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
-
February 06, 2026The number of students applying to medical school across the country—and at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine—went up in 2025. The total number of medical school applicants rose 5.3% according to the Association of American Medical Colleges, while Case Western Reserve experienced a… -
February 06, 2026Nine researchers at Case Western Reserve University were recently named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list. Individuals named to this list demonstrate significant and broad influence in their fields of research. Researchers selected have also authored Highly Cited Papers, which rank… -
February 05, 2026Enhanced immune cells show promise in targeting viral reservoirs that current medications can’t eliminate