Fig. 2

Practice locations of GRMEP GME primary care graduates immediately following graduation. Primary care graduates who underwent their medical school training at MSU-CHM were more likely to practice in Michigan and, more specifically, West Michigan after residency training, compared to non-MSU-CHM alumni (p < 0.001). Primary care was defined as Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, and Pediatrics. West Michigan was defined as the following counties in Michigan: Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana and Ottawa