Medical Education News - All Student Edition

Table Of Contents

1. Vice Dean Lia Logio Message
2. Student Affairs Updates
3. Curriculum Updates
4. Registrar Updates
5. Financial Aid News
6. Clinical Sim Center - Open Sessions
7. Student Research
8. Library Corner
9. Opportunities
10. Events
11. Staff Spotlight

Back to School Season!!

Everyone’s busy doing their thing. Change is in the air with cooler temperature and some leaves landing on the ground already. Apple-picking season will be here before you know it.

I look forward to seeing you at the upcoming class meetings. One of the items I share during those events are the annual mistreatment data. I’ll include it here, too, so there is full transparency about our efforts to optimize your learning environment.

Oh, and did you know, you can now submit praises and kudos about individuals who go above and beyond in the Accountability Management System. Try it out next time someone surprises you with goodness under “Celebrate Exemplary Contributions!”

For the AY 2024-2025, a total of 43 individual reports were received that represent 37 unique events. More than one third (37.2%) were reported anonymously. Here’s the breakdown of those 37 reports.

 

My door is always open! Feel free to stop by anytime!

Lia Logio, MD
Vice Dean, Medical Education

M1/M2 Specialty Panels

The Office of Student Affairs is hosting 20 specialty panels this fall as part of the Careers in Medicine Specialty Panel Series! Each panel will consist of at least 3 physicians from that specialty who will discuss what led them to their career choice and what their job entails.

Each panel will take place at the HEC. More details (such as room information) can be found on the spreadsheet with the sign up links and in Elentra. All panels will be recorded for those who cannot attend.

Use this link to access the schedule and sign up!

Near-Peer Tutoring Reminder

The Near-Peer Tutoring Team is excited to offer a variety of sessions this academic year. Each week, there will be virtual and in-person content review and MCQ practice sessions. Keep an eye out for Monday emails from Jenn Furlong, or check web.penjiapp.com for upcoming session information.

AOA Fellowship & Grant Opportuntities

The CWRU Chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society has fellowships/grants that medical students are eligible to participate in. Click here for a comprehensive list of opportunities.

If you wish to seek additional information on the CWRU AΩA Chapter, visit the SOM Student Affairs website, and for more information on the National AΩA organization, you can visit their website. 

Leadership Development Opportunities & Travel Fund

We are excited to share that the School of Medicine is expanding resources to support your professional growth as a future physician-leader.

Please click here to learn more about these new opportunities, including a pilot travel fund for leadership development—launching with the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) National Conference. Please note that the application for this experience is open to all students.

We encourage you to familiarize yourself with all available funds so you can make the most of these opportunities.
 

• Research, Level Up, and Emergency Fund information can be found here

• Application for leadership funding piloted at the LMSA conference can be found here (to note, applications for the LMSA conference are due on August 18th for full consideration)

Block and Clerkship Evaluations

To review previous years’ Block or Clerkship evaluations and action plans, please visit:

• Preclerkship Curriculum
• Clerkship Curriculum

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

Fingerprints on Campus

Attention M3s and M4s seeking an away rotation! Fingerprint services are available on campus. Click here to learn more and schedule an appointment.

University Hospital Orientation for ALL M1s

On Wednesday, October 8th, from 5:30-6:30 pm, University Hospitals is pleased to welcome CWRU M1 students, where they will highlight research and clinical opportunities and facilitate the onboarding process by providing UH student badges! This will be in the Wolstein Research Building Auditorium, with a reception and refreshments to immediately follow the event. Attendance is strongly recommended for all M1 students.

Debt Management: A Money Matters Course!

The Office of Financial Aid is excited to share new content in the Debt Management: A Money Matters Course! Check out upcoming and recorded AAMC webinars covering topics such as student loans and repayment changes, managing finances as a resident, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness updates. Visit the ‘Webinars’ tab in the course to access these valuable resources and take charge of your financial future.

Financial Wellness Tip of the Month

Regularly review your income and expenses by performing a physical exam of your bank accounts and credit card statements. For resources on how to manage your finances, visit the Unlock Your Financial Future assignment in the Debt Management: A Money Matters Course on Canvas. The SOM Office of Financial Aid can be reached directly at medfinancialaid@case.edu, 216.368.3666, or by dropping by our office in the HEC Suite 111.

Open Practice Sessions

The Clinical Skills and Simulation Center will hold open sessions for students wishing to practice physcial exams and clinical skills, utilizing the SIM Center exam rooms and equipment. These rooms are open to any student who wants to practice. 

