Great Lakes Bay Health Centers announced the appointment of Melissa Kohner, DO, as the new Education Director for the Michigan Doctors Improving Access to Care (MIDOCs) Family Medicine Residency Program. “I have been working with the MIDOCs program for several years and I am excited to take on a larger role in the program. I really love teaching and hope to continue growing the program and graduate fantastic family docs”, said Kohner.
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers’ own MIDOCs Family Medicine Residency Clinic opened in July of 2019 in partnership with CMU’s Family Medicine Residency. With a wealth of experience and a passion for education, Dr. Kohner brings fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to our team. She has been an attending with the MIDOCs residency program for just under 3 years and has been on the Provider Leadership Committee since its inception.
Dr. Kohner received her Bachelor of Science degree at Valparaiso University in Biology with minors in History and Chemistry. She then went to Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pikeville KY. Dr. Kohner completed her family medicine residency at McLaren Bay Region. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her dog, Maggie, watching the Food Network program with her wife, Carolyn, and trying to convince Carolyn to buy a boat and a lake house.
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Norm Chapin, said “Dr. Kohner is an outstanding physician who is well-respected by her peers and the residents she has worked with. We are thrilled to elevate that opportunity for her to mentor many more promising residents.”
