School of Medicine

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Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is at the forefront of medical education, training the healthcare leaders of tomorrow and improving the wellbeing of our community through engagement and research—and it’s all thanks to support from donors like you.

Case Western Reserve University has been instrumental in developing technologies and drug discovery programs and, with any additional funding I can provide, I believe I am driving research forward.”

Paige Cramer Lacatena (GRS '12, neurosciences)

Your gift to Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine's Catalytic Fund (our annual fund) helps provide an outstanding student experience by supporting:

  • student scholarships,
  • recruitment and retention of a world-class faculty,
  • interprofessional collaboration opportunities,
  • innovative research programs,
  • community engagement initiatives, and much more.

Make Your Gift To CWRU School Of Medicine Today

Funding opportunities

The logo reads "Catalytic Fund" inside the CWRU rectangle with open upper right corner. Underneath it says "The School of Medicine Annual Fund"

Annual giving

Beyond supporting the operating budget, a gift to the Catalytic Fund at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine to stay on the forefront of medical education by consistently upgrading teaching tools and student resources.

Tribute gifts

Celebrate an achievement or honor a legacy with a tribute gift to the School of Medicine. Designate your online donation as an honorary or memorial gift to make a difference today, or establish an endowed fund that will have a lasting impact.

Scholarships

Scholarships are essential to recruiting a diverse class of the most qualified students to Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, regardless of financial circumstances.

Planned gifts

Strategic or planned giving offers simple but powerful vehicles with which to invest in the future of CWRU School of Medicine. Our staff are ready to partner with you and your advisors to find a plan that meets your personal and philanthropic goals.

Endowed professorships and funds

From funding academic awards and experiential learning opportunities to named professorships that propel innovation and research, endowment support is critical to sustaining and growing the study of medicine at Case Western Reserve University.

Strategic Events

Ticketed annual fundraising events offer engaging opportunities to support School of Medicine programs. We also are pleased to partner with you to plan your own fundraiser! Learn more about strategic events.

An outstanding medical education

#24
medical school for research (all rankings by U.S. News & World Report)
#17
pediatric program
#28
biostatistics program

Contact us

  • Lindsey Whitling

    Senior Associate Vice President of Health Sciences Development, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, School of Medicine

    Email: lmw75@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.1664

  • Dena Adler

    Director of Regional Development, Office of Development and Alumni Relations

    Email: dmr5@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.3794

  • Julie Austin

    Executive Director for Medical Development, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, School of Medicine

    Email: jsa26@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.4525

  • Kate Bame

    Senior Director of Development, Center for Cancer Stem Cell Research, School of Medicine

    Email: kate.bame@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.6908

  • Josh Bastian

    Coordinator of Medical Development, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, School of Medicine

    Email: jab545@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.3106

  • Mickey Darr

    Coordinator for Foundation Relations, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, School of Medicine

    Email: gmd82@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.4931

  • Sheila Evensen

    Executive Director of Alumni Relations and Outreach, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, School of Medicine

    Email: saa14@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.3501

  • Laura Fegan, MPA

    Executive Director of Foundation Relations and Strategic Initiatives, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, School of Medicine

    Email: lxf253@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.3355

  • Lindsay Fullerton, PhD

    Senior Director of Foundation Relations and Strategic Projects, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, School of Medicine

    Email: lxf215@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.0922

  • Ilana Gross

    Director of Development, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, School of Medicine

    Email: ixg173@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.5897

  • Eric Hayes

    Manager of Special Events and Student Affairs Events, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, School of Medicine

    Email: exh432@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.0341

  • Anne Hodge

    Senior Director for Community Health Development

    Email: axh1027@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.5426

  • Annie Howell

    Director of Donor Engagement, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, School of Medicine

    Email: axs1965@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.4996

  • Megan Juby

    Senior Director of Major Gifts, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, School of Medicine

    Email: mxj231@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.1191

  • Emily Korona-Luscher

    Director for Biomedical and Translational Sciences

    Email: exk540@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.1598

  • Kathy Malone

    Manager of Development and Special Events, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, School of Medicine

    Email: kwm4@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.3109

  • Rebecca Mason, MA, CNM, MA, CNM

    Executive Director for Development Programs, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, School of Medicine

    Email: rxm102@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.3635

  • Heather McNally, EdM, MBA-HC

    Senior Director of Strategic Events, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, School of Medicine

    Email: hxm386@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.5853

  • Tamara Mora, MBA

    Executive Director of Biomedical and Translational Sciences Development, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, School of Medicine

    Email: tcm78@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.5281

  • Maureen Purcell

    Senior Director of Development Programs, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, School of Medicine

    Email: mxp439@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.1310

  • Kristy Short

    Vice Dean for Development and Alumni Relations, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, School of Medicine

    Email: kxs783@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.0768

  • Colleen Sporar, MNO, MNO

    Senior Director of Annual and Special Giving, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, School of Medicine

    Email: axh228@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.6165

  • Laura Stegman

    Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Outreach, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, School of Medicine

    Email: lxs797@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.2574

  • Antoinette Swegheimer

    Assistant Director of Foundation Relations and Strategic Projects, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, School of Medicine

    Email: axs3560@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.0011

  • Ernest Timbs

    Senior Director of Donor Engagement, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, School of Medicine

    Email: ext175@case.edu

    Phone: 216.368.3813