Fall is here! Some beautiful days of sunshine, cooler temperatures, and a comfortable breeze. Please take time to enjoy the outdoors. At these seasonal transitions, it’s time to pause and reflect on the summer that just passed and the exciting things that are coming up.
Our first-year students are doing great things as they get fully immersed into Block 2 and the Foundations of Clinical Medicine Course (affectionately known as Tuesday Seminar and Block 8). I’ve heard that the new Meta Quest devices with HoloAnatomy.Next are working well. The Kowal SAGE program has officially launched with first year students learning about Age-Friendly Healthcare through the eyes of a Cleveland Senior Citizen or SAGE (Senior Advisor in Geriatric Education). The second-year students are knee-deep in “bugs and drugs” as part of Block 5 with many also showcasing their research efforts at the upcoming Research Day on October 16th.
As for our senior students, the third years are finally feeling a bit more comfortable in this hospitals and outpatient practices. They continue to have unlimited enthusiasm for taking care of patients. And this past week, ERAS (Electronic Residency Application System) officially opened! It is exciting to see the Class of 2026 students preparing for their next steps!
Of course, Doc Opera is coming in December. I’m excited about the SICK-ED theme!
As always, my door is open. Happy to hear any and all praises, concerns, or comments from you. I will be joining the upcoming class meetings for listening sessions.
Lia Logio, MD
Vice Dean, Medical Education
P.S. Please be aware that the Case Western Reserve University Reunion Weekend starts Thursday, October 9, 2025, through Sunday October 12, 2025. We will have many alumni milling around and participating in a variety of activities on the main campus, the Health Education Campus, and in Sampson Pavilion. They LOVE to talk to our current students!! I know you will be kind and welcoming to our guests. Thanks!!
Reminders
NBME Browser Update
Click here for the NBME® Web-Based Testing: MAC and Windows Secure Browser Upgrade. Please contact NBMEWebtest@nbme.org or call (215) 590-9298 for any questions
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.
Specialty Panels for M1/M2 Students
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) and sign up links in the spreadsheet, or in Elentra. All panels will be recorded for those who cannot attend. Feel free to email som-careers@case.edu with any questions!
Qooper Mentoring for M1/M2 Students
We are excited to announce the CWRU SOM Mentoring program. SOM's mentorship program partners you with a local physician who wants to be part of your team. This is a great opportunity to learn and grow with the support of a Cleveland-based physician mentor. We’re excited by this step of your journey!
STEP 1: Join the Program. Enter your email address and set a password to create your account in Qooper.
STEP 2: Set Up Your Profile: Complete your profile (about 5 minutes). This helps us match you with the best mentor for you. Complete your profile by October 10 to receive the best match. You’ll be notified via email when you’re paired.
If you have any questions, reach out to Ricardo Correa at correar@ccf.org or Phillip Rowland-Seymour at par77@case.edu.
Near-Peer Tutoring for M1/M2 Students
Join the Near-Peer Tutoring program for both virtual and in-person content review sessions and MCQ practice sessions. You can also sign up for an individual or small group appointment for a personalized tutoring session. All appointments can be scheduled through web.penjiapp.com.
The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) at CWRU School of Medicine and the Academy of Medicine of Cleveland and Northern Ohio (AMCNO) are hosting two “speed mentoring” sessions to allow M1s to start exploring the broad spectrum of specialty choices available to them.
M1 students should have received an email with their session assignment (each student has been assigned to ONE session). Remember, attendance is REQUIRED!
Session #1: Tuesday, September 30 | 5:00-7:45pm
Session #2: Monday, October 6 | 5:00-7:45pm
Feel free to reach out to som-careers@case.edu with any questions!
M2s! Save the Dates for Mandatory Class Meetings
All sessions will be held from Noon–1:00 PM in HEC 176.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Academic Planning: Preparing for M3 (Core Clinical Rotations & Electives)
Academic Planning: Registering & Studying for USMLE Step 1
Mock Interviews for M4 Students
Mock Interview confirmations have been sent out! Please check your email for your interview information. Remember to send your CV, a personal statement, and a zoom link to your interviewer (if virtual) at least 24 hours prior to the interview. You will not receive a reminder from the Office of Student Affairs to send your materials, so please mark this on your calendar!
