Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Program
About This Program
We seek dedicated, compassionate, and curious individuals who are committed to patient-centered care and self-directed learning. Our internal medicine residency offers high-impact, community-based training at the only hospital in the county, serving a broad population. Residents work side-by-side with attendings in collaborative teams. In this small program, trainees play a vital role in shaping its culture, identity, and future through shared leadership, mentorship, and deep camaraderie.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Richard Albert Santos, PhD, MD, BS
Henry Ford Health Jackson
Primary Program Contact
Dawn Hein, BS
Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
Locations
Henry Ford Health Jackson
GME Internal Med
205 N East Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
205 N East Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 4 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 17, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 8, 2025 - Jan 17, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 16, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 7, 2026 - Jan 30, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 22 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.