Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners Program
About This Program
Based in the heart of Michigan, the program offers a blend of academic rigor, hands-on experience, and a supportive learning environment. 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. Our residents are known for expertise in simulation, ultrasound and procedures. Many of our graduates have served in administrative and leadership positions in organizations acr
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
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.