Invest in the College of Medicine
Invest in Michigan, new physicians and our future
From
attracting high-quality faculty and staff to leveraging
state-of-the-art facilities, from growing clinical volumes to fostering
community partnerships, we have educated exceptional new doctors to meet
the need for compassionate and comprehensive care locally, regionally
and nationally.
Our mission is crystal clear: to train new doctors, expand health care capacity and improve access with an emphasis on rural and medically underserved populations in Michigan and beyond. Yet success will not be possible without the resources to grow in ways that benefit our learners and the community at large.
A bold vision to grow and support students
- Create an endowment for long-term financial security and a basis for growth and progress.
- Support student scholarships to offset student debt.
- Secure funding to expand M.D. and Residency Program capacity and facilities.
The impact of investment
- Close the gap in Michigan's physician shortage.
- Provide access to health care for medically underserved populations.
- Support students from Michigan to become doctors for Michigan.
- Meet the needs of people and communities across the state.
- Build collaborations and community partnerships.
- Secure economic growth and job creation.
Benefits for individuals and family charitable trusts
- Create change and impact the future.
- Establish a lasting legacy.
- Care for the future generations of your family and community.
- Gain financial and tax benefits through philanthropy.
Benefits for corporations and regional businesses
- Ensure a healthy and productive workforce.
- Build vibrant communities.
- Support economic growth.
- Grow health care capacity.
- Partner on shared social interests and values.
- Establish a meaningful connection with CMU.
Benefits for charitable and community foundations
- Deliver on your mission in partnership with the college.
- Support higher education and community health and wellness.
- Excellent option for the investment directed gifts.
- Grassroots impact.
Opportunities to invest
The Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University has a bold vision and focused dedication to make a difference for Michigan's health. Your support will make a positive impact, long into the future.
College of Medicine endowment
Unlike many medical schools nationwide, The Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University was founded and funded by the university alone.
We
have a unique opportunity for a passionate individual or visionary
corporation to start an everlasting endowment of significance that will forever change the course of our shared future.
Medical student scholarships
Medical
student debt is a significant challenge. CMU medical student debt is
among the highest as compared to other Michigan medical schools.
Scholarships directly fund student education and ease their financial burdens into their practice years.
Students with a lower debt load are more likely to choose
primary care specialties, a treatment area of significant need for the
state.
The college offers opportunities for partners to support through endowed scholarships, annual scholarships and naming opportunities.
Capital for growth and expansion
The
Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University is poised for growth and plans to increase student
program capacity. Additionally, we are increasing our capacity for
interdisciplinary
health-related education and training across the
University, working with external partners across the Great Lakes Bay
Region. The importance of having state-of-the-art facilities for this
effort is crucial.
The capital raised through this effort will
expand our ability to instruct our students, train residents, and better
connect health care education across the region to build on the pool of
Michigan doctors, expand access to care and grow
our economy.
The medical school has a number of opportunities for directed support with naming opportunities for facilities in Mount Pleasant and Saginaw including:
- The Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University.
- Unnamed existing buildings.
- Conference rooms, lecture halls and portions of buildings.
- Planned additions and renovations.
Endowed chairs and named professorships
Consider
providing annual support for outstanding faculty or visiting faculty
members to support basic science, public health and clinical
research.
- Endowed dean positions.
- Endowed named chairs.
- Named professorships.
- Named visiting professorships.
- Named faculty awards.
Medical research support
Research is an area of constant development and an important part of the
education process for medical students. Consider providing
annual support for outstanding faculty or visiting
faculty members for basic, translational, clinical and public health
research. Contributions may be directed towards certain area of
research, such as cancer care, cardiovascular
care, diabetes research, opioid abuse, or another area
of specific study.
Ways to give to the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University
Interested in making a donation today? Click here and search for College of Medicine.
Pledges and cash gifts made by check, payable to Central Michigan University, should be mailed with a letter stating your wish to support the College of Medicine and the purpose of your intended gift to:
Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University
Carlin Alumni House
Attn: Gift Processing
524 East Bellows
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Any other questions regarding donations, please contact Sara Schafer at 989-774-1423 or schaf2sr@cmich.edu.