Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners Program
About This Program
Based in the heart of Michigan, the program offers a unique blend of academic rigor, hands-on experience, and a supportive learning environment that fosters both professional and personal growth. Our residency is centered at Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, a high-volume Level II Trauma Center and MyMichigan Saginaw, both a Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center. We are looking for applicants who are team-oriented, resilient, and passionate about making a difference.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Therese Mead, DO
Central Michigan University College of M
Primary Program Contact
Melinda Wardin
Central Michigan University College of M
Locations
1000 Houghton Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
800 S Washington Ave
Saginaw, MI 48601
One Hurley Plaza
Flint, MI 48503-5993
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jan 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 14, 2025 - Jan 15, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 1, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Oct 14, 2026 - Jan 15, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.