Welcome Applicants!
Thank you for your interest in our program. We welcome you and greatly encourage medical students interested in the UM Health-West OB/GYN Residency Program to participate in a fourth year rotation.
Welcome Letter
Dear Residency Candidate:
Welcome to University of Michigan Health-West OBGYN Residency Program in Wyoming, MI, a suburb of Grand Rapids, MI. Our mission is to educate our resident physicians and prepare them for the broad scope of obstetrics and gynecology while also providing excellent and evidence-based care for our diverse patient population in the community setting.
Our curriculum will provide you with ample exposure to all aspects of care in the operating room, labor and delivery, and ambulatory settings in both obstetrics and gynecology.
Over the four years at UMHW, our residents experience rotations in gynecologic oncology, maternal fetal medicine and ultrasound, reproductive endocrinology and infertility and many other rotations selected to provide the very best clinical preparation for their future careers. Elective rotations can be tailored to fit the interests of individual residents and their desired experiences.
Our program excels in several areas. First and foremost, our robust surgical and clinical training prepares our graduates for independent practice. Our training environment is collaborative and supportive with a strong focus on teamwork and maintaining a positive culture amongst residents and faculty. Our resident physicians also play an active role in lectures and simulations and teaching medical students, contributing to the overall success of our program.
As you embark on this residency path, we want to emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We understand the demands of our field and the dedication required to excel, but we also recognize that your well-being is crucial to providing the best care for our patients. We are committed to create an environment that supports both your professional development and personal health. Grand Rapids is a vibrant city that offers a high quality of life, with a rich cultural scene, excellent schools, and abundant recreational opportunities. Whether you enjoy the arts, outdoor activities, or exploring new culinary experiences, you will find plenty to enjoy in our community.
Successful graduates have transitioned to practices throughout the United States in a variety of professional situations including private practice, hospital employed practice, and academic medicine and fellowship. We welcome your interest in our training program and look forward to meeting you and working with you as you consider your future in medicine.
Sincerely,
Renee Elderkin, M.D.
Residency Program Director OB/GYN
University of Michigan Health-West
Meet our Obstetrics & Gynecology Residents
PGY 1 Residents
Andrea Done, D.O.
Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Nicolette Herbert, D.O.
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Kirsten Tucker, D.O.
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
PGY 2 Residents
Lydia Cameron, D.O.
Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bailee Reilly, D.O.
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Keely Robino, D.O.
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
PGY 3 Residents
Sloane Booterbaugh, D.O.
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University-Health Sciences – College of Osteopathic Medicine
Emma Flynn-Kopko, D.O.
Medical School: Michigan State University – College of Osteopathic Medicine
Rachel Mares, D.O.
Medical School: Rocky Vista University – College of Osteopathic Medicine
PGY 4 Residents
Jessica Bhandari, D.O.
Medical School: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Allison Kraft, D.O.
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Vaishnavi Pochincherla
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Meet our Obstetrics & Gynecology Faculty
Obstetrics & Gynecology Faculty
Renee Elderkin, M.D.
Program Director
Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Residency: University of Chicago and Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital
Jeff Postlewaite, D.O., M.B.A., F.A.C.O.O.G, D.I.O.
Designated Institutional Officer/Core Faculty
Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University
Residency: Chicago Osteopathic Hospital
Brad Irving, D.O.
Core Faculty
Medical School: Midwestern University-Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Michigan Health-West
Steven Lown, D.O.
Core Faculty
Medical School: University of Health Science College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University Of Michigan Health -West
Stephanie Getz, D.O.
Core Faculty
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Michigan Health-West
Susan Vandenbosch, M.D.
Core Faculty
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Residency: Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital
Kevin Brader, M.D.
Core Faculty
Medical School: Northwestern University Medical School
Residency: Northwestern University Medical Center
Fellowship: University of Texas-M D Anderson Cancer Center, Gynecologic Oncology
Judith Florido, D.O.
Faculty
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Michigan Health-West
Kelly Hansul, D.O.
Faculty
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Michigan Health-West
Peter Kaczkofsky, D.O.
Faculty
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Michigan Health-West
Tracie Rulewicz, D.O.
Faculty
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Michigan Health-West
Maia Sullivan, D.O.
Faculty
Medical School: Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Michigan Health-West
Emily English, M.D
Faculty
Medical School: University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Residency: Stanford University Medical Center
Fellowship: University of Michigan Medical Center, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
Mallorie Hoover, D.O.
Faculty
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Fellowship: The Christ Hospital, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
Emma Giuliani, M.D.
Faculty
Medical School: University of Rome Tor Vergata School of Medicine
Residency: Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
Fellowship: University of Michigan Medical Center, Reproductive Endocrinology
David Colombo, M.D.
Faculty
Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health
Residency: University of Chicago Medical Center
Fellowship: Ohio State University Hospital, Maternal/Fetal Medicine
Lisa Thiel, D.O.
Faculty
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Michigan State University – McLaren Hospital
Fellowship: UPMC Pinnacle, Maternal/Fetal Medicine
Application Process and Requirements
Application Process and Requirements
Welcome Obstetrics & Gynecology Potential Applicants!
We are so excited and honored that you are interested in pursuing your residency at University of
Michigan Health – West. We welcome you and greatly encourage medical students interested in the Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program to participate in a fourth year Obstetrics & Gynecology rotation.
We hope this information below answers some questions you have regarding the application &
interview process. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us at: [email protected]
Residency Application Requirements:
All applications must come through ResidencyCAS.
Letters of Recommendation: Three letters with a minimum of 1+ letter from an Ob/Gyn Physician.
You must have a COMLEX Level 2 score above 500 OR a USMLE Step 2 score above 220 (we do not require both) and must be passed on the first attempt.
We recommend your application is complete and submitted at the latest by November 1st to be considered for an interview.
Interview Information:
Once we review all applications, interviews will be offered. For students who are completing an audition rotation, decision of interviewing will be decided after the rotation is completed. Interviews will be held VIRTUALLY in December and possibly into January. Please contact our Residency Program Coordinator for additional details.
VISA Candidates:
University of Michigan Health – West does not 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.
Additional Resources
For More Information
Program Director -Renee Elderkin, M.D.
Contact Chelsea Cavataio, Program Coordinator