Clinical Training and Curriculum

Clinical Training

Rotations include the following:

Our Program has adopted the 13 4-week block framework

PGY-5 year

• 3 rotations in Antepartum
• 1 rotation in Labor & Delivery
• 6 rotations in Ultrasound
• 2 rotations in Research
• 4 weeks’ vacation

PGY-6 year

• 1 rotation in Labor & Delivery
• 2 rotations in Genetics
• 1 rotation in Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
• 1 rotation in Fetal Echo
• 8 rotations in Research
• 4 weeks’ vacation

PGY-7 year

• 4 rotations in Ultrasound
• 6 rotations in Research
• 3 Elective rotations
• 4 weeks’ vacation

Research Training

Henry Ford Health is nationally-recognized for both clinical and basic research. Our academic health center is the leading non-university recipient of research funding ($80 million) in Michigan and is in the top 20% of NIH-funded institutions nationally. MFM Fellows have twelve months of protected research time distributed throughout the three years of fellowship. The Fellowship Director works with each fellow to identify research mentors both inside and outside of the division. There are multiple opportunities to collaborate with clinician researchers throughout the Henry Ford Health enterprise as well as scientists from the Henry Ford Health Public Health Sciences department.

Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

At Henry Ford Health, our Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship is deeply committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) in healthcare. Our faculty members actively lead transformative initiatives to address health disparities, improve maternal health outcomes, and cultivate an inclusive medical community. Their work extends beyond patient care—shaping policies, mentoring future healthcare leaders, and engaging with underserved communities to drive systemic change.

Meet Our Faculty in Health Equity

• D’Angela Pitts, M.D. – Director of Maternal Health Equity; Faculty, Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship program
  Dr. Pitts is at the forefront of efforts to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality, with a strong focus on addressing disparities in maternal healthcare. Through her leadership in health equity initiatives, medical education, and global health, she implements programs aimed at improving outcomes for vulnerable populations. She also plays a pivotal role in training the next generation of OB/GYNs and MFM specialists. Learn more about Dr. Pitts’ work:
  • Hospital-Based Doula Program Aims to Address Maternal Health Equity
  • 8 Pregnancy Self-Advocacy Tips For Black Women
• Martina Caldwell, M.D., M.S. – Medical Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Henry Ford Medical Group
  Dr. Caldwell is dedicated to eliminating healthcare disparities and fostering pathways to equity in medical education and clinical care. Her research explores innovative emergency department interventions to improve reproductive health equity, and she actively engages with underrepresented communities to bridge gaps in care. She also founded RYSE MED – Readying Youth Scientists for Excellence in Medicine, Health Equity, and Discovery—a groundbreaking program providing mentorship and clinical exposure for Metro Detroit high school students aspiring to enter healthcare careers.
• Kimberlydawn Wisdom, M.D., M.S. – Senior Vice President of Community Health & Equity, Chief Wellness & Diversity Officer
  A nationally recognized leader in public health and health equity, Dr. Wisdom has dedicated her career to addressing racial and socioeconomic disparities in maternal and infant health, chronic disease, and healthcare access. As Michigan’s first State Surgeon General and a former presidential advisor on health promotion, she has spearheaded initiatives integrating healthcare, education, and community partnerships to improve well-being across diverse populations.

Through the work of these faculty members, fellows, and others, Henry Ford Health Maternal Fetal Medicine continues to be a leader in advancing health equity, training inclusive healthcare providers, and ensuring that all patients—regardless of background—receive the highest standard of care.