Dean's Ambassadors

The Dean’s Ambassadors Program brings together a select group of medical student leaders who proudly represent the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University.

Dean’s Ambassadors serve as an important connection between the college and prospective students, applicants, visitors and the greater community. Through admissions events, campus visits, outreach and college activities, ambassadors share their experiences and provide an authentic student perspective on life at the college of medicine.

What ambassadors do?

Dean’s Ambassadors represent the college of medicine in a variety of ways, including:

• Group visits: Lead campus tours, participate in Q&A panels and connect with prospective students and visiting groups.
• Recruitment fairs: Represent the college at local, statewide and virtual recruitment events.
• Individual tours: Host prospective students and families through personalized campus visits.
• Road to Matriculation (RTM) events: Connect with admitted students through virtual and in-person programming, student panels, Day-in-the-Life experiences and other activities designed to help students prepare for medical school.
• Interview days (MMI): Serve as trained assessors during select MMI group scenarios and participate in student Q&A panels and tours, providing applicants with an authentic student perspective throughout the interview experience.
• College and community events: Represent the college at special events, outreach activities and other opportunities throughout the year. 

Student and college engagement: Support orientation, student programs and special college events, helping foster connection and community among current and incoming medical students.

Expectations of members

Being a Dean’s Ambassador requires dedication and consistent participation. Members are expected to:

• Participate consistently in ambassador activities and events. 
• Represent the college with professionalism, hospitality and CMED pride.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive experience for prospective students, applicants and visitors.
• Model integrity, leadership and inclusivity in all ambassador roles.
• Maintain good academic and professional standing throughout their service as a Dean’s Ambassador.

Benefits of participation

Dean’s Ambassadors have opportunities to:

• Build relationships with faculty, staff, alumni, university leaders and fellow medical students.
• Develop communication, leadership and professional skills through hands-on experiences.
• Gain unique insight into the medical school admissions process through specialized training and meaningful participation in applicant interviews and recruitment activities.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Receive official Dean’s Ambassador logo apparel.
• Build meaningful leadership experience that can strengthen future residency applications while demonstrating a commitment to service, communication and engagement within the medical school community.

Most importantly, ambassadors have the opportunity to help shape the experience of future medical students by sharing what makes the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine community special.

Selection process

M1 students are eligible to apply during both the fall and spring semesters. Selection is competitive and includes:

1. Application: Submit a personal statement of approximately 300 words describing your interest in becoming a Dean’s Ambassador and the experiences or qualities you would bring to the program.
2. Interview: Selected applicants are invited to participate in an interview with representatives of the Dean’s Ambassador Program.

Time commitment

Dean’s Ambassadors participate throughout the academic year in admissions activities, tours, outreach programs and college events. Opportunities vary throughout the year, allowing students to participate around their academic and clinical responsibilities.

Approximately 15 new M1 students are selected each year to join returning Dean’s Ambassadors.

Request a Dean’s Ambassador

Dean’s Ambassadors are available to assist with college, university and community events, including tours, panels, outreach activities and other programs.

To request Dean’s Ambassador participation, please contact the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine Admissions Office at cmedadmit@cmich.edu.