Hurley Medical Education
FAQ
On this page, you will find answers to many of the most commonly asked questions about the residency programs at Hurley Medical Center. Program-specific questions are also answered on the FAQ pages for each of the residency programs.
Is your program university-based or university-affiliated, community-based, or a military or community hospital?
keyboard_arrow_downOur Trauma Fellowship program is part of a premier public teaching medical center recognized as a regional resource for advanced specialized health care. We are a community-based fellowship program at an institution with a major affiliation with Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. About 100 MSU CHM medical students complete required clerkships at Hurley. In addition, Hurley sponsors six additional residency and fellowship programs. As a fellow, you have the opportunity to obtain an appointment as an instructor from MSU CHM.
Does the Trauma Fellowhsip require U.S. clinical experience to be considered for a position?
keyboard_arrow_down- The Trauma Surgery Fellowship requires completion of a U.S. surgical residency.
- The Trauma Research Fellowship does not require U.S. experience. However, if an applicant has had significant experience in a U.S. practice or hospital, that can be an asset.
Are the Trauma Fellowships accredited?
keyboard_arrow_downThe Trauma Surgery Fellowship is recognized by the American Board of Surgery. ACGME does not offer accreditation for trauma fellowships.
What are the selection criteria for the Trauma Fellowships?
keyboard_arrow_downWe look at the entire application when evaluating candidates. For the Trauma Surgery Fellowship, candidates must have completed a surgical residency program. For the Trauma Research Fellowship, candidates must have completed a residency program in any discipline. Candidates must pass either:
- USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2 - Clinical Knowledge (Step 2 - Clinical Skills is not required)
OR - COMLEX Level 1 and COMLEX Level 2.
What are the start and end dates of the two Trauma fellowships?
keyboard_arrow_down- The Trauma Surgery Fellowship starts Aug. 1 each year and ends July 31 the following year.
- The Trauma Research Fellowship begins on July 1 each year and ends June 31 the following year.
Each is a full one-year program.
Does the Trauma Fellowship accept international medical graduates?
keyboard_arrow_downAt this time, the Trauma Fellowship cannot accept anyone on a J-1 visa, so many IMGs are not eligible to apply. However, if an IMG candidate had U.S. citizenship or a green card, they would be eligible to apply.
When do you interview applicants for the Trauma fellowships?
keyboard_arrow_down- If a Trauma Surgery Fellow candidate is selected for an interview, he or she would be contacted between December and March prior to the Aug. 1 fellowship start date.
- Trauma Research Fellows typically interview in March or April prior to the July 1 start date.
What credentials are required for the Trauma fellowships?
keyboard_arrow_down- For the Trauma Surgery Fellowship:
- The candidate must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).
- The candidate needs either an Educational Limited Michigan Medical License or a Permanent Michigan Medical License to practice clinically.
- For the Trauma Research Fellowship, no credentials or medical license are required.
How often are the fellows on call?
keyboard_arrow_down- The Trauma Surgery Fellow takes 7 days of call a month.
- The Trauma Research Fellow does not take call.