Exam rooms are first come, first served. No clinician present, sessions are self directed on the following dates:

Sept. 26: 1p-4p
Oct. 17: 1p-4p
Dec. 5: 1p-4p
Dec. 12: 1p-4p

Exam rooms may be scheduled on other dates (pending availability) by contacting Karen Horn, SIM Coordinator: kxh603@case.edu

Research Day Submission Deadline is today!

Today is the ast day to submit your research abstract to the 2025 Graduate and Medical Student Research Day! The submission site is currently open; join us on Thursday, October 16th to gain valuable presentation skills and showcase your work as a poster or oral presentation. Learn more and submit on the event website - the deadline is September 2nd at 11:59PM.

Well-being for Healthcare Providers Collection

Prioritize your self-care with our well-being for healthcare providers collection. These books, all specifically written for med students and physicians, will help you adjust, build resilience, and thrive through med school and beyond. Our micro collections @ CHSL guide lists all titles and will link you to the catalog where you can check them out. https://chs.libguides.com/MicroCollections

Join Us in Welcoming our New Librarian!

The CHSL welcomed Jacqueline Mayse on August 11th as an Education, Instruction, and Outreach Librarian. Jackie is a CWRU alumni and has joined us with a broad range of librarianship skills. In her last role at the Cleveland Institute of Art, she was the lead librarian for instruction and outreach. We're looking forward to her contributions to the library and the university.

Please welcome Jackie as she begins her journey at CWRU.

Student Advisory Board - Disability Resources

Rachana Gurudu, a junior PPSP student studying chemistry and healthcare management, has recently founded the student advisory board in the Office of Disability Resourcesat CWRU. The group is seeking advisory board members to apply for the board to ensure representation across schools. 

Click here for more information about the Board, and to learn more about the membership and application process.

Call for Abstracts - APINO

The Association of Indian Physicians of Northern Ohio (APINO) invites you to submit your abstract for the 42nd Annual Gala & 13th Research Showcase on Saturday, October 4th. APINO welcomes abstracts from all disciplines and levels of trainees that encompass areas of clinical research, quality/performance improvement, or basic sciences. The deadline to submit is September 15th; please visit the abstract submission site for the event schedule and abstract submission guidelines.

Aquifer AI Student Working Group

We are excited to share that applications are open for the Aquifer AI Student Working Group for the 2025-2026 academic year. This is a unique opportunity for students to join a national working group of health professions students tasked with providing critical feedback on Aquifer's AI learning tools.

The AI Student Working Group is open to health professions learners in their clinical years.

More information is included below, along with a link to the full details and application. Student applications are due September 12.

Learn More and Apply

ACP 2026 Health Policy Internship

The internship runs from April 27 to May 21, 2026, and allows medical students and residents to learn about the legislative process, health policy, and advocacy in organized medicine.

Learn More and Apply

AMCNO is hosting a Women in Medicine Wine Night on Sept. 4, at CLE Urban Winery from 5:30 - 9:00 PM! 

The event is $15 for AMCNO members, $35 non-members and free for medical students, medical residents and fellows that are members of AMCNO. Register Here!

Advancing Frontiers in the Science of Reproduction

Advancing Frontiers in the Science of Reproduction is a free symposium coming up on September 25th, bringing together the Northern Ohio reproductive science research community for a full day featuring a keynote address, workshops, research spotlight sessions, panel discussion, and community book reading and networking. The CTSC and collaborators invite students to register and be part of this vital conversation. Learn more and sign up on their event website.

David Axelrod, MD, MBA

UH Health Services Grand Rounds

Dr. Axelrod is an NIH-funded investigator focused on the intersection of health economics and surgical outcomes, primarily in solid organ transplants. His research leverages administrative data analysis, complex decision analytic modeling and identification of naturally occurring practice variation through the assessment of real-world evidence.

To learn more about our upcoming webinar guests, visit UHhospitals.org/HSRCSpeakerSeries.

Meet Holly Stegh, Career Planning Specialist

I've been at the SOM since April 2025!I am a native Clevelander! I went to school at The Ohio State University and majored in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences with a minor in Communications. Majority of my work experience is in the healthcare industry. I love to spend time outdoors, cook, read, and travel. I am also a big sports fan (I actually met my fiancé, Brandon, at the Big Ten Championship game back in 2019)!

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