Inpatient Medicine - Team based care from admission to discharge
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland in Pontiac, MI is a 497 bed hospital featuring both Medical and Cardiac intensive care units, an onsite Long-Term Acute Care hospital, Inpatient Rehab, Level II trauma center, with robust specialty and subspecialty support. We are fully integrated with the Epic EMR with real time patient data and communication among our medical teams across mobile messaging platforms.
Ambulatory Medicine - commitment to serving a diverse population
Henderson Clinic,
which is a FQHC associated with The Wellness Plan is the main site for
Resident Continuity clinic. We have 11 exam rooms, Telehealth
capability, on-site Behavioral Health, an updated EMR with preventative
wellness tracking in addition to ongoing didactic curriculum focusing on
Social Determinants of Health and reducing Disparities.
GK-MD.com - a comprehensive Online Medical Education platform to serve multiple learner needs
In order to meet learners when and where they have the opportunity for
focused learning, the our program provides online streaming media, board
review materials, regular self-assessments and interactive modules to
practice clinical and diagnostic skills.
Conferences - High Yield, effective didactics on clinically relevant topics
Conferences include Resident-run Grand Rounds, with Journal Club and
Continuous Quality Improvement cases, Subpecialty lectures and weekly high yield board review covering topics
aligned with the ABIM blueprint. Our Interactive sessions include EKG analysis, and Morning Report Case Discussions.
Tour our Digital Learning Platform
See our Didactics in Action
Resident Research And Teaching
Our residents and faculty regularly present research at the Local, State
and National levels, through organizations including ACP, SGIM, ATS,
ACG and ACC.
Resident life
Our 53 residents learn through hands-on patient care, while still
maintaining dedicated time for longitudinal study, research, recreation
and other commitments. Residents average 5-8 days off/month, with
dedicated monthly Wellness Events.
about us
We are one of 6 accredited Residency Programs in addition to a Cardiology
Fellowship. We are affiliated with Ross University and are a top
clinical site for undergraduate medical education.
Graduate ready for practice
Recent Resident Fellowship Placements:
Cardiology - University of Texas, Baylor University, Orange Park Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Geriatric Medicine - University of Michigan, Loyola University, Wayne State University Nephrology -Virginia Commonwealth University Infectious Disease - Ascension St. John, Virginia Commonwealth University Palliative Care - Wayne State University/DMC
Recent Resident Employment Contracts
Hospitalist, Mayo Clinic, Texas Tech Memorial University Medical Center Hermann-Texas Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Chief Residency – St. Mary Mercy Livonia Clinical Faculty - Central Michigan University Primary Care – Elmhurt Memorial Clinic, Clarkston Internal Medicine
Dr. Krishnamoorthy (Program Director) and Drs. Duong and Zechar (Associate Program Directors) talk about resident education, a personalized clinical experience and resident wellness.
The resident experience at sjmo
Our current learners describe a typical day as a resident on inpatient wards, chief responsibilities and research opportunities.
Life after residency
Successful graduates discuss how their experience St. Joseph Mercy Oakland prepared them for transition into fellowship, hospitalist practice and primary care.
committed faculty and educational excellence
Our full time Clinical Educators discuss bedside education and resident engagement with direct patient care, in floors, clinic and ICU.
Our applicant Selection & interview process
All interviews will be conducted through videoconference in on a secure platform to ensure a seamless positive experience for involved. Applicants will participate in a group Program Director interview, in addition to 1 on 1 interviews with Faculty and Residents. Applicants will also have a chance to meet informally with residents and attend daily conference
