Welcome Applicants!
Thank you for your interest in our program. We welcome you to the UM Health-West Family Medicine Residency Program.
Our Program
The Family Medicine Residency Program at University of Michigan Health-West is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). We have continued accreditation and have initial accreditation for Osteopathic Recognition (OR). Our program offers five first year positions.
The Family Medicine Residency at University of Michigan Health-West provides clinical experiences in its outpatient office at Community Health Center. This office features 31 exam rooms, 2 procedure rooms and an array of equipment for clinical procedures. Our office sees a large, underserved population. In addition to this, approximately 15% of our patient population is made up of new immigrants to the United States. These patients come from all over the world including the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Bosnia, Africa, Central and South America. Clinical cases are also diverse. We have a large pediatric population. In addition, our residents manage a wide range of primary care concerns including women’s health, hypertension, psychiatric disease, autoimmune disorders, etc.
We teach more than 30 outpatient procedures at Community Health Center including dermatological procedures, colposcopy, cryosurgery, fracture care, joint injections/drainage, and osteopathic manipulative treatment. As a resident, you will have the opportunity to learn how to manage health care for an entire family, even in the most complex cases.
Specialty rotations are offered with more than 60 specialists who provide training in areas such as cardiology, pulmonology, allergy and immunology, and sports medicine.
A requirement of graduation is that all residents participate in at least two senior projects. One of these projects must be a Quality improvement project. The second project may be another QI project or original research. You will have access the MSUCOM statewide Campus system research team as well as the UMHW IRB and research team. You must present at least one of your projects at the University of Michigan Health-West research day.
The program is affiliated with the Statewide Campus System of Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Other affiliated hospitals include Devos Children’s Hospital, Corewell Health (formerly Spectrum Health), Pine Rest, and Kent County Public Health Department.
In addition to our Statewide Campus System affiliation through MSU, we are also offer our residents the opportunity to rotate at other hospitals in the Grand Rapids area. Research is strongly encouraged, and our residents have won awards for the work they have done in clinical research.
Our program strength is our residents, our staff, and our ability to prepare our residents for a future outpatient family medicine practice. We use EPIC as our EMR for both in-patient and out-patient visits. We currently offer a Sports Medicine Fellowship at UMHW (see program).
Mission Statement
To produce high quality, well-trained family medicine physicians while caring for the underserved population in the greater Grand Rapids area.
Program AIMS
The Family Medicine Residency program is made up of hard-working, dedicated, goal-driven individuals who wish to provide primary care to patients in their communities. The program provides a comprehensive 3-year curriculum to enable residents to learn the skills they need for a successful practice. The program seeks to train individuals who have expertise in population health and who participate in serving the medically underserved population. It is the aim of the program to produce excellent, independent practitioners who will be professional leaders in their hospitals and communities.
Welcome Letter
Before learning more about the Family Medicine Residency, please read this Welcome Letter from the Family Medicine Faculty.
Welcome Letter
Dear Residency Candidate,
Welcome to the University of Michigan Health-West Family Medicine Training Program. We are pleased to introduce you to our program and welcome your interest in our residency program. Finding the right program for your training is an important step in your career in medicine and is critical for your future success.
Our mission statement is to produce high quality, well-trained Family Medicine physicians while caring for the underserved population in the greater Grand Rapids area. The Family Medicine Residency program is made up of a team of hard-working, dedicated, goal-driven individuals who wish to provide primary care to patients in their communities. The program provides a comprehensive three-year curriculum to enable residents to learn the skills they need for a successful practice. The program seeks to train individuals who have expertise in population health and who participate in serving the medically underserved population. The aim of the program is to produce excellent, independent practitioners who will be leaders in their hospitals and communities.
Our hospital has a unique heritage as an Osteopathic community hospital founded by physicians in 1942. As we continue to grow, we benefit from the foundation of those values in our residency. There are also many benefits both professionally and personally with the diversity of experiences in West Michigan. Outdoor and indoor activities are plentiful and encouraged during down time throughout your training program.
We thank you for your interest in our Family Medicine Program at University of Michigan Health – West and look forward to meeting you in the future!
Leezanne Zeng, DO, Program Director
Garrett Caldwell, DO
Lucan Chatterley, DO
Family Medicine Core Faculty
Family Medicine Minimum Criteria and Application/Interview Process
Family Medicine Minimum Criteria and Application & Interview Process
Application and Interview Process
University of Michigan Health-West accepts all our applications through Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). We participate in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). Our NRMP identification code is 2170120C0.
We typically receive between 100-150 Osteopathic and 250-300 Allopathic applications. All our positions are Osteopathically recognized thus MD candidates must meet our pre-requisite requirements. We interview 30-40 candidates. Ideal candidates will be professional, dependable, and work well with our current residents and faculty.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents of the U.S., or have a work authorization card or a J1 Visa. University of Michigan Health-West does not generally sponsor Visas for medical residents, subject to the limited instance where the Hospital determines that U.S. citizens or permanent residents of equal training, experience and competence are otherwise unavailable for the residency program at issue.
