About the Center for Health Professions

Overview

In 2007, Cleveland Clinic recognized the importance of educating our future health professions caregivers by forming the Center for Health Professions Education. The Center for Health Professions Education works with Cleveland Clinic's internal education programs and with the externally affiliated academic programs offered at educational facilities throughout Ohio and across the nation. In addition, we offer onboarding for health professions students, affiliation agreements with external academic institutions, and a multitude of other services related to the educational mission of Cleveland Clinic.

Center for Health Professions Education Mission

To promote an excellent learning experience for Cleveland Clinic health students so that they may become providers of the best care to patients as members of the interprofessional care team.

Center for Health Professions Education Vision

To facilitate the training of all health professions students across the Cleveland Clinic in order to provide uniformly excellent, equitable, and inclusive education through our internal and affiliate-based training programs for the benefit of our community and to help meet the workforce needs of the Cleveland Clinic.

Engagement and Belonging

The Center for Health Professions Education and Cleveland Clinic are committed to valuing all people throughout our organization, regardless of background or culture. A welcoming and inclusive environment for students and equal access to appropriate care for our patients are essential to fulfilling our vision to be the best place for care anywhere and the best place to work in healthcare. We welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.

Fast Facts

Below are important statistics and facts about our training programs, students, and more.

112 health professions disciplines in the Cleveland Clinic that provide student training.
3,639 health professions students placed in clinical rotations at Cleveland Clinic.
- 2,957 students placed from affiliate-based programs.
- 569 students placed from Cleveland Clinic Internal Health Professions training programs.
- 113 students placed from Cleveland Clinic Health Professions Residency/Fellowship programs.
- 25% of students placed at Cleveland Clinic Main campus.
- 75% of students placed at Cleveland Clinic community hospitals and family health centers.
130 affiliation agreements between Cleveland Clinic and affiliate-based academic institutions.
28 states (including the District of Columbia) where we have affiliate-based programs.
57 schools in Ohio with which we have affiliate-based partnerships.

These figures are for the 2023-24 academic year.

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Our Team

Mari Knettle, DPT, EdD Medical Director	Michelle Hrehocik, MBA Senior Director	Teresa Duncan, CMA (AAMA) Medical Assistant and Social Work Student Coordinator
Kerilyn Gillombardo, MNAL Administrative Program Coordinator	Rhiannon Rothmann, MA Administrative Program Coordinator	Cheryl Stashinko, MLIS Program Manager
Doneisha Taylor-Smith, MBA Registrar