Cleveland Clinic is committed to serving as a resource to its Alumni by providing access to information and programmatic support necessary to ensure their professional growth and success. The goal of these efforts is to bolster the bond between the institution and its Alumni, and to create an atmosphere that encourages a commitment among Alumni to offer support and to participate in the life of the institution.
Cleveland Clinic appreciates its Alumni and the service they have provided the organization as physicians. For that reason, Cleveland Clinic is dedicated to servicing its former trainees in any way that it can by providing Alumni with ample resources, offerings and online services.
Resources
Online Community»
Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association makes it easier than ever to connect with your former colleagues. By creating and maintaining your own personal profile, you are able to:
- Manage your profile Update your contact and practice information so that it can be used for patient referrals
- Register for events RSVP to medical receptions and reunions, and navigate to CME course registration
- Post job openings Post open opportunities at your practice for your fellow alumni to apply; or apply for open opportunities that are of interest to you
- Share updates Send the Alumni Office stories about your "Memorable Moment" at CCF or updates about you, your career, or your family for possible inclusion in upcoming newsletters
- Receive news View the most up-to-date alumni news via Alumni Connection and email communications
To create your profile*, use the login box in the top right-hand corner of Cleveland Clinic's Alumni webpage. First time sign-in requires your Constituent ID. If you do not know your Constituent ID, please call 216.444.2487 or email alumni@ccf.org to retrieve it.
*Note: Profile creation is limited to Cleveland Clinic trained physicians only.
Career Development»
Education, patient care and innovation is of the utmost importance to Cleveland Clinic. Whether you have completed your training or not, it is important to reflect on the idea that education is a journey - there is always more to learn. To learn more about Career Development through training at Cleveland Clinic, visit the websites listed below.
Discounts
Alumni Library»
Alumni are welcome to visit Cleveland Clinic's Alumni Library in person and utilize computers to access all electronic resources. Lbrary staff is on hand to complete literature searches, and provide copies of articles from print journals. The Alumni Office offers parking validation to Alumni who visit the library. For details, please email alumni@ccf.org.
Cleveland Clinic Fitness Center passes»
W.O. Walker Building passes are available to Alumni for a nominal charge, $360/year. Please call the Fitness Center for additional information at 216.444.8765.
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine»
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine is available at a discounted annual printed subscription rate of $60. CCJM is also available online free of charge. Alumni who are practicing internists, cardiologists, nephrologists, endocrinologists, or diabetologists and who are not located on Cleveland Clinic's campus are eligible for free subscriptions. For subscription requests, please call 216.444.2661 or email ccjm@ccf.org.
Current and archived editions of Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine are available at www.ccjm.org.
Guardian Life Insurance»
Guardian Life Insurance Company is offering a 10 percent permanent discount on all fully-underwritten disability income insurance to Cleveland Clinic physicians.
Eligible for the discount:
- Cleveland Clinic residents and fellows in training (discount continues after completion of training
- Cleveland Clinic alumni residing in the U.S. or Canada
- Cleveland Clinic staff physicians at all Cleveland Clinic U.S. and Canada locations
- Medical students enrolled at Cleveland Clinic's Lerner College of Medicine (discount continues after completion of training)
To learn more about the plan, please contact:
Amy P. Dickenson
Office: 440.505.6007
Cell: 216.375.2437
Email: amy@dickensoninsurance.com
Rory Bixel Lough
Office: 440.974.4040
Cell: 440.567.8949
Email: rory@thebixelorganization.com
Hotel Discount Rates»
Discounts available to Alumni, Employees, Patients and Consultants staying in Cleveland, Florida and the Las Vegas areas. For discount and hotel information for Cleveland Clinic Campus areas, please call Cleveland Clinic's travel office at 216.636.7277. For discount hotel information for non-campus destinations, please contact our trusted travel source, American Express (AMEX), at 216.444.2564.
