Beacon Kalamazoo Heart Institute 1722 Shaffer St

Bronson Advanced Cardiac Healthcare is part of Bronson Healthcare, a nonprofit health system based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The system operates six U.S. offices including its Kalamazoo headquarters and provides comprehensive cardiovascular services across southwest Michigan, including hospitals, doctors, home care, and rehab. Bronson employs about 2,296 people and generates roughly $1.8 billion in annual revenue. Primary contact: (269) 341-7788 / (269) 341-7654. Main locations include Kalamazoo (HQ), Battle Creek, Paw Paw, and South Haven. For specific cardiac programs or advanced heart care in Kalamazoo, refer to Bronson Pulmonary Specialists and related Bronson cardiology services.

WMed (Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine) in Kalamazoo, MI, is a private nonprofit medical school affiliated with Western Michigan University and two local health systems (Beacon Health and Bronson Healthcare). It offers: - Education: A four-year Doctor of Medicine program; two MS programs (Biomedical Sciences and Medical Engineering); 10 residency programs and 5 fellowships accredited by LCME and ACGME. Joint accreditation for interprofessional continuing education. - Focus areas: Health equity, patient- and family-centered care, innovative research, and community partnerships; strong emphasis on diverse, inclusive practice. - Output and impact: Contributes to Southwest Michigan’s economy with job creation (~1,600 roles) and substantial regional economic impact; engages in drug discovery and medical device development through clinical, laboratory, and educational research. - Accreditation and status: Fully accredited (LCME and Higher Learning Commission). - Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan; HQ at 1000 Oakland Drive with additional offices in Kalamazoo. If you’re specifically looking for cardiology-related information at WMed, this summary confirms their status as a medical school with residency/fellowship programs but does not detail a dedicated cardiology department. For cardiology-specific training, contact WMed admissions or the affiliated teaching health systems (Beacon Health and Bronson) to confirm cardiology residency/fellowship slots and faculty.