Reunion

4:00 p.m. Wisdom of Practice Lecture

Location: Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion- Mandel Conference Suite and South Winter Garden 

Personal and Professional Satisfaction: Using the autonomy of private practice to learn, innovate, take care of my patients & community.

Learn firsthand from Dr. Ed Bujold, MD, FAAFP how the rewards of independent private practice brings to one’s professional and personal life, and the opportunities to innovate in response to emerging patient and community needs and an evolving health care system.

5:00 p.m. Medical Education MedConnect Mentoring and Networking Dinner

Location: Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion- Courtyard

Mix, mingle and mentor current CWRU medical, Ph.D., and masters students. Learn the latest update on MedConnect, our mentoring and networking website, and how you can make an impact on the future graduates of your alma mater.

5:00 p.m. Graduate Education MedConnect Mentoring and Networking Dinner

Location: Biomedical Research Building- Lobby

Newly added this year! A time just for PhD and Master’s alumni to get to know our current Graduate Education students: Mix, mingle and mentor current CWRU PhD and master students while enjoying dinner. Learn the latest updates on MedConnect, our mentoring and networking website, and how you can make an impact on the future graduates of your School of Medicine.

7:00 p.m. Blue Block Bash

Location: Freiberger Field, (between Kelvin Smith Library and Tinkham Veale University Center) 

Join the Spartan community for the kickoff to homecoming on Thursday evening at Freiberger Field! This year's new location will offer lots of fun, food, entertainment, and fireworks!

7:30 a.m. A Day in the Life of a Medical Student 

Location: Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion- Courtyard

Your alma mater continues to be an innovator in medical education. Observe (IQ) Team Case-Based Learning and participate in our newest technology, the HoloLens, to learn how our current medical students are being trained. Arrive early for an informal healthy breakfast on the go with fellow alumni and current medical students to start your day!

11:30 a.m. Alumni Homecoming Luncheon 

Location: Tinkham Veale University Center, Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Ballroom (Room 234) 1038 Bellflower Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106.

President Kaler will share the state of the university with alumni, parents, students, and other guests. The 2022 recipients of The Alumni Association Awards are recognized.

3:00 p.m. Dean's Distinguished Lecture

Location: Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion- Mandel Conference Suite

This year’s lecture will feature Dr. Nina Russell [MED'93]. Dr. Russell will present to alumni, faculty and students and will discuss helping our school and students appreciate the potential impact of a "world view " of medical advances that will be a remarkable beginning to a long-term discussion.

6:00 p.m. Dean's Reunion Soiree 

 Location: Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion - Courtyard

Join Dean Stan Gerson, MD, for a welcome-back cocktail reception and dinner as we honor our Grand Classes, reunion classes, leadership donors, scholarship supporters and present the 2023 Medical Alumni Awards. You won’t want to miss this evening of memories and merriment! Cocktail attire.

8:30 a.m. Medical Education MedConnect Mentoring and Networking Breakfast

Location: Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion – Courtyard

Mix, mingle and mentor current CWRU medical, Ph.D., and masters students while enjoying a healthy breakfast and offering mentorship. Learn the latest update on MedConnect, our mentoring and networking website, and how you can make an impact on the future graduates of your alma mater.  Tours of the Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion will be provided during the duration of the event.

8:30 a.m. Graduate Panel Discussion - Making an Impact on the Future

Location: Wolstein Research Building – Auditorium 

Under new and visionary leadership, the Graduate Education program is spearheading a transformative approach to preparing students for life after graduation. Join us for the enlightening discussion led by Vice Dean for Graduate Education, School of Medicine, Marvin Nieman, PhD, and Tessianna Misko, PhD (GRS'19), Director of Career & Professional Development. Together, we will explore and shape an innovative education model designed to go beyond traditional academic training by empowering our students to be leaders in the science field.

11:00 a.m. A Look at Our Student Run Health Clinic - A Health Sciences Education Collaboration

Location:  Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion - Mandel Conference Suite

Discover more about our interprofessional approach to learning through the Student Run Health Clinic which was founded and is operated by CWRU students to serve the health needs of the Greater Cleveland community. Includes students from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, School of Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, and the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel School of Applied Sciences.

A buffet lunch will be served in The Cosgrove Courtyard immediately following the presentation.

6:00 p.m. Reunion Class Dinners and Class Photos 

Location: Intercontinental Cleveland Hotel | 9801 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44106

This is the perfect ending to a wonderful weekend of reminiscing with your classmates. Retreat with your classmates to catch up and enjoy a private class dinner. For many alumni, these dinners are the highlight of reunion weekend! Professional class photos will be taken during your class dinner. 

6:00 p.m. Graduate Mix and Mingle Happy Hour

Location: Intercontinental Cleveland Hotel | 9801 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44106

This is the perfect ending to a wonderful weekend of reminiscing with your classmates and connecting with fellow alumni. Join us for a special Graduate Education alumni happy hour and meet some of the program’s student leaders.