The following will be included in the pre-screening criteria:
- We will only consider students who have graduated within one year of the match (example: student graduates in May 2018 but did not match in 2018. We would only consider again for the 2019 match).
- Students who will not be graduating in the same year as the match will be looked at on a case-by-case basis to consider for interview.
- Passage of Steps 1 and 2 USMLE OR Passage of COMLEX Level 1 and 2 (no minimum score).
- Those who require multiple attempts to pass will be looked at on a case-by-case basis.
- Minimum Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) Requirements (must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible for appointment):
- Graduate of a COCA-accredited College of Osteopathic medicine (COM) who holds a DO degree and demonstrates successful completion of OMT and OPP specific coursework.
- Graduate of a medical school in the US or Canada accredited by the LCME who holds an MD degree or graduate of a medical school outside the US or Canada who meets all other eligibility requirements per UMH-West hospital policy and has a certificate of completion for training* in:
- a. Osteopathic philosophy, history, terminology, and code of ethics
- b. Anatomy and physiology related to Osteopathic Medicine
- c. Indications, contraindications, and safety issues associated with the use of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
- d. Palpatory diagnosis, Osteopathic structural examination, and Osteopathic manipulative treatment (must have a hands-on component of training).
- Applicant must communicate their intention to meet the above criteria within their ERAS application or directly to the program. All incoming PGY-1 residents who have met the above criteria will matriculate into a designated Osteopathic position at the beginning of their PGY-1 year. Incoming PGY-1 residents who meet all criteria under item #2 except the certification training* will matriculate into a designated Osteopathic position after submitting evidence of completion to the Director of Osteopathic Education. Of note, this training* must be completed within 6 months of their PGY-1 year. * such as would be received from the “Principles of Manual Medicine” taught by MSUCOM (Principles of Manual Medicine – MSUCOM Statewide Campus System), “Osteopathic Medicine for All” from Ohio University (Osteopathic Medicine for All – CME/GME | Ohio University), or another comparable American Osteopathic Association accredited course.
Once we review all applications, interviews will be offered via email. All interviews will be conducted in person. The day will consist of interviews with faculty and residents, a hospital tour, a clinic tour and resident-oriented activities. Please reach out to our residency program coordinator for more details.
Our match list will be finalized and sent to our DIO for submission by the end of January.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about any of the experiences our program offers, feel free to contact us.
Aleesha Stevens, BS
Residency Program Coordinator
[email protected]
University of Michigan Health-West
Medical Education
5900 Byron Center Ave. SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
Meet the Family Medicine Residents
PGY 1 Residents
Jacob Ackermann, D.O.
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Sreten Franovic, M.D.
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Ritika Golechha, D.O.
Medical School: Burrell College of Osteopathic
Medicine
Sumaiya Haider, D.O.
Medical School: Nova Southeastern College of
Osteopathic Medicine
Cody Mutter, D.O.
Medical School: Nova Southeastern College of
Osteopathic Medicine
PGY 2 Residents
Matthew Davidson, D.O.
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Adam Eggert, D.O.
Medical School: Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Mohammad Hamideh, D.O.
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Brenna Obrien, D.O.
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Robert Ruddy, D.O.
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
PGY 3 Residents
Ashley Gullett, D.O.
Hometown: Ankeny, IA
Medical School: A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Janelle Ramcharan, D.O.
Hometown: Pembroke Pines, FL
Medical School: Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine
Mike Serobyan, D.O.
Hometown: North Hollywood, CA
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Lebanon Campus
Zachary Timmerman, D.O.
Hometown: Shelby Township, MI
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Meet the Family Medicine Faculty
Family Medicine Faculty
Leezanne Zeng, D.O.
Program Director
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University Of Michigan Health-West
Garrett Caldwell, D.O.
Core Faculty and Osteopathic Recognition Director
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Family Medicine-Heritage Valley Health System NMM/OMM Fellowship-University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Lucan Chatterley, D.O.
Core Faculty
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Michigan Health -West
Additional Resources
Curriculum & Education
Educational Highlights
The Family Medicine residency program learning experiences include:
- Monthly Journal Club
- Quarterly OMM Journal Clubs offered through the State-wide Campus System.
- Every other week Family Medicine didactics-attended by the FM residents, students, and core FM faculty.
- Monthly Educational programs through the Statewide Campus System sponsored by Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM)
- Monthly Clinical Education- This is a four-hour didactic program in which we have specialty physicians providing an educational experience for our residents.
- Monthly Grand Rounds
- Weekly Core Competency Lecture series- this is a one-hour presentation that incorporates the AGGME required core competency training for our residents.
- Every other week NMM didactics attended residents who have interest and availability to attend.
The Block Schedule
Our academic year runs on 13 block rotations. Our residents establish a profile of patients at our Community Health Center that they follow throughout their three years of residency.