Online Services
MyConsult®»
The MyConsult® online medical second opinion service connects patients to Cleveland Clinic's expertise for over 1,100 life-threatening and life-changing diagnoses. Following a thorough review of medical records and diagnostic tests, Cleveland Clinic physician experts render a medical second opinion that includes treatment options or alternatives, as well as recommendations regarding future therapeutic considerations. In addition to second opinions for medical conditions, MyConsult® also offers Nutrition Consultations and international Pre-Adoption Consultations.
MyPractice Community(SM)»
MyPractice Community(SM) is an electronic medical record system designed specifically to meet the needs of the busy private practice physician. It is the customized extension of the same system used in all Cleveland Clinic facilities, and is ONC-ATB certified. An Internet-based system, MyPractice Community(SM) allows physicians secure access to their entire medical practice anytime, anywhere.
DrConnect»
DrConnect is an Internet-based service specially developed to streamline the coordination of care for patients referred to Cleveland Clinic. This free service allows our physician colleagues and their staff access to their patients' electronic medical records and provides real-time updates regarding the treatment their patients receive.
Below, you will find links to photos from various Alumni Association events. Select “View Photos” to view entire photo albums and purchase print versions for your personal photo albums.
"Welcome to Cleveland" Goodtime Cruise 2012»
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"Welcome to Cleveland" Goodtime Cruise 2011»
August 14, 2011
End of Year Celebration Dinner, Graduate Medical Education»
Wyndham Hotel
May 21, 2011
"Welcome to Cleveland" Goodtime Cruise 2010»
August 15, 2010
"Welcome to Cleveland" Goodtime Cruise 2009»
August 16, 2009
House Staff and House Staff Spouses Grand Finale»
June 6, 2009
Alumni Association Spring Board of Directors Meeting»
Lerner College of Medicine Graduation Dinner
April 24-25, 2009
Alumni Referrals
Cleveland Clinic welcomes referrals from alumni and is committed to responding to all alumni referrals in a timely fashion. Alumni who wish to refer a patient to Cleveland Clinic should identify themselves as such when making a referral, which will ensure your referral receives priority attention.
Alumni patient referrals are highly valued at Cleveland Clinic, and we continually welcome your feedback on the referral process.
For complete details on patient referrals, please visit the “Referring a Patient" page.
Referring Physician Hotline: 855.733.3712
Patient Referrals
Laboratory Services»
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories (CCL) is a full-service, national reference lab dedicated to providing world class care. CCL offers high-quality, state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory and pathology services combined with readily available consultations with experienced pathologists and laboratory scientists.
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories is home to anatomic, clinical and molecular pathology laboratories with annual test volumes exceeding 10 million. The facilities feature the most advanced technology and offer a comprehensive test menu of more than 2,400 tests.
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories is proud to serve hospitals, outpatient facilities and physicians worldwide.
CCL provides the highest quality laboratory testing and expert pathology diagnosis to patients institutionally, regionally and nationally.
For more information, please call 216.444.5755 or 800.628.6816 or visit www.clevelandcliniclabs.com.
Global Patient Services»
Global Patient Services is a full-service department with more than 70 patient service specialists, patient service coordinators, financial counselors, and support staff. Global Patient Services is dedicated to meeting the needs and requirements for global patients and their families.
For complimentary assistance for national and international patients and families, call 216.444.8184 or visit www.clevelandclinic.org/global_patient_services.
Worldwide Critical Care Transport»
Cleveland Clinic's Critical Care Transport team serves critically ill and highly complex patients across the globe. The role of Critical Care Transport team is to bring critically ill and highly complex patients from around the world here to receive care whether the transfer is by ground or air.
For additional information on the Critical Care Transport team and utilizing their services, please call 800.553.5056 or 216.444.8302.
Same-day appointments»
We'll see you later...today! Cleveland Clinic offers same-day appointments for the convenience of our patients.
With 22 locations including Main Campus, Family Health Centers and Urgent Care Centers, same-day appointments are available for pediatric and adult primary care visits, including Saturdays. A Nurse is on Call 24/7 at 216.444.CARE.