Education Opportunities

In this section

Education Opportunities

Spectrum Health Lakeland is a nationally recognized not-for-profit community health system. We are known for delivering an exceptional patient experience by providing superior health and medical services within the region and the state. Spectrum Health Lakeland is also committed to undertake research programs to address the unmet needs in human health and disease.
 
Through our graduate medical education program we aim to provide quality, structured postgraduate residency opportunities that foster professional and personal development, while assuring high quality patient care. We offer residency training programs in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine. Spectrum Health Lakeland is also an educational affiliate of Central Michigan University College of Medicine and a base hospital for Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. 

 

Graduate Medical Education (GME)

Integral to our mission is providing quality, structured postgraduate residency programs that foster residents’ professional and personal development, assuring high quality patient care, and conducting research in human health and disease. 

Residencies

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

The purpose of the Lakeland Care Continuing Medical Education (CME) program is to provide diverse, evidence based educational opportunities that increases physician competence, enhance practice performance, promote patient safety, and improve patient outcomes within our Michigan communities.

We offer numerous delivery methods of Continuing Medical Education via interactive didactic lectures, panel discussion, multidisciplinary cancer conferences, and enduring materials.

Lakeland Care CME adheres to the ACCME guidelines, policies and procedures.

Community and Patients

Spectrum Health Lakeland is committed to meeting the health and wellness needs of our community. We serve people of all ages through a wide array of education and community benefit programs designed to enhance the quality of life for the residents of Southwest Michigan.

Continue Watching

Bigger than a Building: Newly renovated Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital Pavilion

The newly renovated Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital Pavilion in St. Joseph focuses on high-tech modernizations and exceptional patient experiences.

Dec 07, 2022
COVID-19 Update 12.22.21

Hear from Dr. Hamel and Berrien County Health Department medical director, Rex Cabaltica, MD, as they share the latest COVID-19 headlines in Berrien County.

Dec 22, 2021
COVID-19 Update 12.8.21

Spectrum Health Lakeland president, Dr. Loren Hamel and Berrien County Health Department Medical Director, Dr. Rex Cabaltica share the latest COVID-19 updates in Berrien County.

Dec 08, 2021
How can you prepare for the cost of birth?

Are you expecting? You may have a lot of financial questions. Our financial counselors are here to help, regardless of your situation.

Dec 06, 2021
How can you prepare for the cost of surgery?

Planning for a surgery? Stay ahead of your health care bills by connecting with a financial counselor today.

Dec 06, 2021
How can financial counselors help?

If you’re concerned about your medical bills or just have questions, our financial counselors are here to help.

Dec 06, 2021
COVID-19 Update 11.10.21

Spectrum Health Lakeland president, Dr. Loren Hamel and Berrien County Health Department Medical Director, Dr. Rex Cabaltica share the latest COVID-19 updates in Berrien County.

Nov 10, 2021
COVID-19 Update 9.22.21

Spectrum Health Lakeland President Loren B. Hamel, MD, and Acting Health Officer at the Berrien County Health Department, Courtney Davis, share the latest COVID-19 updates in Berrien County.

Sep 22, 2021
COVID-19 Update 9.8.21

Spectrum Health Lakeland President Loren B. Hamel, MD, and Acting Health Officer at the Berrien County Health Department, Courtney Davis, share the latest COVID-19 updates in Berrien County.

Sep 08, 2021
COVID-19 Update 8.25.2021

President Loren B. Hamel, MD, and Berrien County Medical Director and family medicine physician, Rex Cabaltica, MD, shared the latest COVID-19 updates in Berrien County

Aug 25, 2021

Trending on Lakeland

Corewell Health South Gala raises over $500,000 for nurse education

Thank you to everyone who donated to and attended our At the Heart of Healing Gala, hosted by Corewell Health Foundation Southwest Michigan! With your support, we welcomed more than 300 guests and raised over $500,000. These essential funds will offer higher education opportunities for our Corewell Health South nurses.

Corewell Health South Hospitals Awarded “A” in Patient Safety

The Leapfrog Group designates "A" grades in Patient Safety to Corewell Health South Hospitals.

Lory’s Place receives grant for grief alliance work in Benton Harbor

The Berrien Community Foundation awarded Lory’s Place, a program of Caring Circle at Corewell Health South, a $10,000 project grant to support one year of continued grief work aiding the Community Grief Alliance program, and Community Grief Brunch.

Corewell Health South receives grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the United States’ largest philanthropy focused solely on health, recently awarded Corewell Health South, formerly Spectrum Health Lakeland, a $40,000 grant to support research into neighborhood and institutional trust to improve community conditions and advance health equity.

Corewell Health South Offering Free Open Enrollment Help

Corewell Health South, formerly Spectrum Health Lakeland, is providing free financial counseling support to community members during health insurance open enrollment, which runs from November 1, 2022, through January 15, 2023.

Corewell Health South Welcomes New Primary Care Physician in Niles

Corewell Health South, formerly Spectrum Health Lakeland, is pleased to welcome primary care physician, Max Schaefer, DO, to the medical staff.

Corewell Health South Welcomes New General Surgeon

Corewell Health South, formerly Spectrum Health Lakeland, is pleased to welcome board-certified general surgeon, Stephen Komara, DO, to the medical staff.

Corewell Health Earns Highest Marks in Digital Health

Corewell Health West and Corewell Health South, formerly Spectrum Health and Spectrum Health Lakeland, have earned the highest marks of any health care organization in the country in the 2022 College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) Digital Health Most Wired survey.

Corewell Health South Announces New Human Resource Leadership

Corewell Health South, formerly Spectrum Health Lakeland, welcomes Stephanie McNeil, MBA, as vice president, human resource business partner.

Drug Take Back Day Encourages Disposal of Unwanted Medications

Corewell Health South, formerly Spectrum Health Lakeland, in partnership with the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is providing community members with the opportunity to dispose of unused and unwanted prescription drugs during a Drug Take Back Day event on Saturday, October 29.

Corewell Health South to Host Community Education Event at Greater Niles Senior Center

Older adults and individuals caring for a loved one 65 years or older are encouraged to attend a free community event, Seniors in the know: Life planning made easy.

New Primary Care Doctor Joins Corewell Health South

Corewell Health South, formerly Spectrum Health Lakeland, is pleased to welcome board-certified family medicine provider, Eli Sager, DO, to the medical staff.

Community Grand Rounds Explores the Connection Between Housing and Health

Corewell Health South, formerly Spectrum Health Lakeland, will host a Community Grand Rounds speaker series event titled “Health, Housing and Healing” on October 27 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

BHSH System Announces Name: Corewell Health™

BHSH System, the new health system formed in February 2022 by Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health, announced its new name today, Corewell Health™, signaling its bold commitment to health and wellness.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Welcomes New Female General Surgeon and Two Advanced Practitioners

Spectrum Health Lakeland is pleased to welcome general surgeon, Allison Hoch, DO, Hillary Edgerly, NP, and Genna Grondin, NP, to the medical staff.

© Spectrum Health Lakeland 2022
Hospital