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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.

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World-class Education

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.

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Cutting-edge Research

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.

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Our Future

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.

By the Numbers
Tier 1
Best Medical Schools for Research (U.S. News, 2026)
#1
fastest-growing research university in AAU
$400M
in active research funding
25
centers and institutes
45
clinical department affiliations
8,900
faculty members

Recent News

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    September 11, 2026
    Case Western Reserve University is proud to welcome its newest cohort of accomplished faculty members across our schools and colleges. From pioneering breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and quantum gravity to advancing suicide prevention, pediatric surgery, and sustainable energy, these…
  • Unidentified hands hold an Ebola virus test sample
    September 11, 2026
    Several members of the Case Western Reserve University Department of Anthropology recently authored an article in Health Affairs, where they discussed how the current Ebola outbreak may shape the future of U.S. foreign aid. Authors of the publication include: Norma Ojehomon, PhD student in medical…
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    September 11, 2026
    David Hackney, MD, professor of reproductive biology and maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, discussed the impact of the Dobbs decision on high-risk pregnancies. Hackney shared this presentation at a Loganberry Books event, where he joined…