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Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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Introducing a New Mission Statement for the WR2/UP MD Program

After a nearly yearlong collaborative effort with students, faculty, and staff, we are pleased to share the new mission statement and values for the WR2/UP MD Program. You will start seeing these in action as part of the fabric of who we are and what we do.

Mission Statement

To develop compassionate, reflective, and clinically expert physicians through collaborative, human-centered education that advances breakthrough discoveries, honors each patient’s unique story, and prepares graduates to understand the contexts that shape health.

Values

We achieve and fulfill this mission by fostering a medical education community rooted in the pursuit of mastery:

· Curiosity and Inquiry: Promoting critical thinking and a lifelong growth mindset.

· Compassionate Connection: Prioritizing ethics, patient partnerships, and adaptability to deliver optimal patient care.

· Collaborative Leadership: Building a collegial environment to navigate learning and growing together and to provide space for new and divergent ideas to inspire continuous improvement in our communities - locally, nationally and globally.

Dr. Kathryn (Kate) Miller as WR2/UP Associate Dean of Curriculum

The Office of Medical Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kathryn (Kate) Miller as our Associate Dean of Curriculum. Dr. Miller has been serving as our interim Associate Dean of Curriculum since last July and brings a wealth of experience, expertise, and energy to the medical education executive team. We are confident that she will significantly contribute to our students’ learning and to the advancement of our educational mission.

Dr. Miller is a pediatric critical care physician who earned her medical degree at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine followed by a pediatric residency at Indiana University School of Medicine. After a pediatric critical care fellowship at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock, she moved to Cleveland where she’s been an exceptional clinician educator. She holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Bioethics.

Dr. Miller’s impressive background in clinical education includes serving as the Pediatrics Clerkship Director at University Hospitals and one of the founders of the Sciences and Art of Medicine Integrated (SAMI) course. Most recently, she served as our Assistant Dean of Longitudinal Clinical Education, paying attention to the full four-year arc of clinical preparation for our WR2/UP medical students. At the national level, she has served as a member of the Aquifer Academic Council and a member of the Pediatrics Affinity Group in the American Society of Bioethics and Humanities. Her leadership in these roles demonstrate her unwavering commitment to student learning as well as an innate ability to be an innovator in the curriculum. In her new position, Dr. Miller will oversee the entirety of the WR2 curriculum, ensuring a comprehensive and integrated learning experience for our students. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Miller to her new role.

Additional Kudos

And finally, congratulations to Hannah Kassaie, Blackwell-McKinley M2 and recipient of the Elite Scholar-Athlete Award for the 2026 NCAA Division III Women’s Tennis!

We also had three students recognized as ElevateMeD scholars including David Silva, Tre Armstrong, and Mark Hill.

Enjoy the lovely weather!

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We’re excited to celebrate two wonderful new additions to the Office of Student Affairs family!

Dr. Otteson became a proud grandfather to a sweet baby girl, Ruth, on May 6. He and his wife are currently in Utah visiting their new granddaughter and spending time with Dr. Otteson’s daughter, Sarah, and her family.

Dr. Germany recently welcomed a baby boy, Elias Levi, on May 22. He, his wife Kiara, and Baby Eli are enjoying this special new chapter together.

Please join us in congratulating both families on these joyful arrivals!

M3s & M4s - Register for MEDS 4201M - Advanced Professional Identity : Personal and Professional Development (PPD)

As a reminder, students are required to register for MEDS 4201M - Advanced Professional Identity : Personal and Professional Development (PPD) for any time that is used for career planning or academic enrichment outside of the standard curriculum requirements. The cSRS Team has updated cSRS to make scheduling PPD more intuitive and can cater to off block away rotations if need be. You will be limited to a total of 6 weeks of PPD enrollment. Our instructions for scheduling PPD can be found attached to this email.

As a note -- all current "VAC" time that has been put in cSRS for the 26-27 Academic Year will be deleted as of today. When you have a moment, please request PPD for that time.

If you have any questions regarding PPD, please reach out to csrshelp@case.edu.

Swipe Out Hunger

Effective July 1, we are excited to expand the Swipe Out Hunger program to more locations on campus, including the HEC dining facility!

For students who may be experiencing food insecurity, it's as simple as filling out the application found here. The CWRU Dean of Students Office will review the application and once approved, you will receive an email to pick up 10 vouchers/semester from Molly Simmons, CWRU SOM Student Affairs.

If you need assistance with hygiene products, we have a closet stocked with supplies. Please check in with Molly Simmons for access to the storage closet.

Engagement & Wellbeing

Want to get involved with promoting engagement and wellbeing?  Email  SOM-Wellbeing@case.edu to join the Office of Student Affairs - Student Engagement and Wellbeing student committees.

Follow us on Instagram @cwru_medwellbeing

New Research Recognition Opportunity!

CWRU School of Medicine now offers a Research Recognition for final-year medical students who have made sustained, high-impact contributions to biomedical research. Eligible students must not be receiving a transcriptable research designation/degree and must demonstrate active research participation across multiple years. Learn more and apply: Research Recognition Application. Stay tuned for an upcoming announcement about the Community Engagement Recognition, which will honor students dedicated to community service during medical school. Questions? Contact medstudentresearch@case.edu.

Lunch & Learn with a Librarian

Copyright, Library Licenses and AI

Wed, Jun 10, 2026

12:30 PM – 1 PM

Join us for the June 10th Lunch & Learn! This session will show participants how to navigate copyright restrictions and library licenses in the age of AI. We will discuss best practices and what to avoid.

Register Here!

M4 Ophthalmology applicants

The Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology are jointly hosting a 90-minute webinar, Advice for the 2026-2027 Ophthalmology Residency Match Season, on Wednesday, June 3, 5:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM MT / 7:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM ET. Register for the webinar.

The panelists are dedicated educators who represent the AUPO, AAO, and the SF Match and will share viewpoints on applying for this year’s ophthalmology residency match. The latest changes to the match process will be outlined. The perspectives of Medical School Deans, Ophthalmology Department Chairs, Vice Chairs of Education, Directors of Medical Student Education, and Residency Program Directors will be included. Presenters representing different regions across the U.S. will offer tips related to ophthalmology applications, personal statements, research & extracurriculars, interviewing, preference signaling, away rotations, non-traditional applicants, and new features of the match.

M4 Summer Workshops

M4 students: The Office of Student Affairs career planning team will be hosting events this summer to help you plan and prepare your residency application.

Save the dates:

Personal Statement Workshops: June 10 (Zoom) and June 29 (in person)

M4 Specialty Advising Meetings (more to be scheduled throughout the summer)

Surgery: July 15 (Zoom)

Psychiatry: July 16 (in person)

Neurology: July 28 (Zoom)

Interview Workshops: September and October (dates TBA)

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