From the Dean’s Desk | We Honor Our Educators

As physicians, we are lifelong learners. From our first years of medical school to our last years of practice, we work to keep up to date with new treatment guidelines, public health information and medical research emerging every day. A great medical education is inextricably linked to both career success and high standards of care. When we learn, we grow.

Part of the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine’s mission is to foster a community where students of all backgrounds can grow together. One of the areas where we see this mission come to life is in core clerkships. Year 3 CCLCM students, fully immersed in patient care, are guided through every step of their rotations by experienced faculty and resident leaders. These preceptors take time out of their busy schedules to help train the next generation of clinicians. Their dedication to teaching is a cornerstone of CCLCM’s world-class program.

As we do each spring, we have the privilege of recognizing Cleveland Clinic faculty members and residents as outstanding preceptors for their enormous contributions to last year’s core clerkships. These educators received top marks in student evaluations and consistently provided students with timely, constructive feedback. As a token of recognition for their exceptional contributions, each honoree was presented with a CCLCM educator pin. We thank all our precepts for the hard work they put in to ensuring our students receive a meaningful, rigorous education.

View the list of 95 faculty members and 65 residents who received this educator recognition.

We also took the time this spring to honor the 136 people who donated their bodies this year to Cleveland Clinic at the Celebration of Life & Learning memorial service. Body donors are some of CCLCM’s most important educators; their selfless contributions help teach students about human anatomy and enable accurate, safe surgical training. In a recent episode of Cleveland Clinic’s MedEd Thread podcast, Dr. William Albabish, Director of Anatomy at CCLCM, discusses the vital role body donations play in medical education. He addresses common misconceptions about body donation and honors the legacy each donor leaves behind. Body donors are heroes, and we are grateful for the trust they place in us to use their contribution toward advancing medical education.

Our educators are the backbone of CCLCM. Whether clinicians, researchers or donors, each and every teacher can make a lifechanging impact on our students. Congratulations to every teacher who has helped their students grow – and who has grown alongside them.

Bud Isaacson, MD

Executive Dean