Benefits & Stipend

Medical School

An applicant for postgraduate medical training must be a graduate of a medical school recognized for its quality of education.

For U.S. and Canadian medical school graduates, the applicant must be a graduate of a medical school that has been accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). The list may be found at: https://lcme.org/directory/accredited-u-s-programs/.

For U.S. osteopathic medical school graduates, the applicant must be a graduate of a medical school that has been accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).  The list may be found at: www.osteopathic.org/inside-aoa/about/affiliates/Pages/osteopathic-medical-schools.aspx(link is external)

For non-U.S. or Canadian medical school graduates, the applicant must be a graduate of a college/university found on the Medical Schools Recognized by the Medical Board of California list posted on the Michigan Medicine website, affiliation with a school on the approved list is not sufficient. The list may be found at https://www.mbc.ca.gov/Licensing/Physicians-and-Surgeons/Apply/Schools-Recognized.aspx

Background Check

Successful completion of a background check is a condition of employment.

Pre-Employment Drug Screen

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment.

Note: Cannabis (marijuana) use in any form, whether for medical purposes or not, is prohibited. You should be aware that some cannabidiol (CBD) products will result in a positive drug test for marijuana. A positive drug test for marijuana will therefore prevent successful completion of the pre-employment drug screen and will result in revocation of a conditional employment offer.

Employment Eligibility

Non-US citizens are required to have one of the following: 

• a J-1 visa sponsored by the ECFMG;
• have a valid Permanent Resident (green card) status; 
• in the process of pursuing a green card application and hold a valid EAD on the basis of that application that the Ascension Macomb-Oakland Legal team has reviewed and determined the
• probability that the EAD will remain valid or can be extended for the duration of the training program; or,
• have an EAD card associated with the granting of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

Covid-19 and Influenzas Vaccinations

Full COVID-19 vaccination is required prior to the start of employment.  Annual Influenza vaccinations are required during employment.

Foreign Medical Graduates

Graduates of foreign medical schools are required to hold a current, valid certificate from the ECFMG, in addition to meeting the medical school requirements listed above.

National Examinations

Completion of the applicable examinations is required:

• M.D. — USMLE Step 1 and 2 CK
• D.O. — COMLEX Step 1 & 2
• Dentists — NBDE Steps 1 & 2
• Podiatrists — NBPME Part 1 and 2 (Class of 2015 and after [excluding Class of 2016], part 2 written & CSPE)