Family Medicine

The Academic Affairs Division coordinates the family medicine clerkships within the College of Human Medicine.

Students completing courses offered by the Department of Family Medicine report high levels of satisfaction. Many students who choose to specialize in Family Medicine say that they made their career choice as a result of their experiences in the Family Medicine Clerkship. Electives are available that allow students to experience many aspects of Family Medicine, including outpatient, inpatient, geriatrics, research, rural practice, sports medicine, and palliative care.

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine is committed to educating exemplary physicians and scholars, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing service at home and abroad. We enhance our communities by providing outstanding primary and specialty care, promoting the dignity and inclusion of all people, and responding to the needs of the medically underserved.

The College of Human Medicine’s footprint spans the state of Michigan. Medical education takes place across eight campuses through affiliations with local hospitals, clinics, and other health care providers. These community campuses are located in Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Midland Regional, Southeast Michigan, Traverse City and the Upper Peninsula Region.