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Living Here
Living Here
Current Fellows choice of housing
Home Own/Rent: 47%
Apartments: 29%
Condos: 24%
A wide range of affordable housing options include:
Apartments in walking distance to the medical center
High rise lofts downtown
Quiet and historic neighborhoods a short bike ride away
Communities close to Ann Arbor include: Dexter, Pittsfield Township, Saline, Ypsilanti
Where Our Fellows Live
Where Our Fellows Live
Information for Families
Information for Families
Child Care Options
We polled faculty and staff on what child care options they used. Note that child care fills quickly so should you match with us, it is recommended to get on waiting lists ASAP.
Resources include:
Resources for International Families
Employment Resources
Other Employers
Private Sector Opportunities
Explore Ann Arbor
Explore Ann Arbor
Click below to see an in-depth look at Ann Arbor and Michigan Medicine
Ann Arbor Fun Facts
Ann Arbor Fun Facts
Home to the prestigious University of Michigan
77% of Ann Arbor residents hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Michigan Stadium, nicknamed “The Big House”, is the largest football stadium in America (3rd largest in the world!), holding crowds over 110,000
Over 79 miles of bike lanes make Ann Arbor One of the most bikeable cities in the US
The Ann Arbor Film Festival is one of the few Academy Award qualifying festivals in the United States
Local Eats and Drinks
Local Eats and Drinks
Where do we begin? Ann Arbor and it's surrounding areas have loads of great places to eat, drink, and relax. What's the occasion? Just hanging out, date night, celebration or an event? You name it, there is a place for you.
Restaurant List (our favorites): Bigalora, Detroit Street Filling Station, Dixboro Project, Frita Batidos, Gandy Dancer, Jolly Pumpkin, Savas, The Lunch Room Bakery & Cafe, Mash,The Nest Cocktail Bar & Kitchen, Thompsons & Co., Tomunkun, and Zingerman's Roadhouse and Bakery.
Breweries Around Town: Arbor Brewing Company, Bills Beer Garden, Blom Meadworks, Grizzly Peak, HOMES Brew & HOMES Campus, Mothfire Brewing Townies, Wolvering State Brewing, Ypsi Aleworks, 734 Brewing Company
Day trip well-known breweries: Atwater, Arcadia, Bells, Dragonmead Microbrewery, Founders, Shorts
Things To Do
Things To Do
Occurring at the end of July, this is one of the nation's largest outdoor art fairs.
Occurring at the end of July, this is one of the nation's largest outdoor art fairs.
In addition to exceptional courses that are nearby, the University of Michigan has two courses (UofM course and Radrick Farms) which are operated primarily for the UofM community.
In addition to exceptional courses that are nearby, the University of Michigan has two courses (UofM course and Radrick Farms) which are operated primarily for the UofM community.
Located in downtown Ann Arbor a "must see" attraction for anyone with kids.
Located in downtown Ann Arbor a "must see" attraction for anyone with kids.
Boasting 29 NCAA Division I Men's and Women's teams with over 50 national championships.
Boasting 29 NCAA Division I Men's and Women's teams with over 50 national championships.
Some of the best mountain biking trails in the state located in Chelsea, MI
Some of the best mountain biking trails in the state located in Chelsea, MI
A yearly festival that runs from June to July only a 5 minute walk from the hospital. Live music, dancing, movies and more on multiple outdoor stages from 4pm to 10pm most nights of the week.
A yearly festival that runs from June to July only a 5 minute walk from the hospital. Live music, dancing, movies and more on multiple outdoor stages from 4pm to 10pm most nights of the week.
Jointly owned by the city of Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan, the “Arb” is a special place with extensive collections of native and exotic trees and shrubs crafted into a naturalistic landscape by O.C. Simonds in 1907.
Jointly owned by the city of Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan, the “Arb” is a special place with extensive collections of native and exotic trees and shrubs crafted into a naturalistic landscape by O.C. Simonds in 1907.
Located in the heart of numerous state parks and outdoor recreation areas there is ample opportunity for running, hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, canoeing and golfing nearby.
Located in the heart of numerous state parks and outdoor recreation areas there is ample opportunity for running, hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, canoeing and golfing nearby.
Considered one of the top music clubs in the world, The Ark is renowned for the quality and breadth of its programming. An intimate 400-seat club presenting performers who fall into the wide-ranging genres of folk and roots music.
Considered one of the top music clubs in the world, The Ark is renowned for the quality and breadth of its programming. An intimate 400-seat club presenting performers who fall into the wide-ranging genres of folk and roots music.
State Attractions
State Attractions
Cities:
Detroit - "The Motor City" hosts an array of musical concerts, year-round sporting events (Tiger, Lions, Pistons, Red Wings), dynamic night life, luxury casinos, & Detroit Metro Airport only 30 minutes from Ann Arbor
Grand Rapids - "Beer City USA" is up-and-coming city with busy night life, artistic attractions including Frederick Meijer Gardens & Art Prize, and numerous restaurants, cafes and breweries.
Traverse City - On the shores of Lake Michigan, the "Cherry Capital of the World" is home to an abundance of wineries and beautiful scenery year-round with outdoor activities for all ages and interests.
Smaller coast/beach towns: Alpena, Charlevoix, Grand Haven, Holland, Marquette, Petosky, Saugatuck, St. Joseph, Tawas. With approximately 3,288 miles of shoreline, there are too many to name! Inviting waterside hamlets offer a quick weekend escape that you will never forget.
Natural Attractions:
DTE Trails in Chelsea, MI. 20+ miles of mountain biking trails, 30 minutes from Ann Arbor
Isle Royale National Park
Mackinac Island
Numerous inland lakes nearby within local metro parks and state parks.
No matter where you are in the state of Michigan, you are never more than 6 miles from a natural body of water or 85 miles from a Great Lake!
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Porcupine Mountains
Silver Lake Sand Dunes
Skiing/Snowboarding in state at Boyne Mountain, Nubs Nob or Crystal Mountain
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Tahquamenon Falls
Upper Peninsula - Some of Michigan's best hiking, mountain biking and, snowmobiling trails, ~300 waterfalls scattered across the U.P.
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