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
Peter Hovmand named director of the Center for Community Health Integration
Apr 22To our School of Medicine community,
On behalf of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Peter…
Darin Croft named chair of Department of Anatomy
Apr 17To our School of Medicine community,
On behalf of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Darin…
Turning pain into purpose: CWRU Master of Public Health student earns praise for preventing overdoses
Apr 10For Maggie Urban-Waala, the fight against addiction is more than a public health mission—it’s personal. The Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine…