Life in Jackson

Located in the heart of south-central Michigan, Jackson offers the perfect combination of small-city charm, affordability, and easy access to everything Michigan has to offer. As home to Henry Ford Jackson Hospital and a growing healthcare community, Jackson is an exciting place to build your career, put down roots, and enjoy life outside of the hospital.

One of the best things about Jackson is that there is always something to do—whether you're looking for a night out with co-residents or an afternoon outdoors. Jackson has 26 parks, numerous running and hiking trails, and 17 golf courses, making it easy to get outside and recharge after a busy day at the hospital.

The local restaurant and bar scene gives residents plenty of options for grabbing dinner, meeting up for drinks, or celebrating after a long week. Our residents frequently get together outside the hospital, creating the kind of camaraderie that makes a residency program feel like a community.

And when you're ready for a change of scenery, Jackson's location is hard to beat.

• Lansing: approximately 40 minutes away, offering Big Ten athletics, restaurants, entertainment, and cultural events.
• Ann Arbor: approximately 40 minutes away, with its vibrant downtown, incredible food scene, college-town energy, and University of Michigan athletics.
• Detroit: approximately 1 hour away, giving residents easy access to professional sports, concerts, major events, restaurants, nightlife, and everything a major metropolitan area has to offer.

Whether you want to spend Saturday morning hiking a local trail, catch a game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, explore downtown Lansing, or head to Detroit for a concert or sporting event, Jackson puts you within easy reach of it all.

The Best of Both Worlds

For residents with families, Jackson offers the advantages of a more affordable community while keeping larger cities and their resources close by. Local schools provide options within the community, while the surrounding Ann Arbor and Lansing areas offer additional educational opportunities.

Most importantly, Jackson gives you the opportunity to know your community, know your patients, and become part of something that is growing. As more healthcare professionals move to the area and the residency program continues to expand, this is an exciting time to train at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital.

Come train in Jackson, build lasting relationships, explore Michigan, and enjoy a residency experience where your life outside the hospital matters, too.

For more information about Jackson, visit:

• www.cityofjackson.org
• www.experiencejackson.com
• www.michigan.org/city/jackson