Genesys Health System, a member of Ascension Health, is a group of affiliated medical campuses, outpatient centers, primary care locations and ancillary health care organizations with a mission and history of improving our community's health for nearly 80 years. As the leading health care provider in mid-Michigan, Genesys is anchored by a 21st century inpatient facility - Genesys Regional Medical Center at Health Park - one of the first medical centers of its kind built both clinically and architecturally around a patient-focused care philosophy.

Genesys Regional Medical Center provides all of the prerequisites necessary for a first-class medical education. We have a large, diverse patient base combined with a medical staff including full-time academic physicians, as well as a cadre of dedicated teachers from the community who practice high-quality, compassionate medical care.

Our commitment to medical education encourages residents, interns and students to fully participate as members of the health care team. Our affiliations with the Statewide Campus System of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Michigan State University - Flint Area Medical Education, strengthen our ability to prepare physicians for the competitive and rapidly evolving health care profession.

Otorhinolaryngology/Oro-Facial Plastic Surgery

This is a five year residency designed to prepare the graduating resident to manage all aspects of a general otorhinolaryngology practice or proceed on to a subspecialty fellowship training.

This residency generally accepts one track intern per year. To apply for a PGYI position, you must complete the ERAS application. To apply for PGYII or above, you must complete the Genesys online application.

First Year Tracking Internship

* 6 months in Internal Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Family Practice and Emergency Medicine.
* 6 months in General Surgery.
o Will provide a strong foundation in surgical technique
o Peri-operative management
o Trauma care
* Certification in advanced trauma life support is required.

Second Year

* Begins the focus on basic skills in head and neck surgery.
* Core curriculum provides emphasis on both medical and surgical treatment as well as basic sciences.
* Introduction of diagnostic testing particular to Otorhinolaryngology.
* Out-rotation in Pediatric Otolaryngology at Children's Hospital of Michigan is provided.

Third Year

* Progressive training in surgical techniques building upon knowledge and skills.
* Development of clinical knowledge, technical skills and surgical judgment under close supervision.
* As surgical experience is gained, introduction to basics of oro-facial plastics surgery including an out-rotation to improve exposure to this subspecialty field.

Fourth Year

* Continue to develop plastic surgical technique.
* Exposure to more advanced concepts in Oncology and Head and Neck surgery.
* Focus on both Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology.
* Out-rotation in Head and Neck Surgery.

Final Year

* Expectation to manage all aspects of patient care.
* Emphasis on advanced techniques including a rotation in Otology and Neuro-otology.
* Leadership responsibilities encouraged through direction of junior residents, including responsibilities for their clinical and didactic training.
* Introduction of basic concepts of practice management.

On-Going

* Completion of home-study course for at least two years of training (to fulfill the college requirements for certification).
* Completion of certificate courses in Temporal Bone dissection and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.
* Temporal Bone Lab provided for supervised instruction and independent study of surgical techniques in the treatment of various otologic pathologies.
* Didactic training through regular conferences, clinical rounds and journal clubs.


Genesys is a founding member and training site in the Statewide Campus System (SCS) of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Our affiliated residencies include Emergency Medicine, ENT, Family Practice, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Ob/Gyn and Orthopedic Surgery. SCS is a partnership of 20 major teaching hospitals and Michigan State University that offers all the benefits and advantages of a nationally recognized university combined with the opportunity for hands-on clinical training. SCS enhances the diversity of clinical experience and strengthens the organization and planning for residency programs.

To see the contact: Otorhinolaryngology/ Oro-Facial Plastic Surgery

This information is reposted with thanks to Genesys Regional Medical Center.