Overheard

Notable

Dr. Robert A. Harrington
“Your ZIP code tells more about your health outcomes than your genetic code, and that’s certainly the case with rural America.”
Dr. Robert A. Harrington,  Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean, on a study showing nearly half of U.S. counties lack a cardiologist; The Washington Post,  July 29, 2024
Dr. Nicholas Schiff
“It’s not OK to know this and do nothing.” Dr. Nicholas Schiff  (M.D. ’92), Jerold B. Katz Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, on his study showing that up to 100,000 U.S. brain-injured patients may have some consciousness; The New York Times,  Aug. 14, 2024
Dr. David Scales
“Seemingly scientific debates ... won’t be resolved until key stakeholders communicate more transparently about how scientific analysis is merged with culture, values, and priorities.” Dr. David Scales,  assistant professor of medicine, in an op-ed about ongoing debates over face masks; Undark,  Aug. 29, 2024
Dr. Sallie Permar
“As someone who is just initiating their career and building that network of people you will continue to rely on both as mentors and peers, you want to lean into the gut check of ‘do I feel like these are my people?’” Dr. Sallie Permar,  chair of pediatrics and the Nancy C. Paduano Professor in Pediatrics, on how to choose a residency program; Medscape,  Aug. 20, 2024

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.