TRAIN WHERE
YOU WILL MATTER.
We aim to produce exceptional community emergency medicine physicians, emphasizing the special skill set that is necessary when multiple levels of sub specialist support are not immediately available. This skill set involves developing strong medical decision making, comfort with procedures, developing clear physician to physician communication skills, and learning the intricacies of departmental management.
OUR AIMS
WHY CHOOSE WMEMR?
high acuity.
high volume.
150,000 + annual patient encounters across multiple sites with significant trauma, cardiac, stroke, pediatric and critical care exposure.
procedural experience
No competition from surgical or anesthesia residents for many emergency procedures. You'll do more, earlier.
two hospital system
Train at two Level II Trauma Centers. Muskegon and Grand Rapids offer different patient populations and practice environments.
five career tracks
EMS, Critical Care, Medical Education Leadership, Ultrasound, and Global Health.
faculty who know you
Small enough for individualized mentorship, large enough for robust pathology.
WMEMR BY THE NUMBERS
INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW?
TRAINING THAT SETS YOU APART
ACADEMIC
DEVELOPMENT
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MSU affiliated training program
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MSU faculty & resources
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Ultrasound Fellow Faculty
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​Resident teaching opportunities
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Research & publications
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High Fidelity Simulation & Procedure Lab
TRACKS AND FELLOWSHIP
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Critical Care Track READ MORE >
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Ultrasound Track READ MORE >
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Emergency Medical Services Track READ MORE >
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Global Health Track
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Medical Education and Leadership Track READ MORE >
training
sites
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Muskegon Campus is a 77 bed Level II Trauma Center with over 80,000 ED visits per year, 1,200 annual trauma activations, with over 10% of visits being Critical Care.
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Grand Rapids Campus is a 50 bed Level II Trauma Center with over 65,000 ED visits per year, and the regional neuro-interventional Stroke Center
RESIDENT LIFE
I chose WMEMR because I wanted autonomy, procedures, and faculty who genuinely cared about my growth.
- Madison Shindorf, MD
LIFE IN WEST MICHIGAN
Lake Michigan
Explore over 60 miles of trails and 26 Miles of beaches, just minutes from the hospital.
AFFORDABLE
LIVING
Enjoy a lower cost of living, shorter commute, and access to beach and downtown communities.
outdoor
recreation
Boating, hiking, skiing, mountain biking, fishing, hunting. Adventure is right outside your door.
grand rapids
access
Major city amenities, culture, airports, and nightlife within driving or walking distance...your choice.
WHERE OUR GRADS GO
Recent graduates have entered:
Critical Care Fellowships
EMS Medical Directorship
Palliative Care Fellowships
Academic Emergency Medicine
Community Emergency Medicine
WMEMR prepared me to be a confident, autonomous physician ready for anything.
- Recent Graduate
APPLICATION PROCESS
REQUIREMENTS
ResidencyCAS
Apply through ​
ResidencyCAS
PERSONAL STATEMENT
MEDICAL SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
USMLE STEP 1 OR COMLEX LEVEL 1
STEP 2 / LEVEL 2 STRONGLY ENCOURAGED
Program Info
Program Name: Trinity Health - Muskegon Emergency Medicine
NRMP # 2102110C0
Interview Timeline
Interviews begin October 15 and run through January
THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
1 eSLOE (2 STRONGLY RECOMMENDED)
DEAN'S LETTER / MSPE
