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Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals have welcomed Igho Ofotokun, MD, as the newly appointed chair of the Department of Medicine—a role he assumes during a moment of national recognition, having also been elected a 2025 fellow of the American Association for…
A. Bolu Ajiboye, PhD, the Allen H. and Constance T. Ford Professor in Biomedical Engineering, has been named chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME)—a uniquely interdisciplinary department that’s part of both Case School of Engineering and the School of Medicine.“I am truly honored…
Triumphant shouts, tears of joy and giant hugs filled the Health Education Campus Samson Pavilion on March 20 as 227 Case Western Reserve University medical students ripped open their Match Day envelopes when the clock struck noon.Arguably one of the most anticipated days in a medical student’s…
If medical students at Case Western Reserve weren’t so busy becoming doctors, they might revive Whose Line Is It Anyway?—because when they aren’t taking classes or studying, they’re flexing their creative muscles through a medical improvisation miniseries.
“My dad introduced me to stand-up comedy…
February may bring to mind hearts filled with love thanks to Valentine’s Day, but as American Heart Month, it also draws attention to a sobering reality: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. While diet and exercise are top of mind when thinking about cardiovascular…
For students at Case Western Reserve University, some of the best lessons stem from some of their hardest moments. That much is true for Anuj Pullakandam, a second-year majoring in biology on the pre-med track, whose work with the Cleveland Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (CADRC) Academic…
After the unexpected loss of their son, Luca, to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Tony and Laura Corsi of Mayfield Village, Ohio, were determined to help prevent other families from experiencing a similar tragedy. Through a trust they established, Love Luca, the couple began organizing…
The 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…
Although the end of January brings National Mentoring Month to a close, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine’s commitment to student mentoring doesn’t stop there. Since 2024, the school’s Qooper Mentoring Program has been connecting medical students with healthcare professionals to…
“You are what you eat” may sound like a silly adage parents use to encourage their children to eat less sweets, but, in reality, the saying holds some truth. The health of your body is often a direct reflection of the food you put into it. Food not only provides energy to accomplish day-to-day…