News Briefs

Grand Rounds

The new class adds to Weill Cornell Medicine’s robust and diverse community.

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Students have lived, studied and worked in 35 different countries

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Members of the class are bilingual or multilingual

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Women comprise 56% of the class, and 33% were first-generation college students

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Collectively, the incoming class attended 59 different undergraduate colleges across 27 states, with 11 Cornell alumni

Weill Cornell Medicine branded white doctor’s coat

Rite of Passage

“As you receive your white coat today, you embark on this exciting and meaningful profession with a shared mission: serving our one world of humanity.”

Dr. Robert A. Harrington, the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine, speaking at the annual White Coat Ceremony in August, which marked the beginning of the medical education journey for members of Weill Cornell Medical College’s Class of 2028.

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Youth Program Expands

In collaboration with Weill Cornell Medicine, ACT (Assets Coming Together) for Youth will become a state Center of Excellence for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, working directly with local health departments to help them connect families with care and navigate the health care system. The Pediatric Mental Health Integration Program at Weill Cornell Medicine, with expertise in care for children and adolescents with special needs, will consult with ACT for Youth on strategic planning and implementation, as well as engage in collaborations with local health departments.

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2024 Excellence in Medical Education Awards

Weill Cornell Medicine faculty, alumni and staff were honored with Excellence in Medical Education Awards at a ceremony held on campus on June 17. Dean Harrington and members of the medical education leadership team presented the awards, which are given at the end of each academic year and recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to the institution’s medical education program and education mission. The winners represented a wide range of departments across the institution, with categories recognizing teaching, distinguished service and lifetime achievement.

Fall 2024 Front to Back

  • From the Dean

    Message from the Dean

    By integrating innovations in artificial intelligence into clinical practice, the aim is to enhance, rather than replace, the personal care that patients value.
  • Features

    Change of Heart

    To tackle long-standing sex disparities in outcomes for cardiac surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine physicians are pursuing innovative clinical trials and treatment
  • Features

    The Dark Side of STING

    Painstaking research has yielded vital new insights on how a protein known for triggering inflammation can both hinder — and accelerate — cancer
  • Features

    Teaching Empathy in the Digital Age

    Meet C.A.R.L., a lifelike virtual “patient” who stands at the vanguard of advances in immersive learning that could improve the way doctors are trained.
  • Notable

    New Chair and Physician-in-Chief

    Dr. Myles Wolf, who specializes in nephrology, will oversee Weill Cornell Medicine's largest clinical and academic department.
  • Notable

    Dateline

    Dr. Sasha Fahme is leading studies to better understand the sexual health challenges refugee women face.
  • Notable

    Overheard

    Weill Cornell Medicine faculty members are leading the conversation about important health issues across the country and around the world.
  • Notable

    News Briefs

    Notable faculty appointments, honors, awards and more — from around campus and beyond.
  • Grand Rounds

    Lending an Ear

    How a single-sided cochlear implant is helping a psychiatry resident achieve his dreams.
  • Grand Rounds

    The Art of Medicine

    Through visits to the Guggenheim and more, medical students are expanding their thinking to improve patient-centered care.
  • Grand Rounds

    News Briefs

    The latest on teaching, learning and patient-centered care.
  • Discovery

    Unraveling the Riddle of Suicide Risk

    Researchers are identifying new preventive strategies by leveraging cutting-edge computational techniques and cross-disciplinary strategies.
  • Discovery

    A Common Type of Fiber May Trigger Bowel Inflammation

    An unexpected finding could pave the way for therapeutic diets that ease symptoms and promote gut health.
  • Discovery

    Findings

    The latest advances in faculty research, published in the world’s leading journals.
  • Alumni

    Profiles

    From leading the Alumni Association to improving public communication of science, our alumni are making an impact.
  • Alumni

    Notes

    What’s new with you?
    Keep your classmates up to date on all your latest achievements with an Alumni Note.
  • Alumni

    In Memoriam

    Marking the passing of our faculty and alumni.
  • Alumni

    Moments

    Marking celebratory events in the lives of our students and alumni, including the White Coat Ceremony and Reunion.
  • Second Opinion

    Taming Weed

    How can medicine and public health address largely unregulated, readily available and potentially harmful marijuana products?
  • Exchange

    Roles in Research

    A physician-scientist and a college student discuss how undergraduate research opportunities can boost the STEM pipeline of those from historically underrepresented communities.
  • Muse

    Making the Music

    Clinical psychologist Dr. Robert Allan finds inspiration from composing and playing the piano.
  • Spotlight

    Therapeutic Advocate

    In his quest to help more patients, Dr. Joseph Amprey (M.D. ‘04, Ph.D. ‘02) shifted from clinical practice to drug development.