GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Medical school graduates who are completing training at Corewell Health will have a new housing option in Grand Rapids starting in 2027.

The health system is set to break ground Tuesday, Oct. 21 on the Karl and Patricia Betz Resident Physician Living Center. The six-floor, 118-unit apartment building with ground-floor retail space will be located at 648 Ottawa Ave. NW.

Candace Smith-King, vice president of academic affairs at Corewell, said finding housing can be challenging for resident physicians moving to Grand Rapids. The new building is designed to make the process easier.

“By addressing one of the most immediate challenges for residents and fellows, we are creating a smoother, more supportive experience to pave the way for a physician’s life-long career in Michi

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