency Program
Thea Bowman Community Health Center
15400 W McNichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 416-4865
Email: [email protected]

Each training year has thirteen blocks (4 weeks each):

All residents are required to participate in one Quality Improvement Project and one Scholarly Activity in order to graduate from the program.

PRG 1

Family Medicine – 2 Blocks
Adult Inpatient Medicine – 2 Blocks
Elective – 2 Blocks
ICU – 1 Block
Inpatient Pediatrics – 1 Block
Obstetrics (Inpatient) – 1 Block
Surgery – 1 Block
Adult Emergency Medicine – 1 Block
NICU – 1 Block
Orthopedics – 1 Block
Continuity Clinic – 2 half days/week

PRG 2

 

Family Medicine – 2 Blocks
Adult Inpatient Medicine – 2 Blocks
Cardiology – 1 Block
Elective – 1 Block
Outpatient Pediatrics – 2 Blocks
Obstetrics  (Inpatient) – 1 Block
Emergency Medicine – 1 Block
Neurology – 1 Block
Psych/Behavioral Medicine – 1 Block
GYN (outpatient) – 1 Block
Continuity Clinic – 3 half days/week

 

PRG 3

Family Medicine - 2 Blocks
Adult In-patient Medicine - 2 Blocks
Urology/ENT - 2 Weeks Each
Ophthalmology/Practice Management - 2 Weeks Each
Sports Med/Musculoskeletal - 1 Block
Electives - 3 Blocks
Elective/Faculty Development - 1 Block
Geriatric - 1 Block
Continuity Clinic - 4 half days/week