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THURSDAY, June 18, 2026
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It’s June! We’ve finally hit our stride with spectacular summer weather. And in less than three weeks, we will welcome our incoming class of first year medical students. We have 216 students coming, 172 in the WR2/University Program, 12 in the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) and 32 in the Lerner College program. They are coming to us from 79 different colleges and universities and include more women than men with 81% having taken at least one gap year. We are busy getting ready for Orientation followed by the White Coat Ceremony and then BAM, Block 1 will start on July 13^th! Special recognition to our Peer Handoff Student Leaders: Noa Phillips, Ashish, Nalla, Melina Varlamos, and Karina Frey.

I’ll also wish everyone a Happy Semiquincentennial! On July 4, 2026, the United States of America celebrates its 250^th birthday as a country. July 4^th is always a great time for ice cream!

LL

NBME Exams

Please confirm compatibility with the latest updates to the web-based testing system requirements effective July 1, 2026 (Mac OS minimum supported version: 13 or higher Mac OS Web Browser: Safari 16 or higher).
 

Considering an Extension Year?

As of May 4, 2026, the new Extension Monitoring Committee (EMC) has begun its work in supporting students on an academic extension. The EMC is a new subcommittee of the Student Assessment Committee and has been charged with three responsibilities as outlined in the policy on Extension Time Requirements and Monitoring. After a student is approved for an extension, the EMC 1) reviews and approves the student’s plan regarding the extension time, 2) monitors completion of each student’s stated goals for the extension, and 3) assigns, at the end, the specific designation for the student’s transcript (Research Extension, Independent Study of Medicine, or Enrichment). The EMC aims to ensure students maximize the use of their time on extension to remain on track to graduate and to successfully match into residency. For all questions related to the new EMC, please email som-extensions@case.edu.

OSHA Compliance

Coming this July 1st M2 - M4 MD students OSHA compliance will reset for the following 26-27 Academic year. If you have any questions please email the Registrar's Office at som-registrar@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

MEDS 9055M: Scientific Dissemination

Looking to sharpen your research manuscript writing skills? Newly offered this fall, MEDS 9055M: Scientific Dissemination is a writing workshop series that can be completed as a pre-clinical zero-credit elective for M2s and non-clinical zero-credit elective for M3s and M4s. This series of five topics runs from August to December, with two session dates available per topic. Preview the elective syllabus (including session dates) and elective requirements through the Writing Workshop form. If you intend to complete the elective this fall, please fill out the form in its entirety. Questions? Contact the Office of Medical Student Research at medstudentresearch@case.edu

M3 & M4s - Research Recognition

Final-year medical students are encouraged to apply for the Research Recognition, highlighting students who have made sustained, high-impact contributions to biomedical research. Applications submitted before July 15 will be considered in time for the recognition to be listed on ERAS applications. Applications submitted after July 15 will be considered on a rolling basis for recognition at graduation. Eligible students must not be receiving a transcript notation regarding a research designation or degree and must demonstrate active research participation across multiple years. Learn more and apply: Research Recognition Application. Details will be shared soon about the Community Engagement Recognition, which will honor students dedicated to community service during medical school. Questions? Contact medstudentresearch@case.edu.

VisualDx

VisualDx offers tools beyond a medical atlas for students and faculty. Key features include:

• Diverse Representation: A massive library showing diseases across all skin tones.

• Differential Diagnosis Builder: Input symptoms, history, and travel to build a visual differential diagnosis.

• Mobile-Ready: Access 45,000+ images anywhere via the mobile app.

Get Started: Access VisualDx through the Cleveland Health Sciences Library

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 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)

Complimentary Registration Available: Cleveland Clinic AI Summit for Healthcare Professionals

The Cleveland Clinic is offering complimentary registration for the first 50 CWRU School of Medicine trainees who register for the 2nd Annual Cleveland Clinic AI Summit for Healthcare Professionals on Friday, August 28, 2026.

The summit will be offered in person at the InterContinental Hotel on Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and virtually via livestream. The program is designed for healthcare professionals and trainees interested in the impact of artificial intelligence in healthcare, including clinical care, digital health, research, healthcare administration, and medical education.

Students may view the agenda and register at: www.ccfcme.org/AISummit

To receive the complimentary registration rate, select the appropriate Resident, Student, Trainee registration category and enter promo code: CWRUcomp

Registration questions may be directed to: cmeregistration@ccf.org

SOAR (Studies on Addiction and Resilience) Initiative

You’re invited: June 26, 2026 from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM

SOAR is a statewide, multi-institutional research effort supported by OhioMHAS and by a grant through OSUaimed at better understanding the biological, psychological, and social factors underlying mental health and substance use challenges across Ohio. CWRU and University Hospitals are collaborating as assessment site partners in this work. The summit will bring together research partners and community stakeholders to discuss important topics including community resilience, recovery and addiction, veterans, youth, and health policy. The SOAR Summit will take place at the Midtown Collaboration Center.

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