“The Office of Medical Education is committed to offering individualized support for every resident. Recognizing the challenges inherent in residency, our objective is to assist you in achieving your goals, effecting positive change, and developing leadership skills. Our aim is to empower you not only to thrive during residency but also to flourish in your career well beyond it—equipped with the confidence, capabilities, and connections to lead and succeed in any path you choose.” Jennifer Austad, MHA, Director Medical Education & DIO
Corewell Health Lakeland Office of Medical Education
About us
Thank you for your interest in our institution and its ACGME accredited graduate medical education programs. Corewell Health Lakeland is located in Southwest Michigan in Berrien County and is the primary healthcare system serving patients from five surrounding counties. Corewell Health Lakeland is a not-for-profit community health system consisting of two acute care hospitals, one in St. Joseph and one in Niles.
Nationally recognized for delivering an exceptional patient experience, Corewell Health Lakeland has received multiple awards in the areas of cardiovascular intervention, pulmonary medicine, clinical outcomes, and patient safety. Our mission is to provide superior health and medical services to meet patients’ needs in the state and the region.
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Graduate medical education
Integral to our mission is providing quality, structured postgraduate residency programs that foster residents’ professional and personal development, assuring high quality patient care, and conducting research in human health and disease.
“The Office of Medical Education is committed to offering individualized support for every resident. Recognizing the challenges inherent in residency, our objective is to assist you in achieving your goals, effecting positive change, and developing leadership skills. Our aim is to empower you not only to thrive during residency but also to flourish in your career well beyond it—equipped with the confidence, capabilities, and connections to lead and succeed in any path you choose.” Jennifer Austad, MHA, Director Medical Education & DIO
“The Office of Medical Education is committed to offering individualized support for every resident. Recognizing the challenges inherent in residency, our objective is to assist you in achieving your goals, effecting positive change, and developing leadership skills. Our aim is to empower you not only to thrive during residency but also to flourish in your career well beyond it—equipped with the confidence, capabilities, and connections to lead and succeed in any path you choose.” Jennifer Austad, MHA, Director Medical Education & DIO
“The Office of Medical Education is committed to offering individualized support for every resident. Recognizing the challenges inherent in residency, our objective is to assist you in achieving your goals, effecting positive change, and developing leadership skills. Our aim is to empower you not only to thrive during residency but also to flourish in your career well beyond it—equipped with the confidence, capabilities, and connections to lead and succeed in any path you choose.” Jennifer Austad, MHA, Director Medical Education & DIO
An affiliate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, a regional campus of Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and Central Michigan University College of Medicine, our physicians are eager to share their knowledge and skills with residents and students. On-site lectures and educational facilities, including an accredited simulation training center, combine with connectivity to Michigan State University’s vast medical education resources create an excellent clinical learning environment.
We currently offer residency training positions in the following:
Fostering cultural humility and professional growth
Through intentional efforts in recruitment, mentorship, and professional development, we strive to build a medical education community that reflects the values of compassion, innovation, and service to all. Together, we are shaping a future of healthcare that is inclusive, respectful, and forward-thinking.
The Corewell Health Lakeland residency programs are designed to foster a rigorous academic atmosphere that promotes both clinical proficiency and personal growth. Residents are supported through individualized mentorship, a strong emphasis on cultural awareness, and access to extensive educational resources that empower all residents to thrive. Our programs prepare physicians to serve communities with integrity, empathy, and a deep understanding of the human experience.
We encourage a mindset of cultural humility—an approach grounded in self-awareness, respectful engagement, and continuous learning. This perspective supports our commitment to professionalism, effective communication, and systems-based practice, ensuring that our medical education environment prepares learners to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care across all populations.
Graduate medical education alumni
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