The following offices report to the Vice Dean for Education and Academic Affairs.
Office of Student Affairs and the Academic Societies
Other Offices run by Student Affairs:
Office of Multicultural Programs
Office of the Registrar
Office of Medical Student Research
Office of Academic Advising
Office of Facility Support
Rooms E421 and E423
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The Senior Associate Dean for Students, Charles Kent Smith, MD, the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Robert Haynie, MD, PhD, and Assistant Deans for Student Societies, Elizabeth McKinley, MD, MPH, and Steven Ricanati, MD, are responsible for all student-related activities in the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
Upon matriculation to the CWRU School of Medicine, all students are randomized to one of four Academic Societies. Each Society is named after an important person in the history of the Medical School and is led by a Society Dean.
The four Academic Societies are:
The Frederick Robbins Society - Robert Haynie, MD, PhD, Dean
The Emily Blackwell Society - Elizabeth McKinley, MD, MPH, Dean
The Joseph Wearn Society - Steven Ricanati, MD, Dean
The David Satcher Society - Charles Kent Smith, MD, Dean
Students remain members of their assigned societies throughout their time as students. The Societies aim to foster close relationships and a sense of community among students. The Society Deans serve as mentors, helping students navigate the curriculum and providing students with advice and support for residency and career planning. All the Deans are actively involved in teaching.
See Mission Statement and Overview of the Academic Societies
Staff:
Jennifer E. Hawkins (216.368.3442) is the Financial Administrator for the Office of Medical Education and provides administrative support for the Office of Student Affairs.
Sabina Hossain (216.368.3164) is the Department Assistant for the Office of the Academic Societies (E423). She provides direct administrative support to the office and assists with student issues. She coordinates the schedules of Drs. McKinley, Ricanati, and Smith.
Celena Howard-Townsend (216.368.2212) is the secretary for Dr. Robert Haynie in the Office of Student Affairs (E421). She coordinates and schedules appointments for Dr. Haynie as well as helping to troubleshoot and support all areas of the Student Affairs Office.
Una Surace (216.368.2831) is the Coordinator of the Office of the Academic Societies. She is responsible for the planning and management of events and activities scheduled by that office. She maintains the Student Affairs website and the Student Handbook, assists with student-related issues, and serves as a liaison between the Society Deans, students, and faculty.
The following offices are part of the Office of Student Affairs:
Office of Multicultural Programs
Room E421-C
216.368.1914
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Joseph T. Williams, MPA (368-0529) is the Director of The Office of Multicultural Programs. His primary responsibilities are the recruitment, development, and support of minority and disadvantaged medical and premedical students. Among the activities he oversees are: The Summer Medical & Dental Education Program, a summer institute designed to prepare minority and disadvantaged undergraduates for successful admission to medical and dental school; the National Institutes of Health Short Term Training Program for minority and disadvantaged medical and undergraduate students, a grant which supports summer research experiences for students; and the Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP), a year-long program for minority and disadvantaged recent college graduates who are interested in pursuing graduate school in the biomedical sciences.
The Office of Multicultural Programs provides a wide range of student support, and all students are welcome.
Joy Williams-Smith (216.368.1914) is the Department Assistant for the Office of Multicultural Programs is responsible for the planning and coordination of all activities and events scheduled by that office.
Office of the Registrar
Room T408
216.368.6137
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The Office of the Registrar maintains a permanent academic record for every student. The office is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of student records and providing appropriate data to further the educational process of the School. The Registrar, Joseph Corrao, MEd, and Assistant Registrar, Theresa Hancock, are responsible for registering each student in the School of Medicine and for processing elective and clerkship registrations and add/drops, as well as performance evaluations.
The Office of the Registrar maintains an up-to-date name and address file for each student and also provides official academic transcripts. The Registrar’s Office provides, by student request, letters of good standing for all four years, written verification for insurance purposes, as well as the completion of student loan deferment forms. The Office coordinates Years 1 – 4 clinical electives, fourth-year students who wish to participate in clinical rotations at other medical schools, and visiting students from other medical schools. The Office of the Registrar also helps fourth-year students to register for the Match through ERAS.
The Office of the Registrar has a very close working relationship with the Offices of Student Affairs, Curricular Affairs, Admissions, the teaching hospitals, and other committees of the School of Medicine. Graduates needing letters of recommendation, statements of attendance for licensing, transcripts or credentialing should contact the Office of the Registrar in order to obtain the necessary materials.
Office of Medical Student Research
Room E421-J
216.368.8788
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Experiences in research and scholarship are required for all MD students. The Office of Medical Student Research guides students to research opportunities and helps facilitate the research and scholarship component of the curriculum. Todd Fennimore, MPA, is the Director and reports to the Vice Dean of Medical Student Research, Dr. Robert H. Miller. Mr. Fennimore is responsible for coordinating all research activities for MD students, including the elective summer research opportunities, the required 4-month research block, elective research later in medical school, and opportunities for an additional year of research for those students interested in pursuing more research training. Mentored research experiences are the primary format through which students develop their interests and fulfill the research and scholarship requirements, including the medical thesis. Students are encouraged to identify and pursue their interests in any aspect of biomedical or social/behavioral aspect of research and are provided guidance and supervision through this office.
Office of Academic Advising
Room E421-H
216.368.8765
William Bligh-Glover, MD, Director
Dr. Bligh-Glover oversees the Office of Academic Advising. The tutoring program includes individual one-on-one sessions and group review sessions. Tutoring may be requested by students or recommended by their Society Deans or other faculty.
Office of Facility Support
Room E421-D
216.368.2485
Richard Masley, Director
Mr. Masley provides facility support to the medical students and faculty, including lockers, desks, tables, etc. He also serves as the Maintenance Department contact person and provides support to the gross anatomy lab for supplies and other needs.
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