Welcome from the Program Director
Heather Laird-Fick, MD, MPH, FACP

It is my pleasure to introduce you to the Michigan State University Internal Medicine Residency Program. We are committed to training residents who will constantly pursue excellence. We strive to provide a challenging yet supportive atmosphere, where autonomy and supervision are in dynamic balance. MSU is a truly energizing training site, fueled by a proactive team spirit.

Our residents have an outstanding record of success in achieving their goals, including subspecialty and primary care careers. The MSU internal medicine curriculum is nationally acclaimed. To prepare you for success in your chosen career, we have created a flexible program with a wide range of elective training opportunities. Residents have the opportunity to pursue research, rotate on subspecialty services, and pursue non-medicine specialty rotations. In addition, we have numerous volunteer community faculty who support primary care experiences at their ambulatory offices.

Located in East Lansing, Michigan State University is one of the largest universities in the United States. With over 40,000 students, the campus supports a significant international population of faculty, students, and support personnel. Our affiliated hospital teaching sites are located in neighboring Lansing, Michigan, which is the Michigan state capital. The metro-Lansing area serves rural farming populations in the greater mid-Michigan area. The extensive socioeconomic diversity of the combined Lansing-East Lansing population supports a stimulating training experience with broad diagnostic challenges.

Our faculty is committed to educational excellence. The Michigan State University College of Human Medicine is nationally recognized as a leader in medical education, and as a leading primary care medical school. Our training hospitals have been repeatedly recognized by U.S. News for national “top 50” care in numerous specialties. Our residency enjoys full ACGME accreditation status, a reflection of our well structured curriculum. The Program Director and residency faculty have received national and regional awards for teaching excellence.

Our residency program is committed to your success. We maintain a supportive small-group atmosphere that is well suited to creating strong bonds between residents, faculty, and patients. Whatever your professional goals may be, at MSU you will complete your transformation from “student” to “physician” while forming friendships that will last a lifetime.

I hope you enjoy the information available on our website. Do not hesitate to contact us for any questions.

Heather Laird-Fick, MD, MPH, FACP
Program Director, MSU Internal Medicine Residency Program