Compilation photo of Christian von Harten, Chineme Onwubueke, Grant Volpe, Landry Cowles, Syrena Bracey and Annalise Presutti. Photography by Matt Shiffler.
Compilation photo of Christian von Harten, Chineme Onwubueke, Grant Volpe, Landry Cowles, Syrena Bracey and Annalise Presutti. Photography by Matt Shiffler.

In the making: Meet Case Western Reserve’s next generation of medical professionals

Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the most recent edition of CWRU Medicine magazine. Learn more about the magazine.

At Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, the future of healthcare is being forged one student at a time. These aspiring medical professionals are not just learners— they are the next generation of leaders, innovators and healers, carrying with them a passion for medicine that will shape the future of patient care and medical science. Whether drawn to research, patient advocacy, global health or clinical practice, these students are united by a shared commitment to making a difference in the world. Meet six students across our broad range of program options:

  • Christian von Harten, second-year student, Master of Science in Anesthesia Program
  • Chineme Onwubueke, fifth-year student, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine Program and Master of Public Health Program
  • Grant Volpe (GRS ’24, Medical Physiology), first-year student, MD, University Program
  • Landry Cowles, third-year student, MD, University Program
  • Syrena Bracey, eighth-year student, Medical Scientist Training Program
  • Annalise Presutti, second-year student, Physician Assistant Program

Read the students’ stories.