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Doha – February 22, 2026: A panel of experts discussed the legal and ethical implications arising from harm caused to patients by the use of AI in healthcare in the latest installment of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Intersection of Law & Medicine series. Expert speakers at the day-long symposium explored the law, policies, and ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in healthcare, with particular reference to where liability lies when AI causes harm to patients. “AI is already being used in patient care and it is clear the technology can provide many benefits to patients,” said Dr. Thurayya Arayssi, vic

Doha – January 21, 2026: Five experts, including four alumni from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), Dr. Rana Emam, Dr. Alreem Al-Nabti, Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani, and Dr. Emad Mansoor, addressed key community health issues during the latest installments of the “Health and YOU: Community Wellness Series.” Organized by the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at WCM-Q, the series aims to raise community awareness of health-related topics to enhance self-care, reduce suffering, improve quality of life, and increase healthy longevity. Dr. Emam, assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at WCM-Q and associate consultant in older

Doha – January 14, 2026: The Division of Student Affairs at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently organized a visit to the Sultanate of Oman for first-year medical students as part of the college’s Medical Service Learning Program (MSLP). The weeklong MSLP trip offers first-year medical students a unique opportunity to develop a global perspective on healthcare issues affecting different populations, explore the curricula and clinical programs of medical schools in the region, participate in community service projects, and experience the history and cultural heritage of another nation. Following the trip, students give a publ

Doha – December 20, 2025: Health professionals shared their career journeys with foundation and pre-medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) during the fall edition of the college’s Medical Career Seminar series. The series featured presentations and talks from Dr. Javaid Sheikh, dean and professor of psychiatry and population health sciences at WCM-Q, and six distinguished WCM-Q alumni. Each seminar provided valuable insights into each speaker’s career and area of specialty, followed by a Q&A session. This year, an additional interactive component was introduced, with guest speakers including a brief “myst

Doha – December 15, 2025: The Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) will host a workshop to help health and education professionals enhance their social-emotional and cognitive skills. The workshop is scheduled to take place on January 31, 2026, at WCM-Q. Titled “Unlocking the Connection: Human Development and Social-Emotional Excellence,” the interactive six-hour training course will explore the dynamic relationship between adult developmental stages and the social-emotional competencies (SECs) essential for success in professional and social life. Grounded in constructive development

Doha – December 10, 2025: Thirty-two final and third-year medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) were recognized for excelling academically during the two foundational sciences curricular years at the inaugural Dean’s Honor List ceremony for the medical program. The newly established Dean’s Honor List recognized medical students who consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, ranking within the top quartile of their cohort. Twenty students from the Class of 2026 and 12 from the Class of 2027 appeared on the prestigious list. Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Javaid Sheikh, dean of WCM-Q, said: &quo

Doha – December 8, 2025: The Division of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently hosted its third highly anticipated alumni-run conference on primary care. The conference is titled “Updates in Primary Care: Specialist-Led Case-Based Discussions Highlighting the Latest Evidence and Best Clinical Practice – 2025 (UPCC).” Over the course of two days, WCM-Q-trained physicians delivered in-depth lectures, specialist-led case discussions, and interactive roundtables on the latest clinical best practices in primary care to family physicians and general practitioners. This year, the conf

Doha – December 3, 2025: Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have published a study demonstrating the use of an advanced nanoparticle-based tool for analyzing human proteins in order to discover both their function and potential drug targets for treating genetic diseases. The research tool, provided by US biotech firm Seer, Inc., is a pioneer in the field of proteomics – the study of human proteins. Researchers believe that understanding the role of proteins in a host of human diseases holds the potential to enable the creation of a new generation of protein-targeting therapies, but analyzing the nature of proteins rem

Doha – November 29, 2025: To raise awareness of the critical importance of adopting healthy lifestyle practices, the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) hosted the eighth edition of Lifestyle Medicine Week. The annual weeklong initiative featured a diverse array of activities, including competitions and interactive sessions focused on demonstrating positive lifestyle habits to help prevent, treat, and manage chronic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and hypertension, while improving overall health and wellbeing. A one-day event titled “Kick-Off a Hea

Doha – November 24, 2025: Students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have launched the college’s very first student-led magazine. The publication, named Mawj Science Magazine, was founded to provide a voice for the student body, to foster a spirit of enquiry and scientific interest among students, and to share news of groundbreaking innovation in biomedical science and education. The inaugural edition of Mawj, which means “wave” in Arabic, features dozens of articles written by WCM-Q students on a wide range of topics, including the mental health of medical professionals, pediatric epilepsy, how technological advanc