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
PGY 3 (Class of 2022)
Julie Cadet-Plassman, MD - Chief
LaTorya Ellison, MD
Rami Ibrahim, DO
Ameen Masoodi, MD
Patrice Scales, MD - Chief
Resha Shrestha, MD, MPH
PGY-2 (Class of 2023)
Nader Bazzi, DO
Tara Elia, MD
Ivan Escudero, MD
Angela Kalia, MD
Chibuzo Ohanaja, MD
Steve Shah, MD
PGY-1 (Class of 2024)
Alaine Ainsley, MD
Shams Alamili, MD
Bashar Dawood, MD
Angela Kalia, MD
Onyeka Olisemeka, MD
Vishal Panchal, MD
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.
PGY 1
Family Medicine - 2 Blocks
Adult In-patient Medicine - 2 Blocks
Elective - 2 Blocks
ICU - 1 Block
Inpatient Pediatrics - 1 Block
Obstetrics - 1 Block
Outpatient Surgery - 1 Block
Adult Emergency Medicine - 1 Block
NICU - 1 Block
Orthopedics - 1 Block
Continuity Clinic - 2 half days/week
PGY 2
Family Medicine - 2 Blocks
Adult In-patient Medicine - 2 Blocks
Cardiology - 1 Block
Elective - 1 Block
Outpatient Pediatrics - 2 Blocks
Obstetrics - 1 Block
Emergency Medicine - 1 Block
Neurology - 1 Block
Psych/Behavioral Medicine - 1 Block
GYN - 1 Block
Continuity Clinic - 3 half days/ week
PGY 3
Family Medicine - 2 Blocks
Adult In-patient Medicine - 2 Blocks
Dermatology - 1 Block
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
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)
Please also refer to DMC Future Resident Page for additional criteria outlined by DMC Graduate Medical Education.
