Weill Cornell Medical Center

Description

Founded in 1898 and affiliated with what is now NewYorkPresbyterian Hospital since 1927 Weill Medical College of Cornell University is among the topranked clinical and medical research centers in the country In addition to offering degrees in medicine Weill Cornell also has PhD programs in biomedical research and education at the Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences and with neighboring Rockefeller University and the SloanKettering Institute has established a joint MDPhD program for students to intensify their pursuit of Weill Cornells triple mission of education research and patient care

The Medical College is divided into 20 academic departments seven focus on the sciences underlying clinical medicine and thirteen encompass the study treatment and prevention of human diseases and maternity care In addition to its affiliation with NewYorkPresbyterian Hospital Weill Medical College and Graduate School maintains major affiliations with Memorial SloanKettering Cancer Center Hospital for Special Surgery as well as with the metropolitanarea institutions that constitute NewYorkPresbyterian Healthcare Network The Joan and Sanford I Weill Medical College and Graduate School of Medical Sciences of Cornell University are accredited by the Liaison Committee for Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the Association of American Medical Colleges

Our Mission
The Weill Cornell Medical College and Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences are committed to excellence in research teaching patient care and the advancement of the art and science of medicine To this end their mission is to provide the finest education possible for medical students and students pursuing advanced degrees in the biomedical sciences to contribute to the lifelong education of physicians throughout their careers to conduct research at the cutting edge of knowledge to improve the health care of the nation and the world both now and for future generations and to provide the highest quality of clinical care for the communities they serve Success in any of these contributes to success in the others

In pursuit of this mission the Medical College and Graduate School fully embrace the commitment of Cornell University to support equality of education and employment opportunity by affirming the value of diversity and by promoting an environment free from discrimination Association with the Medical College and Graduate School either as a student faculty or staff member involves participation in a free community where all people are recognized and rewarded on the basis of individual performance rather than personal convictions appearance preferences including sexual or affectional orientation or happenstance of birth The Medical College and Graduate Schools history of diversity and inclusion encourages all students faculty and staff to support a diverse and inclusive university in which to work study teach research and serve