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Campus Life

Life at CWRU School of Medicine

At Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, you don't just study in Cleveland. You become part of it. 

Nestled in the heart of University Circle—one of the nation's most remarkable arts and cultural districts—our campus places you steps away from world-class hospitals, inspiring institutions and a community that welcomes you as one of its own.

Here, academic excellence and human connection aren't in competition. They fuel each other.

Cleveland: A Place for Connection

When you make Cleveland your home, you become next-door neighbors with some of the best hospital systems in the world. But an incredible biomedical landscape isn’t the only thing our city has going for it.

Just five miles east of downtown, our 550-acre campus sits in one of the nation’s best arts districts, placing you a 10-minute walk from some of the city's most outstanding attractions, including the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra and a plethora of museums.

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Cleveland: A Place for Connection
#2
largest theatre district in the country
3
major sports teams
7%
lower cost of living than the national average
25k
acres of metroparks, including hiking trails, beaches, golf courses and the zoo
300k
biomedical and healthcare workers
50+
arts, cultural, medical and academic institutions within one mile

What It Means to Be a Medical Student

From early mornings in classes to long hours in clinical settings, the medical student experience is both demanding and deeply rewarding. Here at CWRU, you’ll be supported and encouraged by dedicated faculty and peers as you navigate the path to becoming a clinician.

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What It Means to Be a Medical Student

A Graduate Experience Built for The Future

At CWRU School of Medicine, graduate students are researchers, innovators and future leaders—and we treat you that way. Beyond the classroom, you'll engage in hands-on research, connect with a dynamic community of scholars and access professional development opportunities designed to prepare you for wherever your ambitions lead.

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A Graduate Experience Built for The Future

Our Students Say it Best

Don’t take our word for it. Hear from students at CWRU School of Medicine.

Make Your Mark

Life beyond the classroom is just as important as what happens inside it. Through academic, professional, service and identity-based student organizations, you'll find community, build skills and pursue the interests that make you who you are—and who you're becoming.