Community pediatrics
in the heart of
Detroit.
Authority Health's Pediatrics Residency Program prepares compassionate, community-focused pediatricians through diverse clinical experiences, individualized mentorship, and training rooted in population health and health equity.
A small, close-knit program with the reach of a major children's hospital.
Community-focused
Primary care at the grassroots community level, caring for children whose health is shaped by social determinants.
CPHHE Certification
A one-year Certification in Population Health and Health Equity (CPHHE) through the University of Michigan School of Public Health, built into residency.
Integrated with CHM
Inpatient and specialty training alongside the Children's Hospital of Michigan program — Level I trauma, Level IV NICU, ECMO.
Small within a larger program
A close-knit family with full access to the resources and training of a large academic facility.
Community outreach
PEACH, an advocacy elective, and dedicated community rotations put advocacy into practice.
Diverse community
Residents from many states and countries — DOs, MDs, and international grads training together.
Children's Hospital of Michigan
Inpatient and specialty training is integrated with the larger Children's Hospital of Michigan pediatric program in the Detroit Medical Center — a Level I Pediatric Trauma & Burn Center with a Level IV NICU and ECMO capabilities, and the hospital where the AAP was founded. Outpatient training happens in Federally Qualified Health Centers and private practice clinics across metro Detroit.
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A categorical, community-based pediatrics program in Detroit
Three years, 6–8 residents per class, and a home in the Detroit Wayne County Health Authority GME Consortium — in partnership with Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Primary Clinical Sites
- Federally Qualified Health Centers across inner and metro Detroit
- Children's Hospital of Michigan (Detroit Medical Center) — inpatient & specialty training
- CHM Specialty Center — subspecialty outpatient experiences
- Private practice clinic sites for community-based continuity
Accreditation
A 3-year ACGME-accredited categorical pediatrics program. Regardless of degree (MD or DO), all graduates are eligible to sit for the American Board of Pediatrics exam.
NRMP # 1920320C0
Patient Population Served
Residents care for children in medically underserved, high physician-shortage neighborhoods of Detroit — treating complex medical problems shaped by social determinants and population health.
Training Partnerships
- Children's Hospital of Michigan / Detroit Medical Center
- Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- University of Michigan School of Public Health (CPHHE)
- Detroit Wayne County Health Authority
Teaching Health Center · Graduate Medical Education
The GME Consortium is the second largest Teaching Health Center (THC) in the nation, funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for the purpose of training primary care residents in medically underserved and high physician-shortage areas.
Dr. Chaya Pitman-Hunt, DO
Dr. Sandeep Bhatti, DO
Dr. Mac Fountain, DO
Maisha Hossain, BS
Welcome to the pediatric residency program at Authority Health. I'm a pediatric hospitalist at the Children's Hospital of Michigan, where I trained, and the mother of three wonderfully crazy children. I have the privilege of leading this creative, innovative program, which prepares residents for the rigors of clinical practice with a distinct focus on the social determinants of health.
We value wellness, diversity, and inclusion. We provide excellent, intensive inpatient education with our partners at CHM — but we also believe training residents outside the four walls of a hospital is essential to understanding the social factors that shape our patients' health.
Our one-year Population Health certification, in partnership with the University of Michigan School of Public Health, adds another layer to the well-rounded, community-focused education we're so proud of. And aside from our strong academics, what I value most is our small family feel — it takes a family to successfully complete residency, and I'm so proud of our residents and faculty.
— Dr. Chaya Pitman-Hunt, DO, Program Director
Diversity
- Residents from many states and countries
- DOs, MDs, and international graduates
- A range of backgrounds and life experiences
Small program, larger program
- A close-knit family
- Full access to the resources and training of a large academic facility
Community outreach
- PEACH
- Advocacy elective
- Community rotation
- Population Health & Equity Certification
Wellness & education
- Wellness days & all-class meetings
- CHM lectures & weekly AH lectures
- Academic half-days
A city worth training in
From the riverfront and Eastern Market to Great Lakes shorelines and Michigan's Pictured Rocks, residents build a life here — not just a residency.
The people you'll train beside
Pumpkin carvings, Tigers games, beach days, and birthdays between shifts — this is the family you'll join. Meet the residents by class.
Abishek Roshan, MD
- Medical school
- St George's University of London
- Hometown
- Vancouver, Canada
Atisha Patel, MD
- Medical school
- All Saints University School of Medicine, Dominica
- Hometown
- Vineland, NJ
Brittany Lane, MD
- Medical school
- MSU College of Human Medicine
- Hometown
- Muskegon, MI
Michael Jones, DO
- Medical school
- California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Hometown
- Clovis, CA
Aminat Bello, MD
- Medical school
- St. George's University School of Medicine
- Hometown
- Bloomfield Hills, MI
Chuchitra Thanigaivasan, MD
- Medical school
- Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
- Hometown
- Charlotte, NC
Dana Jaalouk, MD
- Medical school
- Florida State University College of Medicine
- Hometown
- Pensacola, FL
Jaeina Limbo, DO
- Medical school
- Nova Southeastern University KPCOM
- Hometown
- West Bloomfield, MI
Jeffrey Ambrose, MD
- Medical school
- Wake Forest University School of Medicine
- Hometown
- Okemos, MI
Katherine Chu, DO
- Medical school
- Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Hometown
- Houston, TX
Nina Bui, DO
- Medical school
- Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Hometown
- Lincoln, NE
Nurcan Ozkan, MD
- Medical school
- Caribbean Medical University School of Medicine, Curaçao
- Hometown
- Bursa, Türkiye
Alison Rousseau, MD
- Medical school
- Wayne State University School of Medicine
- Hometown
- Grand Blanc, MI
- Clinical interest
- Hospital medicine
Breanna Kooienga, MD
- Medical school
- Central Michigan University College of Medicine
- Hometown
- Canton, MI
- Clinical interest
- Hematology/Oncology
Daniel Bush, DO
- Medical school
- Western University COM
- Hometown
- Denver, CO
- Clinical interest
- Outpatient pediatrics — I'm very excited to start my outpatient practice and get to watch kids as we both grow up together.
