In 2002, the Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University formed an historic partnership to establish the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of CWRU (CCLCM) – an innovative medical school program with a mission to train physician investigators. Every aspect of CCLCM is focused on achieving this goal - from admissions criteria and supportive financial aid to curriculum design and student assessment. Students develop the skills of self-directed learning critical for success as a physician and an investigator.
| Mission Statement |
The mission of the CCLCM is "to educate a limited number of highly qualified persons who seek to become physician investigators and scientists committed to the advancement of biomedical research and clinical practice."
Our goal for students is to foster a passion for scientific inquiry and skills for critical thinking coupled with broad-based clinical expertise that will optimally position the M.D. graduate to pursue a career as a physician investigator.
| Relationship with Case |
- The College Track is one of two distinct tracks leading to the MD degree at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
- College Track students are awarded a special medical degree by Case Western Reserve University: MD with Special Qualification in Biomedical Research.
- Students in the College Track have access to all the resources available to other CWRU medical students.
- Cleveland Clinic is just a mile from Case Western Reserve University, so students from the College and CWRU's University-based Track can easily participate in activities on either campus.
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“Staying true to the innovative atmosphere that has made the Cleveland Clinic so successful, this program fosters original thinking by challenging students in a problem-based learning curriculum that is supported by an amazingly dedicated faculty…” |
| Alan Siu Class of 2009 View all Student Quotes |
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