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 health globally by linking groundbreaking innovation and research directly to patients and populations, within a world class medical and education ecosystem.
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
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July 17, 2026Karen Abbott, professor and associate chair of biology, and Matthias Buck, professor of physiology and biophysics at Case Western Reserve University, recently received awards to conduct research in Japan at the University of Tokyo. As part of a new initiative between the National Science Foundation… -
July 15, 2026When medical students first put on their white coats, they’re doing more than marking the start of medical school—they’re beginning the rest of their careers.On Sunday, July 12, first-year medical students at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine celebrated that milestone with family… -
July 13, 2026After earning her medical degree at Faculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein in her hometown of São Paulo, Brazil, Julie Somogyi felt drawn to complete her medical residency in the United States. Before jumping into a rigorous training schedule, however, she wanted to familiarize…