180 Years at the Forefront of Knowledge and Discovery
At the School of Medicine, we're dedicated to improving human health through scientific discovery and education as we prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals and scientists to be leaders and innovators.
Our mission is to improve global health by linking research to populations in a superb educational environment.
Whether you aspire to become a physician, medical researcher or public health leader, we provide unparalleled research and educational opportunities under the mentorship of top healthcare providers, scientists and educators.
From investigating cancer treatments to creating new surgical approaches in partnership with our affiliated healthcare systems and beyond, the research we conduct at CWRU School of Medicine doesn't just drive innovations--it changes lives.
Under the leadership of renowned physician and cancer researcher Dean Stanton L. Gerson, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is dedicated to improving health through scientific discovery and learning preparing the next generation of physicians, healthcare professionals and scientists to be leaders in their fields.
Recent News
New discovery may lead to more effective treatment for cardiovascular disease
Nov 13Case Western Reserve-led study identifies molecule that simulates inflammation-reducing effects of a low-fat dietResearchers at Case…
US Navy veteran finds new mission in medicine
Nov 11In the spring of 2020, U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman First Class Heather Simons treated patients aboard the USNS Comfort in New York City. With 17 years of…
Proposed scoring system may enhance equity in organ transplantation, increase transplant rates and improve patient survival
Oct 30The system, devised by researchers at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic, better accounts for biological disadvantages that limit access to…