PGY 1 Family Medicine Emphasis
3 blocks Internal Medicine Inpatient
1 block Surgical Selective
1 block ICU
1 block Emergency Medicine
1 block Obstetrics/Gynecology
2 Blocks Family Medicine
1 block Newborn/Outpatient Pediatrics
2 weeks Radiology
2 weeks Community Medicine at Kent County Health Department
1 block Inpatient Pediatrics
1 block Internal Medicine Selective
1 half day per week at UMHW Community Health Center
IM selectives: Allergy/Immunology, OP Cardiology, OP Endocrinology, OP, Nephrology, OP Neurology, OP Oncology, OP Pulmonology, OP Rheumatology, OP Infectious Disease
Surgical Selectives: OP Urology, OP Ophthalmology, OP ENT, OP Orthopaedics, General Surgery
PGY 2 Requirements
1 month Musculoskeletal/Sports Medicine
1 month Obstetrics/Gynecology (outpatient)
1 month Internal Medicine Inpatient
1 month Family Medicine
1 month Emergency
1 month Geriatrics
1 month Obstetrics (inpatient)
1 month Pediatrics
2 months Surgical Selective
2 months Internal Medicine Selective
1 month Elective
3 half days per week at UMHW Community Health Center
Selectives: OP Urology, OP Ophthalmology, OP ENT, OP Orthopaedics, General Surgery
Electives/Selectives: Allergy/Immunology, OP Cardiology, OP Endocrinology, OP, Nephrology, OP Neurology, OP Oncology, OP Pulmonology, OP Rheumatology, OP Infectious Disease
PGY 3 Requirements
1 month Internal Medicine Inpatient
1 month Musculoskeletal/Sports
1 month Obstetrics/Gynecology
1 month Pediatrics
1 month Health Management Systems
1 month Dermatology
1 month Pediatric Emergency Medicine
3 months Elective
1 month Internal Medicine Selective
1 month Surgical Selective
4 half days per week at UMHW Community Health Center
Surgical Selectives: OP Urology, OP Ophthalmology, OP ENT, OP Orthopaedics, General SurgeryElectives/Selectives: Allergy/Immunology, OP Cardiology, OP Endocrinology, OP, Nephrology, OP Neurology, OP Oncology, OP Pulmonology, OP Rheumatology, OP Infectious Disease
Family Medicine FAQ
Program Highlights
- Diverse patient panel at the University of Michigan Health-West Community Health Center, including special populations such as children, geriatrics, and refugees.
- Continuous education and implementation of osteopathic principles and practice for your career and everyday life.
- Enriched curriculum in osteopathic manipulation as well as involvement in the NMM track.
- Routine OMM education in family medicine didactic sessions.
- Two core attendings with dual certification in FM and NMM.
- Opportunities in women’s health procedures as well as a wide variety of dermatologic cases.
- Involvement in DEI and other community events within the residency and hospital.
- Research opportunities through hospital and within our residency.
- Opportunities to get involved in HEDIS measures as well as office and residency policies.
- 20 days of PTO.
- Insurance premiums paid by employer for you and your dependents.
- Emphasis on resident physician wellness with social events, counseling, and strategies to reducing burn-out. Routine team-building events and activities within the residency and other residencies at the hospital. Supportive environment across all residencies and from attendings. Camaraderie amongst residents.
- Collaborative clinic set-up working alongside residents and attendings. Resources from in-house labs, imaging, social work, pharmacy, and other resident specialties.
- Extensive Sports Medicine experience with fellowship.
- Routine teaching opportunities with rotating medical students.
Family Medicine Resident Life
Resident Wellness
Our organization provides several support efforts to ensure our residents wellness is a priority. In addition to lectures on wellness and burnout, our residents are provided with many opportunities. We provide 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program. This provides life coaching, counseling, work/life resources, medical advocacy, and legal/financial resources for you and your family at no cost. The Office of Professional Well-Being at UMHW play an active and engaged role in measuring physician and APP wellness, while developing strategies to increase well-being for physician and APPs. The Graduate Medical Education office supports a resident wellness committee that meets once a month to talk about how to improve wellness, activities, etc. Outside of work, many residents from all specialties do plan activities such as indoor soccer league, bon fires, beach days, hockey leagues, fishing, and fitness.
Community Involvement
Several of our residents are active in many outreach activities that they are passionate about. There are many activities available at the Community Health Center and through the resident wellness committee. In addition, our residents have volunteered at the Mayor’s Clean Up Day, Kids Food Basket, Adopt-a-family for Christmas and provided medical care to a local homeless shelter.
Living in West Michigan
Living in West Michigan is awesome! Concerts, sports, trails, beaches, museums, there is always something to do! It is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts with multiple parks and trails. Lake Michigan is a 30-minute drive and there are numerous winter activities. These activities include nearby skiing and a luge track (one of three in the US designed to introduce beginners to the sport). Grand Rapids is also known as “Beer City USA” with its active nightlife and wide array of breweries.
For More Information
Program Director – Dr. Leezanne Zeng
Aleesha Stevens, BS
Residency Program Coordinator