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Other CWRU Programs of Interest
Pre-Professional Scholars Program
Graduate Studies
Biomedical Scientist Training Program
MS in Anesthesia
School of Dental Medicine
School of Nursing
School of Applied Social Sciences
School of Graduate Studies
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THE PROGRAMS & CURRICULUMS
In 1952, the School of Medicine at CWRU (then known as Western Reserve University) implemented the innovative curriculum widely credited with initiating changes in medical education throughout
the country and around the world. Our education program continues to receive accolades; in 2002, the School of Medicine became only the third institution in history to receive
the best review possible by the authority that grants accreditation to U.S. and Canadian medical degree programs, the Liaison Committee on Medical
Education
Today,
students can choose from three paths to obtain a medical degree at the School of Medicine: the University Program, the College Program, and the Medical Scientist Training Program. Each program
is offers a unique approach to teach you the tenets and skills of medicine. Some of the collective attributes of the programs include:
- Introduction to clinical work and patients almost as soon as you arrive on campus.
- You'll be treated as a junior colleague by faculty members.
- Accessible faculty members.
- Your work will be graded on a non-competitive (pass/fail) basis in the first two years, which promotes cooperation instead of competition.
- You'll be taught the science of
medicine infused with the skills of communication and compassion.
- You'll learn how to learn, a skill you'll call on throughout your career in the quickly changing field of medicine.
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To challenge students in the areas of research and scholarship, clinical mastery, leadership, and civic professionalism, so that they affect positive change through treating disease, promoting health, and understanding the social and behavioral context of illness.
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To foster a passion for scientific inquiry and develop skills for critical
thinking, coupled with broad-based
clinical expertise, to optimally
position students for careers as
physician-investigators. |
To develop physician-scientists to
bridge the gap between basic science
and clinical research by providing
training leading to both the medical
degree and doctoral degree. |
Ave. Annual Entering Class Size
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8 years |
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Primary learning styles: 50% small group, 50% large lecture; thesis-like requirement |
Primary learning styles: small group, problem-based, thesis requirement |
MD earned through University Program; dissertation required for PhD |
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MD (opportunities exist to pursue additional degrees concurrently) |
MD with Special Qualifications in Biomedical Research (opportunities exist to pursue additional degrees concurrently) |
MD and PhD in a basic science discipline. |
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Lina Mehta, MD
Associate Dean for Admissions |
Kathy Franco, MD
Associate Dean for Admissions |
Clifford Harding, MD, PhD
Program Director |
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