Heidi Michael, DO
- Medical school
- A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Hometown
- Oak Park, MI
- Clinical interest
- Helping little ones and little hearts thrive
Savannah Kandalaft, MD
- Medical school
- University of Queensland, Australia
- Hometown
- Los Angeles, CA
- Clinical interest
- NICU
Souad Saleh, DO
- Medical school
- Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Hometown
- Dearborn, MI
- Clinical interest
- Hospital medicine
Zoe Soble, DO
- Medical school
- MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Hometown
- West Bloomfield, MI
- Clinical interest
- Outpatient pediatrics
Where our graduates go — all across the country
Authority Health graduates practice primary care, lead as hospitalists, and match into fellowships nationwide.
Three years, built around continuity and community
Rotations run in four-week blocks — 13 per academic year — with A/B rotations, limited Jeopardy coverage, no 24-hour call in PGY-1, four weeks of vacation, and one four-day holiday.
Sample rotation schedule
| Block | Year 1 (PGY-1) | Year 2 (PGY-2) | Year 3 (PGY-3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambulatory | Ambulatory / 1-wk vacation | Ambulatory / 1-wk vacation |
| 2 | Outpatient Subspecialty | Ambulatory / 1-wk vacation | Ambulatory / 1-wk vacation |
| 3 | Emergency Dept | Emergency Dept | Emergency Dept |
| 4 | Newborn | Newborn Supervisor | Allergy / Immunology |
| 5 | NICU | NICU | GI / ID Consult |
| 6 | Pediatric Psychiatry | Heme/Onc — Clinic/Consults | Nephrology |
| 7 | Inpatient Peds | PICU | PICU |
| 8 | Inpatient Peds | Cardiology | Inpatient Peds Supervisor |
| 9 | Inpatient Peds | Community Medicine | Inpatient Peds Supervisor — Night Float |
| 10 | Observation Unit | Observation Unit Supervisor | Inpatient Peds Supervisor |
| 11 | Behavior & Development | Infectious Disease | Adolescent Medicine |
| 12 | Vacation 2 wk / Elective 2 wk | 4-week Elective | 4-week Elective |
| 13 | Vacation 2 wk / Selective 2 wk | Vacation 2 wk / Elective 2 wk | Vacation 2 wk / Elective 2 wk |
Your pathway to Authority Health
From first click to Match Day — here's how to become part of the program.
Explore
Browse the curriculum and follow @AuthorityHealthPediatrics.
Attend an open house
Join a virtual open house to meet residents and faculty live.
Ask a Resident
Send your questions straight to a current resident.
Apply via ERAS
Search "Detroit Wayne County Health Authority GME Consortium." NRMP #1920320C0.
Interview
Selected applicants interview virtually with faculty and residents.
Match with us
Rank us, match with us, and start training in Detroit.
Do you have minimum USMLE or COMLEX scores?
No — there is no minimum score cutoff.
Do you accept both the USMLE and the COMLEX?
Yes, we accept either the USMLE or the COMLEX.
How many letters of recommendation do you require?
Three.
Do you accept osteopathic and allopathic graduates?
Yes — both DO and MD graduates.
Do you accept international graduates?
Yes, but the program is unable to sponsor applicants who need visas.
Do I need USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX Level 2 completed to apply?
No — we review applications without Step/Level 2 scores. However, we must have documentation of successful completion of Step 2 (CK and CS) by the time of your interview.
Is there a maximum number of years since medical school graduation?
No limit on years since graduation — however, we do not consider applicants who have not been active in a clinical setting for two years or more.
Is the program approved to train VA-eligible residents?
Yes.
Why can't I find you on ERAS?
Search "Detroit Wayne County Health Authority GME Consortium" — that's how we're listed.
From the residents
- Find a quiet, secluded space — this could be home for the next three years.
- A tidy, non-distracting background is fine to be a talking point; a $10 clip-on ring light helps.
- Set your camera at shoulder height so you're looking straight ahead.
- Download Zoom/Teams to your phone as an internet backup.
- Practice Q&A with a friend, be yourself, and be ready to speak to anything on your application.
From Dr. Hunt
- Attend the pre-interview happy hours if you can — get a real feel for the culture.
- Ask questions in the group; people engage less in silent Zoom rooms.
- Collect names and emails of interviewers and current residents.
- If tech acts up, it's okay — just know who to call, and be flexible.
- Don't be shy, and don't be afraid to reach out after interviews to programs you liked.
Interested in pediatrics? We love connecting with medical students.
Exploring pediatrics, preparing for ERAS, looking for mentorship, or curious about our program — we're happy to speak at Pediatric Interest Group meetings, join recruitment fairs, host virtual Q&A sessions, and provide mentorship and application guidance.
Reach OutContact us
Questions about the program, ERAS, or visiting Detroit? Reach out any time.
Program Coordinator
Ms. Maisha Hossain
mhossain-gme@authorityhealth.org
Recruitment Chairs
Bre Kooienga · bkooienga-gme@authorityhealth.org
Savannah Kandalaft · skanadalaft-gme@authorityhealth.org
Nina Bui · nbui-gme@authorityhealth.org
Chief Residents
Sue Saleh · ssaleh-gme@authorityhealth.org
Alison Rousseau · aroussea-gme@authorityhealth.org
Mailing address
3031 W Grand Blvd, Suite #600
Detroit, MI 48202