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Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western University

Cleveland, OH Class Size: 200
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Gaining admission to Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western University is Very Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.83 and an average MCAT score of 518.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western University applicants:

Average GPA:
3.83
Average MCAT:
518
Competitiveness:
Very Competitive
Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.

Tuition

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western University is below.

In-State Tuition:
$69712
Out-of-State Tuition:
$69712

For more information about tuition at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western University, visit the following link: https://case.edu/medicine/students/financial-aid/cost-attendance

Friendliness

Some schools prefer in-state candidates, while others are more receptive to out-of-state or international applicants. View our school "friendliness" scores for Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western University below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Neutral

OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State:
Yes
Out-of-State Friendliness:
Neutral

INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian:
No
Accepts International:
No
International Friendliness:
Neutral

Note: Most schools will be labelled "Neutral" for In-State Friendlines because they don't have a strong bias for in-state applicants compared to out-of-state applicants. In other words, we believe these schools view In-State and Out-State applicants more or less equally. Schools labelled as "Out-of-State Friendly / Very Friendly" have a high proportion of their class filled with Out-of-State applicants.

Mission Statement

It is always important to read and understand a medical school's mission statement before applying. Often, you will find out what the medical school stands for, and if you fit in with the general "vibe" of the medical school. However, being honest, most medical schools have the same run-of-the-mill mission statement as everybody else. Anyways, you can be the judge. Below you can find the mission statement for Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western University:

Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western University Mission Statement:
The mission of the CCLCM is "to educate a limited number of highly qualified persons who seek to become physician investigators and scientists committed to the advancement of biomedical research and clinical practice."

For more information on the mission statement for Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western University, visit the following link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/lerner-college-medicine#:~:text=The%20mission%20of%20the%20Cleveland%20Clinic%20Lerner%20College,deliver%20exceptional%20clinical%20care%20and%20promote%20health%20equity.

Situational Judgement Tests

Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western University does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

CASPer®:
No
AAMC PREview™:
No

Dates, Deadlines, and Fees

Throughout your application cycle, there are many dates to be cognizant of in order to ensure the successful completion of your application.

Primary Application Deadline:
Secondary Application Deadline:
April 30
Secondary Application Fee:
$90
Note: The primary application deadline refers to when your primary application (i.e., the initial AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS application) needs to be completed. Please be aware that there are processing times associated with primary applications—for instance, there can be a several week processing time associated with verifying your acadmic transcripts when initially submitting the AMCAS application. Upon receipt of the primary application, most schools will then shortly send you a secondary application with targeted essay questions relevant to the specific school.

The secondary application deadline is the final day for all your application materials to be together, which includes submitting the secondary essays, all letters of recommendation, all test scores, etc. Sometimes, schools may have earlier deadlines for letters of recommendation. However, note that for the vast majority of schools it is best to submit your secondary application as soon as possible: within 2 weeks of receiving the secondary application is a good rule-of-thumb.

Below are some other helpful dates:

Interview Cycle Start:
September
Interview Cycle End:
January
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Prerequisite Courses

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western University below:

Interpreting Semester Hours
Typically,
3 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course = 1 or 2 quarters
4 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course + associated lab unit
6 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses = 3 quarters
8 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses + two associated lab units

PHYSICS

Semester Hours:
Lab?
Not Required

Recommended with Lab.

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
8
GenChem Lab?
Required
OChem Semester Hours:
4
OChem Lab?
Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
3
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
GenBio Lab?
Not Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

Recommended with Lab.

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

Recommended.

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:
3

Writing or College English

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:

Biostatistics Recommended

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Psychology, Social Sciences, Behavioral Sciences

SOURCE: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/lerner-college-medicine/admissions/criteria-requirements#course-requirements-tab

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western University below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):
MD+MPH (Public Health):
MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):
MD+JD (Law):
MD+MA (Master of Arts):
MD+MS (Master of Science):

Contact Information

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western University below:

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CONTACT #2

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Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western University.

Greatest Challenge Essay: The admissions committee is interested in gaining more insight into you as a person. Please describe a significant personal challenge you have faced, one which you feel has helped to shape you as a person. Examples may include a moral or ethical dilemma, a situation of personal adversity, or a hurdle in your life that you worked hard to overcome. Please include how you got through the experience and what you learned about yourself as a result. (2,000 character limit)
Based on your current maturity and wisdom, reflect upon an experience from the past few years that you would handle differently today. (1,000 character limit)
Gap Year(s) if applicable: If you are taking time off between college graduation and medical school matriculation, please tell us why you made this decision and what you will be doing or have done during this gap time. (1,000 character limit)
Optional:​
Research/Scholarly Work: One of the four pillars of the Western Reserve2 Curriculum is Research and Scholarship. Although research is not a prerequisite requirement for the University Program, if you have participated in research or another scholarly project, please tell us about it. Describe your experience, including the question you pursued and how you approached it, your results and interpretation of the results, and most importantly, any thoughts about what this experience meant to you. Remember that research is broad-based and can include such projects as a senior capstone or a thesis and can include both medical and non-medically-related investigations. If you have not completed research/scholarly work, you will be able to indicate this in a radio button embedded within this response. (3,500 character limit)
Note that if you are applying to both the University Program and the CCLCM, the research response will default to the CCLCM required response.
Additional Information Response: Is there any further information that you wish to share with the Admissions Committee that may not be captured in the rest of your application? (2,000 character limit)

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western University.

How will you navigate the limitations and regulations of the US healthcare system?
How do you handle a group member who is not contributing?
How would you manage your personal and professional life as a physician with a family?
What is your opinion on healthcare being a right?
Have you ever dealt with a situation where a team member was not pulling their weight?
What are your hobbies or interests outside of medicine?
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
How have you dealt with situations where someone disappointed you?
How do you handle criticism?
What if a friend asked you to cover for them and sign them in when they are late?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Can you explain your ideal learning style and how it benefits you?
How do you choose which medical schools to apply to?
How do you handle conflict within a team?
How do you handle negative feedback?
If you had a large sum of money for research, how would you allocate it?
How does your background and upbringing shape your perspective on medicine?
How would you react to a colleague not pulling their weight in a small group setting?
Who is your favorite author?
Why are you interested in medicine?
What type of doctor do you aspire to be?
How do you deal with death and difficult emotions in a medical setting?
Where do you envision yourself in 20 years?
Describe your research experience and its significance.
How would you address classmates who lie or cheat?
Tell me about a time you had to ask for an extension on a project or assignment.
How do you respond to criticism and negative criticism?
What kind of doctor do you aspire to be?
How would you balance your time between clinical and research work?
How would you address a colleague with a potential drug addiction if it hasn't affected their work yet?
Can you discuss a time when things didn't go as planned and how you handled it?
What can you tell me about your research and its future applications?
What challenges do you anticipate facing in the healthcare field?
What other schools did you apply to and why?
Describe your research and its implications.
Describe your ideal mentor.
How do you handle feedback and criticism?
How do you handle conflict within a group?