Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar is a pioneering project set up in cooperation with the   Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development. It brings the best of American pre-medical and medical education to the Middle East region; this is the first time that an American university has offered its M.D. degree overseas.

As a branch campus of Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York, we share the same purpose and mission as the institution of which we are a part. For the Mission Statement of Weill Cornell Medical College, please click here.

Our Purpose
WCMC-Q is committed to excellence in teaching, research, patient care and the advancement of the art and science of medicine.

Our Mission
WCMC-Q is committed to excellence in teaching, research, patient care and the advancement of the art and science of medicine.

• Provide the finest education possible for medical students.
• Contribute to the lifelong education of physicians throughout their careers.
• Conduct research at the cutting edge of knowledge.
• Improve health care both now and for future generations.
• Provide the highest quality of clinical care for the communities we serve.

WCMC-Q is a branch campus of Cornell University, situated in the Gulf region, and we firmly believe that we can make a contribution to the needs of the community here. For example, in the field of medical research, we plan to carry out investigations into problems of particular concern in the region, such as diabetes.