What Makes Our Program Unique
- A small class of 32 students a year allows close mentoring from a faculty culled from more than 3,500 Cleveland Clinic staff physicians and scientists.
- The interactive learning environment will help you refine your skills as a team learner and critical thinker. You will apply knowledge through problem-based learning (PBL), seminars, problem sets, electronic-based curriculum and labs.
- You won’t receive comprehensive exams or grades. Rather, we rely on competency-based assessments and a portfolio system.
- The five-year curriculum includes a 12-month master's level research thesis requirement.
- You will have access to graduate courses during substantial time allotted for independent study.
- You will have the chance to pursue a master's level degree (MS, MPH, MA) in addition to your medical degree.
- You will graduate with an “MD with Special Qualification in Biomedical Research” from CWRU.
- You will have both a physician advisor and a research advisor who work with you to help ensure successful progress through the program.
- You will learn in a clinical setting with real patients under the supervision of your own longitudinal preceptor during years 1 and 2.
- All students receive a full tuition scholarship.
Student Resources
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Learn More About Our Academic Model
Assessments
CCLCM students use portfolios to document performance, fostering a non-competitive, collaborative learning environment.
Curriculum
We believe that students learn best through interactive approaches, applying newly acquired knowledge and teaching their peers.
Problem-Based Learning
Unlike traditional teaching methods such as lectures, our problem-based learning method is case-driven and student-centered.
