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SearchCelebrating successes, embracing opportunities and responding to challenges
At the 2023 State of the College address in August, Bud Isaacson, MD, Professor of Medicine and Executive Dean of the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, began by expressing sincere gratitude to the faculty, staff and students for their contributions toward making CCLCM an exceptional environment in which students can thrive.
The class of 2023 did exceptionally well in the Match and were honored during graduation weekend in May.
Dr. Isaacson noted that recent political and world events have created both challenges and opportunities for higher education institutions. At CCLCM, we use these events to foster dialogue and critical thinking, and to prepare our students to be informed and engaged global citizens.
Current challenges along with CCLCM’s response include:
Affirmative action In light of the US Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling that prohibits racial demographics from influencing admissions decisions, CCLCM is adopting recommended practices to achieve a diverse student body, some of which include:
Artificial intelligence including ChatGPT Neil Mehta, MBBS, MS, Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Curriculum, shared his thoughts on generative AI and, in particular, ChatGPT and its intersection with medical education. In thinking about how we prepare our learners for using generative AI, Dr. Mehta recommended limiting use of AI in some critical thinking tasks and integrating AI in some learning activities.
New class and alumni updates
Christine Warren, MD, MS (’09), Associate Professor of Dermatology and Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs, introduced the Class of 2028 and shared some fun facts about them. Nine of the 32 incoming students identify as being underrepresented in medicine.
CCLCM received 1,690 applications and 1,398 secondary applications for the 32 available spots in the incoming class.
Since CCLCM graduated its first class in 2009, nearly 90 alumni have trained or are currently training at Cleveland Clinic. Twenty-four CCLCM alumni currently serve as Cleveland Clinic staff including Dr. Warren.
Research updates
Linda Graham, MD, Professor of Surgery and Assistant Dean for Research Education, gave an update on the research curriculum including two new opportunities:
Curriculum updates
Craig Nielsen, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Assistant Dean for Clinical Education, provided an update on the clinical curriculum. He provided satisfaction data for the Longitudinal Clerkship Program for the 2022-23 academic year. Dr. Nielsen also introduced the Longitudinal Clinic Interprofessional Education (IPE) pilot that is starting this academic year and that will include healthcare professionals in clinical pharmacy, physical therapy, behavioral health and nutrition, to name but a few.
Dr. Mehta and Monica Yepes-Rios, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, shared one of a series of empathy videos created by a group of students and faculty. These short videos are designed to enhance the learning environment by introducing common dilemmas, such as a student afraid to speak up in class because they have a differing opinion than that of their classmates, and a student who is running late for a faculty meeting because their seminar ran over time. Students view the videos as a group and discuss appropriate responses.
Diversity, equity and inclusion update
Dr. Yepes-Rios and Jazmine Oliver, MD (‘12), Assistant Professor of Medicine and Associate Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, shared the recent work of the DEI Steering Committee and its action groups. They also shared the work in progress as a result of the DEI Catalyst Grants awarded in 2022.
