It’s one thing for future doctors to have scientific and medical expertise. It’s another to be the kind of doctor who truly understands and respects patients’ lives and circumstances.
As a pre-med student at Case Western Reserve University, you’ll gain both the knowledge and perspective to become a skilled and compassionate healthcare provider.
That’s the goal for junior neuroscience major Emmanuel Rodriguez-Rivera (pictured here), and he’s getting every opportunity to grow as a well-rounded future doctor.
He’s honing his scientific acumen as a research assistant in a lab focused on finding new treatments for infections and inflammatory diseases.
And he’s learning about patient-centered care as a member of CWRU’s Global Medical Brigades, a student organization that provides citizens in economically disadvantaged countries with consistent access to healthcare.
“Besides [offering] medical experience and insight,” he says, “the brigades provide me with a different perspective on how the healthcare system works in other countries in comparison to ours. Additionally, it helps me … understand why it is essential everyone has access to healthcare.”
Emmanuel’s well on his way to being a respected and respectful doctor. And at CWRU, you will be too.