Corewell Health-Grand Rapids/Michigan State University
The Corewell Health-Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Child Neurology residency in grand rapids, MI is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital / Michigan State University child neurology residency in Grand Rapids. Two residents are accepted each year into a five-year categorical program: two years of pediatrics, then one year of adult neurology and two years of child neurology, integrated. Didactics are with pediatric residents in years 1-2 and adult neurology residents in years 3-5. Training includes clinical care, teaching and basic science or clinical research, preparing graduates for practice, education or clinical research.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Ask how the integrated structure (1 adult neurology year plus 2 child neurology years) is scheduled and what electives are available.
- Subspecialty depth is a stated draw: epilepsy, cerebral palsy, neuromuscular, stroke, autoimmune, tumors, movement disorders, headache, neurocritical illness; name the areas you want and ask about mentors.
- Corewell cites being first in Michigan to offer pediatric neurocritical care with post-hospital follow-up and stroke clinics - emphasise interest if relevant.
- The program states it invests in developing residents as clinicians, researchers, educators and administrators; bring a concrete research or education plan.
- Review the program aims document for culture; the two-resident class is small, so stress collaborative fit.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Address
- Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Corewell Health-Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Child Neurology residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Corewell Health-Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Child Neurology residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 5 years (2 pediatrics + 1 adult neurology + 2 child neurology). Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Corewell Health-Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Child Neurology residency offer?
The directory records 2 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the Corewell Health-Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Child Neurology residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.