It’s a busy time of year for Case Western Reserve University medical and dental students. In addition to preparing for exams at the end of the semester, the students have been singing and dancing for their own “Doc Opera.” It’s a 41-year tradition at the school.

“I think it is one of the most iconic parts about the medical school,” said Elyssa Kim, a second-year student originally from North Carolina, organizing CWRU’s annual variety show fundraiser. “When can you say that a bunch of medical students came together and put on a show?”

This year’s show is titled “Sicked,” pronounced “sick-ed” to rhyme with “Wicked.” About 300 students will present more than a dozen songs, dances and sketches themed (mostly) to the Land of Oz Saturday at John Hay High School.

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