Alumni Association.
Support for the Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association advances our mission and strengthens the future of medicine by investing in the people and programs that define our excellence. Gifts to the Alumni Education and Research Fund, the Medical Student Scholarship Fund, and Areas of Greatest Need help empower the next generation of caregivers, advance learning and innovation, and support future physician leaders as they pursue their education and training.
We invite you to make a gift to the Alumni Association and help shape the future of medicine.
Alumni Reflections: A Community Shaped by Mentorship, Service, and Belonging
Alumni reflect on the mentorship, collegiality, and sense of belonging that shaped their Cleveland Clinic experience. Their stories highlight a shared commitment to service, connection, and putting patients first.
Your support strengthens the Alumni Association’s mission to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Support the Alumni Association by making a gift to one of the following funds:
Meet Monique Hassan, MD, MBA, FACS (S/ALB’18), Early Career Awardee.
“Some of the giants in our field of bariatrics are at Cleveland Clinic, and I was fortunate to train under them,” she says. “My experience there formed everything I do in my practice now. My training at Cleveland Clinic is such a fundamental part of how I create an environment of patient-centered care.”
Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association Early Career Award honoree Dr. Monique Hassan, MD, MBA, FACS, is an academic bariatric surgeon whose career reflects service, excellence, and compassion. A former Army surgeon who completed her fellowship at Cleveland Clinic, she credits her training here as foundational to the patient-centered care she provides today.
As the first physician in her family, Dr. Hassan’s journey highlights the importance of opportunity, mentorship, and support in shaping the next generation of physician leaders.
Your Impact
Every contribution helps sustain Cleveland Clinic’s leadership in education, research, and patient care—today and for decades to come.
Honor our shared legacy through your support and help make a lasting difference in the lives of our patients and community.
Caring for Life, Researching for Health, Educating those Who Serve.
Your generosity allows us to grow our programs, fund scholarships and continue building a vibrant and supportive alumni community. 100% of every dollar supports this important work, and every dollar counts.