Overheard
Notable
“Your ZIP code tells more about your health outcomes than your genetic code, and that’s certainly the case with rural America.”
“It’s not OK to know this and do nothing.”
“Seemingly scientific debates ... won’t be resolved until key stakeholders communicate more transparently about how scientific analysis is merged with culture, values, and priorities.”
“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?’”
Fall 2024 Front to Back
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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. -
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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.
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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.