From the Dean’s Desk | Thank You to Our Educators

As we wrap up another banner year at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, we take this time to reflect on the important work that our educators do to empower, enlighten and energize our community of scholars.

We had the pleasure this spring of recognizing ninety-five Cleveland Clinic faculty members and sixty-one residents as outstanding preceptors for their mentorship of year 3 CCLCM students during core clerkships. These outstanding educators not only received glowing student evaluations but also provided frequent, high quality feedback that helped students become more confident and skilled caregivers. To honor their vital contributions to education, each recognized preceptor was presented with a CCLCM educator pin as a token of appreciation. We thank all our educators for dedicating their time to training the next generation of physician investigators.

We also took time this April to celebrate the 152 donors who donated their bodies to the Cleveland Clinic during 2024. Families and friends of donors gathered at the annual Celebration of Life & Learning memorial service to pay their respects and express their gratitude. Donors’ contributions play an integral role in medical education by helping students learn human anatomy and practice surgical skills. We thank our donors for entrusting us with these most precious gifts.

The influence of our educators and donors were on full display at this year’s CCLCM graduation. Of the Class of 2025’s 32 graduating students, 59% matched at institutions that made this year’s U.S. News Best Hospital Honor Roll, including eight who are staying at Cleveland Clinic for their residencies. This class has had a remarkable impact on the Cleveland community. Students taught life skills and provided emotional support to at-risk pregnant women and their children at Haven Home; taught about health and nutrition at Bolton Elementary School; and took on a variety of other service projects designed to give back to our city.

The Class of 2025 has also contributed greatly to CCLCM, dedicating time to our curriculum, admissions and accreditation committees. Even before graduating, the average CCLCM graduating class publishes more than 200 articles in high quality journals, furthering strengthening global medical research. We are so proud of everything these students have given to our community, our school and our field.

Congratulations to our faculty and students for all that you have accomplished this year. I look forward to seeing what you do next.

Bud Isaacson, MD

Executive Dean