Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University

08/28/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Hearts and Paddles Pickleball Tournament! While the weather may not have been perfect, it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm or fun. Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, donated and cheered on the teams. Together, you made it a fun event for a worthy cause.

Pulse3 Endowment for Community Cardiovascular Health

08/26/2026

The photos are here! Celebrate the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University Class of 2030 as they officially began their journey in medicine at the White Coat Ceremony on Aug. 14. Browse the album and relive the special moments.

08/24/2026

“Because the purpose of this education was never to make you better than others. It was to make you better for others.”

What a meaningful message for the Class of 2030.

Kristen Carrillo-Kappus, M.D., a 2020 graduate of the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University, returned to campus as our White Coat Ceremony keynote speaker.

Dr. Carrillo-Kappus reminded our newest medical students that their journey will not always go as planned, but those who continue learning, remain humble and remember their purpose will be prepared to meet the challenges ahead.

Thank you, Dr. Carrillo-Kappus, for returning to your alma mater and sharing your wisdom with the next generation of physicians.

Learn more about Dr. Kristen Carrillo-Kappus in this Alumni Spotlight. https://www.cmich.edu/news/details/from-cmu-to-duke-back-to-mt-pleasant

Watch the Class of 2030 White Coat Ceremony at https://chipcast.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=9120a492-8fec-4e0e-8e46-b447014ea733

Pictured are Kristen Carrillo-Kappus, M.D., and Alex Kappus.

08/21/2026

The White Coat Ceremony, celebrated on Aug. 14, may have been the highlight of the final day of Orientation Week, but the celebration continued at our college open house.

Students, family members, friends and guests gathered to congratulate our newest medical students, offer words of encouragement and celebrate this important milestone. It was also a wonderful opportunity for families and friends to meet one another and become part of the community supporting the Class of 2030.

08/19/2026

Congratulations to Jillian Draaisma, medical student at the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University, on being awarded the Pulse3 Great Lakes Bay Cardiovascular Research Scholarship.

Did you know that Hearts and Paddles supports community cardiovascular wellness initiatives in our region? Meet our newest Pulse3 scholarship recipient!

Jillian Draaisma is a first-year medical student at Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University . Jillian has a strong interest in cerebrovascular disease management and treatment. Additionally, she is passionate about education and has served as a mentor, tutor, teaching assistant, and study group leader in her time leading up to medical school. As this year's recipient of the Pulse3 Great Lakes Bay Cardiovascular Research Award, Jillian is spending her summer researching translational stroke treatment methods that may eventually transform stroke care in our region and beyond!

08/18/2026

08/17/2026

During orientation week, the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University paused to remember Jack Furnari, a member of the college’s inaugural class who left a lasting impact on those around him.

The Jack Furnari Memorial Leadership Award honors Jack’s legacy by recognizing incoming medical students who demonstrate the compassion, character and values he embodied. Recipients are selected through an essay contest and receive a new stethoscope engraved with “Be COMpassionate” — a lasting reminder of the way Jack lived his life and approached his medical career.

Congratulations to the Class of 2030 recipients:

Rima Abdulrahman
Elise Ingalla
Gavin Raab

Their thoughtful essays left a lasting impression and reflect the qualities that make this tradition so meaningful.

We are honored to celebrate these students and continue Jack’s legacy as they begin their journey toward becoming physicians.

Pictured, left to right, in the large group photo are: Julien Rossignol, Ph.D.; Sarah Yonder, M.D.; award recipients Elise Ingalla, Rima Abdulrahman and Gavin Raab; Tina Jerue, Jack's mother; Tracey Miret; and Harold Bell, Ph.D.

08/17/2026

Recently, 9&10 News stopped by the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at CMU to speak with Dean Joshua Nosanchuk and Tina Thompson, senior associate dean, about the consolidation of our medical students in Saginaw and the construction of the MyMichigan Health CMU Medical Education Building.

Central Michigan University is consolidating its four-year medical degree program into a single location in Saginaw to better integrate students into the local community. This shift aims to encourage graduates to practice in rural and underserved Michigan areas.

08/14/2026

The white coats are on, and the Class of 2030 is officially on its way!

More than 100 future physicians celebrated a major milestone Friday, Aug. 14, at the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University’s White Coat Ceremony.

These students were selected from more than 8,200 applicants and include 87 Michigan residents, six of whom are CMU graduates. After receiving their white coats, students recited the Declaration of Geneva, making a commitment to compassionate care throughout their careers.

What a way to wrap up orientation week and begin this incredible journey. Congratulations, Class of 2030!

On August 14, the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine welcomed new medical students in the Class of 2030 with a traditional White Coat Ceremony.

08/13/2026

On Wednesday, Aug. 12, our M2 students welcomed the incoming class with an evening of volleyball at Island Park in Mount Pleasant. The rain came, but it couldn't dampen the fun nor stop the healthy competitive spirit.