Big Interview for M4 students
CWRU SOM secured a subscription to Big Interview, an interview preparation website. This is a great resource to help you practice your interview skills as you prepare for your residency interviews. You will need to register, so once you are on the website, click ""register"" in the top right corner. Use your CWRU email address! If you have any issues, contact support@biginterview.com
Financial Aid
Financial Wellness Tip
When in doubt, ask for a referral from financial aid counselors for advice on money management and/or loan borrowing. The SOM Office of Financial Aid can be reached directly at medfinancialaid@case.edu, 216.368.3666, or by visiting our office in the HEC, Suite 111.
Debt Management Course
Check out our new webinars in the Debt Management Course! You can attend live sessions in real time or access prerecorded webinars at your convenience. https://canvas.case.edu/courses/27966
Clinical Skills & Simulation Center
Open Sessions
The Clinical Skills and Simulation Center will be open to any student wishing to practice physical exam skills in the SIM Center exam rooms. Exam rooms are first come, first served. No clinician present, sessions are self directed on the following dates:
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
Poster Presentation Templates Available for Download!
We know you are publishing and presenting great work. Please feel welcome to use the Powerpoint SOM Logo Slides AND Research Poster Presentation templates for each of the five affiliates. Download the slides and templates here, and remember to always list your affiliation with CWRU SOM and include the SOM logo on your publications and presentations!
Sarnoff Fellowship Program
The Sarnoff Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for the opportunity to spend a year conducting intensive work in a U.S. biomedical research facility. The award provides an annual stipend and allowance. The application deadline for the 2026-27 Sarnoff Fellowship is January 7, 2026. We have had success with this program in previous years among our students and can connect you if you have questions at medstudentresearch@case.edu.
A virtual information session for potential applicants will be held on Sunday, October 19, from 4-5 pm. To register for the session, please email Dana Boyd, Executive Director, at dboyd@SarnoffFoundation.org.
Robert R. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials: Clinical Investigator
Open to M1-M3 students, the Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials: Clinical Investigator Pathway Program (Winn CIPP) is an immersive, 6-week summer service-learning program designed to expose medical students to clinical research and community outreach early on in their training. The funded program includes a mentored externship placement at a top U.S. medical center and culminates in a weekend symposium. Visit their website for details and upcoming informational webinars.
Clinical Research Fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Save the Date! Join us Wednesday, December 17th between 11:30am and 2:30pm to learn how VisualDX, an image-based clinical decision support tool, can help you make faster, more accurate diagnoses.
Provost’s Forum: Breaking Boundaries - Social Determinants of Cancer
Discover new ideas, share your work, and connect with colleagues at the Provost’s Forum for Breaking Boundaries on Monday, October 13, 2:30–5:00 PM — exploring the Social Determinants of Cancer through keynote insights, lightning talks, and collaborative discussions.
7th Annual UH Research & Innovation Day: Innovating Today for the Cures of Tomorrow
Keynote Speaker: Jordan Winter, MD
IDH1: A Window Into the How and Why of Bench to Bedside Research
Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Wolstein Research Building Auditorium
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
University Hospitals is hosting the 7th Annual UH Research & Innovation Day on Thursday, October 30. UH invites all students (undergraduate/medical/graduate), residents, fellows, postdoctoral and early career researchers to submit a research abstract or attend the event. The author of the highest scored poster will be invited to present at the event on October 30, 2025. Top 10 winners will receive a monetary prize. Abstract deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 by 11:59 pm.Submit your abstract now.
Train the Trainer Workshop: Mastering Intergenerational Communication
Dr. Elizabeth Lea Walters
Professor of Emergency Medicine at Loma Linda University
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (ET)
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free
We invite you to join us for a special Train the Trainer Workshop: Mastering Intergenerational Communication led by Dr. Elizabeth Lea Walters, hosted online via Zoom. This free, interactive session will be led by Dr. Elizabeth Lea Walters, Professor of Emergency Medicine at Loma Linda University and nationally recognized educator, researcher, and mentor. All students are welcome to attend. Register Today
