Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University

06/04/2026

Medical students have spoken. Congratulations to the Fired Up! Resident Teaching Award recipients, recognized for outstanding instruction, mentorship and commitment to creating positive learning experiences for future physicians.

Learn more in the news story at https://cmich.pulse.ly/1bo1npjqtc

05/28/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We’re continuing to celebrate our incredible medical students with even more photos from this unforgettable milestone. View the new album and join us in honoring their hard work, resilience and achievements.

📷Grad Images

05/21/2026

What a memorable celebration for the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine Class of 2026. As we reflect on this milestone moment, we are filled with pride and gratitude for the compassion, resilience and dedication demonstrated by our graduates throughout their medical college journey.

Among the many meaningful moments of the day was the military pinning ceremony, recognizing students transitioning from medical college to physicians in training with the United States Military.

We are honored to celebrate their achievements and look forward to the impact the Class of 2026 will make in communities across the nation. Congratulations, graduates. Your future is bright.

05/18/2026

When Dr. Leonard Verhey, ’18, reflects on his trajectory to becoming a neurosurgeon, he doesn’t start in an operating room or a research lab—he starts at Central Michigan University.

“Wherever we go,” he said, “we carry with us the training and experiences that shaped us. For me, that started at CMU. And for that, I will always be grateful.”

Congratulations to Dr. Verhey, ’18, on achieving the latest milestone in his medical journey. Always proud of our graduates.

Central Michigan University alumnus, Dr. Leonard Verhey, ’18, is the first graduate of the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at CMU to become a neurosurgeon.

05/14/2026

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05/12/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 at the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at CMU. During commencement, graduates were inspired by remarks from Carly Joseph, M.D., and Grant Raymor. We are proud to celebrate 105 new physicians as they begin the next chapter of serving patients and communities with compassion.

Celebrated alongside the graduates were this year’s George E. and Mona Kikano Leadership in Medical Education Award winners Kelly LeVasseur, M.D., and Carol Delahanty.

Read more about the commencement ceremony at the link below.

On Friday, May 8, the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at CMU held its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026 in McGuirk Arena.

05/08/2026

Join us virtually as we celebrate the Class of 2026 commencement ceremony today, Friday, May 8, at 10 a.m.
https://cmich.pulse.ly/rbzp6r0atj

05/06/2026

Celebrating the power of research to shape the future of health care.

At the 11th annual Research Symposium on April 24, 2026, the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University and CMU Medical Education Partners highlighted more than 160 research initiatives at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw.

Faculty, residents, fellows and students shared their work through over 150 poster presentations and 15 oral presentations, demonstrating a strong commitment to discovery, collaboration and improved patient outcomes. Congratulations to all participants and award recipients for their outstanding contributions.

Financial support for awardees was generously provided by the Saginaw County Medical Society (SCMS) and the college’s Research Administration Department.

Oral Presentations – Case Reports
• First Place: Mohamad Kassam.

Oral Presentations – All Other Categories
• First Place: Cleris Christian.
• Second Place: Nadir Al-Saidi.

Poster Presentations – Basic Translational
• First Place (tie): Tim Seyidov and Justin Gross.
• Second Place: Mia Biernat.

Poster Presentations – Case Reports
• First Place: Kendall Highhouse.
• Second Place: Alex Park.
• Third Place (three-way tie): Maximillian Rybak, Saleem Nasseh and Paola Diola.

Poster Presentations – Clinical
• First Place: Nora Shaska.
• Second Place: Fuad Yazdani.
• Third Place: Emma Butler.

Poster Presentations – Population Health
• First Place: Nadir Al-Saidi.
• Second Place: Elsa Varughese.
• Third Place: Abimbola Kolawole.

Poster Presentations – Quality Improvement/Medical Education
• First Place: Priya Dutta.
• Second Place: Caitlyn Thornbury.

The Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University also presented two Summer Scholar Awards, which provide each student with a paid position at CMU to continue their research for seven weeks over the summer. The Louis and Yvette Saravolatz award was presented to Solomon Song, and the Great Lakes Bay Cardiovascular Wellness Research Scholarship, supported by the CMU Pulse3 Endowment for Community Cardiovascular Health, was presented to Jillian Draaisma.

05/06/2026

We’re thankful for the kindness and dedication our nurses bring to each day.

Happy Nurses Week to the incredible nurses who care for our patients every day.

Your compassion, skill, and dedication make a lasting difference in every life you touch. Thank you for everything you do today and every day.

05/04/2026

It’s time to celebrate the Class of 2026.

Join us on Friday, May 8, at 10 a.m. as the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University honors our newest graduates at commencement. This milestone reflects years of dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to serving others.

We invite families, friends, and our community to be part of this special day by watching the livestream.

Watch here: https://www.cmich.edu/about/university-leadership/office-president/commencement/livestream