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Doha – June 6, 2026: Medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) improved their physicianship skills of observing, interacting and communicating with children through the annual Cornell Stars program. This year, the event was held virtually, offering students who entered the third year of the medical curriculum in Spring 2026 the chance to gain exposure to telemedicine and interact with infants, toddlers, and school-age children. Held as part of the introduction to the clinical courses (Clerkships), the event is designed to orient students to their full-time clinical training in hospitals, where they complete clinical block

Doha – February 24, 2026: Thirty-one students from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) spent two weeks of their winter break shadowing physicians at affiliate hospitals as part of the Step into Medicine Observership Program’s winter 2025-2026 session. The program introduces foundation and pre-medical students early in their educational journey to Qatar’s healthcare system and familiarizes them with the daily practices and challenges medical professionals face. It also encourages early career exploration and helps students begin building their professional identity as future physicians. The students shadowed physicians at affili