Through presentations, information sharing, and one-on-one academic counseling, we provide students with what they need in order to make good decisions and to be successful. The staff counselors are available to assist students with personal and academic counseling needs. They serve as your first contact for any questions you have for the Student Affairs Division. Conversations had with the student academic counselor can be kept confidential at the request of the individual. Feel free to drop in or make an appointment if you have questions or any problems arise during your educational career.
Advising Hours
To book an appointment, please email your Student Academic Counselor:
Resources
Pre-medical Curriculum
We recognize that our students work hard in the first two years of the pre-medical curriculum to gain promotion to the medical curriculum. With this in mind we provide workshops and seminars to help you meet your goals:
- Study Skills
- Time Management
- MCAT Preparatory Course
Study Skills
These sessions provide foundation and pre-medical students with the opportunity to improve their academic skill base and to identify and manage anxiety related issues that may impede academic performance. Through these presentations, students are provided general information related to study habits and recommendations on maximizing the energy put into studying for optimal academic results.
Time Management
Managing your time effectively is one of the most difficult challenges students face upon entering the Pre-medical Program. To assist with this, students will be offered sessions on establishing routines, determining priorities and setting goals. The intention is to help students decide what needs to be done and developing a plan and/or timeframe for getting it done. Experience has taught us that time management is one of the most crucial skills needed by students if they are to succeed at WCM-Q. The presentations delivered by the academic counselors takes students through the steps necessary to manage time effectively, provide the students with tips to increase their self-management abilities and offer ongoing individual support during the academic year.
MCAT
As part of the medical school promotion process, you will be required to sit for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). WCM-Q assists its students in applying for the exam in the Spring of the second year of the Pre-medical Program. In addition, WCM-Q offers an annual MCAT Preparatory Course and provides variety of study material to all eligible students.
For more information on the MCAT, please click here
Medical Curriculum
It is our belief that medical career development is a four-year process of self-assessment, career exploration, career decision-making, and implementation. Our ultimate goal is to help you start a successful career path in medicine. The key to success is to start early in terms of self-assessment and career exploration. The Division of Student Affairs invites you to stop by our office if you have any questions or want to meet with someone to discuss your career plans. Some of the workshops and seminars we host to assist you in this endeavor are:
- USMLE Step 1: Tips to Success
- Introduction to the Residency Match Process
- CV/Resume Development & Personal Statement
- Polishing Your Interview Skills
- Preparing Your Rank List
Student Handbook
ECFMG & USMLE
United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE)
During the Medical Program, students will be sitting for the United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE) – Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge. Most of our students take the exams during the following periods:
- Complete 2 years of Basic Science Curriculum (M1 & M2) then sit for the Step 1 exam.
- Complete 1 additional year of Clinical Curriculum (M3) then sit for Step 2 (CK).
The USMLE Step 1 exam assesses whether the examinee understands and can apply important concepts basic to the practice of medicine with a special emphasis on principles and mechanisms underlying health, disease, and modes of therapy. The exam works to ensure mastery of the sciences, and a foundation for the safe and competent practice of medicine and scientific principles required to maintain competence through lifelong learning. For more information about USMLE click here. The Division of Student Affairs assists students through all of the USMLE Steps.
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
The ECFMG certifies the readiness of international medical graduates for entry into graduate medical education and healthcare systems in the USA through evaluation of their qualifications. For the purpose of residency programs, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is considered a foreign medical school. As a result, we work directly with the ECFMG for the residency match program, and the USMLE exams. To learn more about ECFMG and the services they provide click here.