Thank you for taking the time to explore the Primary Care physician opportunities within the General Medicine division at Michigan Medicine. Michigan Medicine’s Primary Care network serves Ann Arbor and surrounding communities, and is poised to expand. We are dedicated to serving our local communities by providing superior patient-centered care and creating strong, long-lasting, patient-doctor relationships. The University of Michigan is consistently ranked as one of the best university workplaces in the U.S. Contributing reasons are the high priority that is placed on creating an environment where faculty and staff do their best work, and providing a place where faculty and staff’s contributions to making a difference, whether it’s locally, regionally or nationally, are recognized and valued. Please see below to learn more about the benefits of working at Michigan Medicine and becoming a part of our Primary Care Program team.
Access to a Leading and Nationally-Recognized Hospital
Our Primary Care physicians have direct access to Michigan Medicine’s hospital resources and services, and are supported by Michigan Medicine’s Ambulatory Care Services team of outstanding nurses and clinical administrative staff.
A few facts and figures:
- In 2016, Michigan Medicine had approximately 26,000 employees, more than 2 million outpatient clinic visits, more than 54,000 surgical cases, and almost 50,000 hospital discharges. Learn more.
- For 2017-18, Michigan Medicine was ranked #1 in the state and #6 in the nation, along with nine Michigan Medicine specialty areas ranking in the top 10 in the country by the U.S. News & World Report.
- In 2017, Michigan Medicine was once again recognized as one of "Metropolitan Detroit's 2017 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For."
- In 2017, for the fifth straight year, Michigan Medicine has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s annual list of “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare.”
Access to and Collaboration with Specialty Experts
There are 20 clinical departments at the University of Michigan, which affords faculty and staff direct access to specialists and subspecialists, improving their patient’s experience and providing increased levels of care coordination. It also allows for a collaborative environment for all faculty, fellows, and residents to share knowledge and learn from each other.
Numerous Practice Locations
In addition to the Taubman Health Center (attached to the University Hospital) and the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, our Primary Care physicians see patients at seven other locations in communities throughout Southeast Michigan, which include Ann Arbor, Brighton, Canton, Northville, and Saline.
Pioneering Initiatives to Improve Patient Care and Experience
Project CORE
The University of Michigan Medical Group has implemented an Association of American Medicine Colleges (AAMC) initiative, Project CORE (Coordinating Optimal Referral Experiences), to increase access to and efficiency of specialty medical services by improving collaboration and communication between U-M primary care and specialty physicians. Project CORE uses tools in the electronic medical record (EMR) to refine the referral process within Michigan Medicine. It streamlines physician collaboration by encouraging the use of eConsults and enhanced referrals, both of which are implemented and used by U-M providers.
Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+)
The majority of our nine primary care practice locations have been selected to participate in the Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+) model. CPC+ is a national advanced primary care medical home model by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that aims to strengthen primary care through regionally-based multi-payer payment reform and care delivery transformation. CPC+ seeks to improve the quality of care patients receive, improve patients’ health, and spend health care dollars more wisely.
Excellent Benefits and Compensation Package
- Compensation package with guaranteed salary plus incentive bonuses
- Relocation support
- Generous signing bonus
Life in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor is a great place to live, with a unique mix of small-town charm and metropolitan appeal. To learn more about our city, visit:
How to Apply
Send cover letter and CV to:
Laurence McMahon, MD, MPH
Chief, Division of General Medicine
2800 Plymouth Rd, B16/Rm 430W
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2800
Phone: 734- 936-5216
Fax: 734-936-8944
squigley@umich.edu
To inquire, please contact:
Robert Ernst, MD
Senior Associate Chief, Ambulatory Care Program
Assistant Chair, Academic Primary Care Program
Department of Internal Medicine
Phone: 734-647-8160
robernst@umich.edu
