Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar's new six-year integrated medical program has officially begun.
A week-long orientation introduced students to the program, which combines premedical and medical education at the Qatar location. Students who successfully complete the six-year program are awarded Cornell University medical degrees.
"All of our students are driven by intellectual curiosity, but a new cohort really brings a breath of fresh air to the college. Their excitement and enthusiasm is palpable and their thirst for knowledge is truly inspiring," said Dr. Javaid Sheikh, dean of WCMC-Q. "They have a state-of-the-art facility at their disposal and an experienced world-class faculty to teach them.The 54 students — 30 percent of them Qatari — were joined by students in the Foundation Program, a one-year program intended as a bridge between high school and the six-year medical curriculum. The Foundation Program offers pre-college courses in the sciences and math as well as English as a second language, and helps participants develop the study skills, time management, critical thinking and knowledge application needed to succeed in medical school. Those who meet performance requirements will be promoted to the medical program.
"I have no doubt that our new students — Qatar's future doctors — will make us proud in the coming years."