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 … Read More
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Student Spotlight: Samantha Stallkamp Tidd
Tell us about yourself.I’m from Lima, Ohio, and went to the Ohio State University (tOSU) where I studied neuroscience. I’m actually a third-generation Buckeye. I’m planning to specialize in neurology. I’ve always been fascinated with the nervous system. My younger sister has spina bifida, and my mom has multiple sclerosis, so I’ve always loved learning … Read More
Diversity Matters in Research Studies
A key element of the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine’s philosophy is its commitment to cultivating an educational atmosphere that reflects real-life scenarios that its students may encounter. One of the groups instrumental in upholding this standard is the Research Education Action Group. The primary goals of the Research Education Action Group include enriching … Read More
Two Trainees Earn Top Resident Teacher Award
Congratulations to residents Katarina Fleckenstein, MD (PGY-3), and Emily Frisch, MD (PGY-3), who have earned the Top Resident Teacher Clerkship Award for the Ob/Gyn Clerkship within the Cleveland Clinic’s Women’s Health Institute, June through August 2023. Under the leadership of Ob/Gyn Clerkship Directors Diane Young, MD, Assistant Professor of Ob/Gyn & Reproductive Biology, and Stacie … Read More
From the Dean’s Desk | We Welcome the Class of 2028
Please join us in welcoming our 32 newest students to the CCLCM and Cleveland Clinic families. Their journey, which began when they set foot inside the Health Education Campus, encompasses more than simply the pursuit of medical knowledge. By the time they walk across the Severance Hall stage to receive their diploma, they will have … Read More
Student Spotlight: Carlos Munoz-Lopez
Tell us about yourself. I was born in Panama — the country, not Florida — and grew up in Louisville, Ky. I studied chemistry at Xavier University and eventually went on to get a master’s degree in business from the University of Notre Dame. Then I decided I wanted to go to medical school, so … Read More
Mission to Kenya Reveals Growing Demand for Health Education
For its recent mission trip to rural Kenya, the student-run Vito Moja Health Scouts program welcomed several new medical student volunteers, which allowed the program to expand its curriculum and consider its ability to serve a growing demand for health education. The June 2023 trip included eight medical students from the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College … Read More
Welcome Class of 2028!
Please help us welcome the newest 32 students to the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. Our students completed their orientation alongside the CWRU University Program students. On the first day of orientation, our students enjoyed a welcome breakfast with the deans. The rest of the day involved getting acclimated … Read More
Class of 2028 Participates in White Coat Ceremony
On Sunday, July 16, students from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine gathered at Severance Hall to participate in the longstanding tradition of the White Coat Ceremony. Of the 216 medical students who were presented with white coats, 32 were from the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. … Read More
Breaking Down Barriers in Healthcare: The Empowering Efforts of the Disability Action Group
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, it is imperative to address the needs and challenges faced by all people including people with disabilities. Recognizing this concern, the Disability Action Group (DAG) at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University has become an important local voice. The group’s members, which include … Read More