Medical Education News - M3/M4 Student Edition

Tuesday January 20, 2026
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Table Of Contents

1. Message from Vice Dean Logio
2. Notices
3. Curriculum
4. Student Affairs & Wellbeing
5. Financial Aid
6. Research
7. Health Sciences Library
8. Events & Opportunities

I hope you are all staying warm in this crazy cold we’re having. Did you know that January is National Mentoring Month! Do you have a mentor? Are you mentoring someone else? Everyone can mentor…there are always people looking up to you and how you got to where you are. Reach back and offer to advise, encourage, mentor others. And make sure you have trusted people who are invested in your success…that’s what a mentor is. Mentors help you flourish, protect you from burnout, and celebrate your step-by-step progress with you.

Shout out to Thomas Syphan, MS4, who substituted for an IQ facilitator recently and was given high praise by the students in his group. This is a nice example of inspiring other with who you are and what you do!

Exciting times as the M3s round the bend of their clerkship year and the M4s get ready for match results….and then graduation!! I can’t wait to celebrate with all of you.

LL

Buildings - Card Access Only

Following the safety measures put in place at the end of fall semester, all buildings on the Case Western Reserve University campus will remain card-access only using valid CWRU IDs until further notice.

There still have been no threats against or security concerns at our university; however, we are evaluating our safety measures to ensure our campus is as safe as possible for our entire community.

As a reminder, building access is available as follows:

• Academic buildings: All faculty, staff and student IDs will work in every academic building.

• Administrative buildings: ID card access will be limited to those who work within each specific administrative building. Those needing access to additional buildings for business purposes should coordinate in advance with their colleagues in these buildings.

Please know that this move may cause some access issues; please call the CWRU Police non-emergency number at 216.368.3300 or contact a nearby police or security officer if you need assistance gaining access to a building. 

As a reminder, do not:

• prop interior or exterior doors at any time, 

• hold an outside door open for strangers, or 

• allow strangers to “piggyback” on your access card.

Small Group Rooms

There has been discussion around Med Ed students having difficulty with many of the small group rooms (289 and 213 rooms), as they are being used by undergraduates. If you run into this issue, please call the Security Desk at 216-444-3362 to have the undergrads removed from the room. If there is no answer, please call the Cleveland Clinic Police at 216-444-2250; the dispatcher will send a security officer.

Elective Announcement

We have a new exciting elective: International Elective in Brazil INTH 4010I- focus on Chagas Disease. Learn more - https://med-ed.case.edu/RegistrarCatalog/.

Clerkship Absence Form

Hello M3s! If you are going to be absent for a day of your clerkship, please make sure to fill out the Clerkship Rotations Absence Request Form, which can be found in Elentra under General Resources in WR2, then "Important Curriculum and Assessment Forms". Please reach out to somclerkships@case.edu if you have difficulty finding the form.

SAVE THE DATE - Upcoming Mandatory Class Meetings

M3 Class Meeting: Wednesday, January 23, 2026, from 430-530pm

Topic: CAP2 - MSPE, ERAS, CSE3s
IN-PERSON: HEC 176 (Lecture Hall) 
Food provided 4-430pm 

M4 Class Meeting: Monday, February 16, 2026, from 530-630pm

Topic: CAP4 - Class Updates + GQ, NRMP, ROL, SOAP
IN-PERSON: HEC 176 (Lecture Hall) 
Food provided 5-530pm

Non-Clinical Career Series

The Office of Student Affairs is hosting a Non-Clinical Career Series in January/February to help students learn about the variety of career options available to them. Sessions include medical technology, consulting, pharmaceuticals, administration, and more. Sign up for the series.

Wellbeing Wednesdays

Check out the Wellbeing Wednesday activities for January. 

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 

Spring 2026 Financial Aid Applied

Spring 2026 financial aid has been applied; tuition is due by January 23rd. See our SOM Financial Aid website for 2025–26 billing dates.

Financial Wellness Tip 

Think of student loans as a “chronic condition”—manage them proactively to prevent complications down the road.

For more financial aid assistance, 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.

2026 Kaiser-Goldberg Research Fellowship

The Endocrine Society is accepting applications for the 2026 Kaiser-Goldberg Research Fellowship. Designed to support students interested in neuroendocrine and/or reproductive endocrine research, this 10-12 week summer program offers the opportunity to work in an Endocrine Society member’s lab. The application deadline is February 27, 2026. Learn more and apply here: Kaiser-Goldberg Research Fellowship.

Orthopaedic Surgery Research Year Opportunity 2026-2027

Third-year med students interested in orthopaedic surgery are encouraged to apply for the 2026-2027 Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Spine Research Fellowship. This is a one-year, full-time, and paid opportunity to work with the spine research team at the Rothman Orthopedic Institute. Learn more through their website here, and applicants should send materials to: spinerothman@gmail.com

Well-Being for Healthcare Providers collection

January in Cleveland can be cold, gray, and exhausting—but self-care doesn’t have to be complicated. Curling up with the right book can make a real difference. Explore our Well-Being for Healthcare Providers collection, written specifically for medical students and physicians. These titles focus on resilience, balance, and thriving through med school (and January) and beyond. Find them all in our Micro Collections @ CHSL guide and check them out today.

Call for Nominations: 2026 Tom Mettee, MD Foundations of Clinical Medicine Award for exceptional contributions in teaching and mentoring

Applications are due no later than Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM<

Over the past 12 years, the School of Medicine has six times given The Tom Mettee, MD Foundations of Clinical Medicine Award for exceptional contributions in teaching and mentoring to a physician that we have felt deserving of this to honor Dr. Tom Mettee. It is a biennial award that involves a committee of faculty, students, and staff to review individuals recommended for consideration typically presented at the Annual Education Retreat for Medical Education.

Nominees must be CWRU faculty clinicians who work with Case Medical Students in outpatient clinical setting(s) in the pre-clerkship years, and who demonstrate exceptional contributions in teaching and mentoring as exemplified by Dr. Mettee. Students, faculty, and staff may submit nominations. The selection committee will include a minimum of two students and two non-nominated faculty. Review the award criteria in the application.

PLEASE NOTE - only applications from CWRU program Classes of 2026, 2027, 2028 + MSTP Students will be considered.

We Love our Future Alumni Event!

The Health Sciences Alumni Relations Teams invite all students to join them for hot cocoa and cookies on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 11:30am to 1:00pm, Samson Pavilion, 1st Floor. Learn more about the We Love our Future Alumni Event.

OPPA Poster & Conference Opportunities

The Ohio Psychiatric Physicians Association (OPPA), in partnership with the Ohio Psychiatric Physicians Foundation (OPPF), is pleased to offer several exciting opportunities designed for medical students to showcase scholarship, expand professional networks, and engage with leaders in psychiatry.  1. Submit a Poster Abstract  2. Attend the OPPA Annual Psychiatric Update. This year’s theme, Bridging Worlds: The Art and Science of Modern Psychiatry, will explore cutting-edge developments in clinical care, neuroscience, psychopharmacology, and advocacy—connecting emerging research with the real-world challenges of modern psychiatric practice. Attendees will benefit from dynamic presentations, networking opportunities, and meaningful collaboration with colleagues from across Ohio. Learn more about OPPA opportunities.

Medical Brigade Registration is Live!

Daniel Lewis Ravin Award

Academic Medicine Call for Cover Art

The AAMC peer-reviewed journal Academic Medicine is accepting submissions for theirCover Art feature until March 16.Accepted Cover Art will be published online in Academic Medicine starting in late 2026 and throughout 2027! Learn more about the requirements and submission process.

Calling Future Physician Leaders in Climate-smart Health Care

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