Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar

The journey of Weill Cornell Medicine–Qatar (WCM-Q) began in January 2001, when Cornell University and the Qatar Foundation signed an agreement to establish the institution. The college earned reaccreditation with commendation in 2018, became a WHO collaborating center in 2019, and achieved full international accreditation in 2022.

The Six-Year Medical Program's pre-medical curriculum begins with rigorous undergraduate work in the sciences and humanities, and continues with a medical curriculum which integrates the basic and clinical sciences, offering early exposure to patient experiences and research. The Foundation Program's courses provide students with the appropriate academic background and knowledge application, equipping students with the study skills, habits, and critical thinking necessary for the Six-Year Medical Program.

The University has established a state-of-the-art biomedical research program focused on tackling the most pressing health needs in Qatar and the region. They undertake biomedical research at the basic, translational and community levels, with the expectation that such a combinatorial approach will have a dramatic impact in addressing complex multifactorial diseases such as diabetes.

Our faculty are dedicated to the achievement of excellence in the education of the physicians and biomedical scientists of the future, as well as those currently in practice.In the selection of faculty, significant consideration is given to their potential as role models for the future leaders of academic medicine whom they will train. Whether directly employed by WCM-Q or one of our affiliated institutions, all faculty members hold a faculty appointment in New York at either WCMC or CU. The same standards for appointment and promotion apply to all faculty.