Overview

Overview

A Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine student treats children as part of the Peru Outreach Program.
A Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine student treats children as part of the former Peru Outreach Program.

Student life at CCLCM is not an oxymoron: While our students are busy learning to become physician investigators, they round out their medical school experience with activities inside and outside the college.

Participating in Academic and Social Groups

Many students involve themselves in academic and social groups, from the Student National Medical Association to the Internal Medicine Special Interest Group.

Helping Those in Need

Working on the Community Health Initiative allows students to offer firsthand help to medically underserved people.

Exploring Creative Opportunities

And participating in the annual Doc Opera show gives students a chance to stretch their creative muscles while raising money for the Student Run Health Clinic.

Student Community and Engagement

Student Community and Engagement

As Assistant Dean, Monica Yepes-Rios, MD, works with the Office of the Dean to:

  • set strategic plans for creating a welcoming learning environment
  • ensure mentoring resources are available for all students
  • build a research and medical education curriculum that represents care of all communities
  • train our students to provide excellent and culturally sensitive care to all their patients

The Office of Student Community and Engagement also supports multicultural events to celebrate the richness of our student body. Monthly student dinners explore cultural heritages through culinary delights and presentations from students, who share the intersection of their upbringing, family traditions, demographics and unique personal and professional journeys. In this informal setting, students learn to be sensitive to the care of patients from all backgrounds, celebrate differences and appreciate every patient’s unique healthcare needs.

We invite you to learn more about Student Community and Engagement and discover how our faculty and students are working together to build a solid culture of belonging, both inside the walls of CCLCM and out in the community.

Please contact our office at 216.444.2414 with any questions.

Thinking about applying?

We invite you to contact our Office of Admissions with any questions you might have. Our Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Jazmine Oliver, MD ('12), oversees student recruitment to help ensure that CCLCM continues to train students from the widest variety of backgrounds who demonstrate a passion for scientific inquiry, patient care and equal access to healthcare for all. Dr. Oliver also helps connect students with mentors and career advisors; supports students through their medical school and residency journeys; and encourages student involvement in various enterprise and community initiatives. 

Amenities & Housing Accommodations

Amenities & Housing Accommodations

Cleveland Clinic Health Education Campus Atrium
Cleveland Clinic's Health Education Campus features a central atrium where students can gather, study and eat together, and much more.

Health Education Campus

Teaching in the first two years occurs at Cleveland Clinic, in the Health Education Campus. In this location, students are close to the research labs, clinical space and offices of many of the faculty, as most of CCLCM's teaching faculty are Cleveland Clinic staff physicians and researchers.

Student Lounge

Healthcare professional students have 24/7 access to a large, shared lounge on the fourth floor of the Health Education Campus. Amenities include:
  • Kitchenettes with microwaves, refrigerators, and single-serve coffee machines
  • Comfortable seating and tables for gathering
  • Lockers
  • Ping pong table

Dining

The Cleveland Clinic campus offers numerous dining options including a cafeteria and coffee bar in the Health Education Campus, where CCLCM is located. Subway, Panera and Starbucks have locations on Cleveland Clinic's main campus as well.

A variety of restaurants are also located in the neighborhoods surrounding CWRU and Cleveland Clinic.

Athletic Facilities

The Walker Fitness Center on the Cleveland Clinic main campus offers a variety of amenities and activities at an affordable membership rate.

A variety of physical fitness amenities and activities, from swimming and Nautilus to squash and fencing, are available at CWRU free of charge.

A private athletic club, One To One Fitness Center, is also located on the CWRU campus on Adelbert Road.

Living in Northeast Ohio 

Living in Northeast Ohio is better than ever, particularly if you’re a foodie. Cleveland is home to several top chef restaurants as well as numerous ethnic and independent establishments. A full menu of nightlife activities, major league sporting and cultural events, and recreational activities throughout the area enriches the lives of our students.

Cleveland Clinic and CWRU are close to University Circle, which offers a myriad of opportunities for living, culture, entertainment and dining. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Historical Society, Severance Hall (home of the Cleveland Orchestra), Cleveland Institute of Music, Cleveland Natural History Museum, Botanical Gardens and others are located here.

Housing Accommodations

For housing options in Northeast Ohio, please visit:

Activities

Activities

Maintaining a school/life balance is crucial, and students have myriad opportunities to participate in community, social and school-related activities, including:

Student Organizations

Student Organizations

Many students are eager to get involved in medically-related organizations. Below is a list of many of these organizations that are available to you:

Stethos

Stethos

Stethos Medical Humanities Journal

Since 2011, Stethos — our journal highlighting humanities works by our students — has provided an outlet for creative reflection and a chance to connect through writing, poetry, images and photography.