WCMC-Q Welcomes the Doctors of the Future

New students welcomed into Premedical and Foundation Programs
with associate dean for Premedical Education, Marco Ameduri, Ph.D.

Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar welcomed over sixty new students into its Premedical and Foundation Programs at the opening ceremonies for the new academic year. Orientation for these students took in many fun and interesting activities including an ‘Arabian Nights’ themed Iftar and a Murder Mystery quiz.

The Premedical Program is a two-year course that focuses on the sciences relevant to medicine, as well as psychology and medical ethics. Among the forty-three students on the Premedical Program, twelve are Qataris with the others being citizens of sixteen different countries.

The Foundation Program is a year long course that covers basic sciences, math and English. It is designed to build critical thinking and problem solving skills and encourages full participation among the students.

New Students enjoying themselves during the WCMC-Q orientation

Dr. Javaid Sheikh, dean of WCMC-Q says, “We are delighted to welcome these new students into the University and are sure they will greatly enjoy their time here. WCMC-Q facilities and resources are among the best in the Middle East and we produce the most skilled medical professionals in the region in support of the vision held by His Highness the Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani and Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser, for a knowledge-based society in Qatar.”

During the opening ceremony new students were introduced to WCMC-Q faculty members and given brief highlights about some of the activities of the Medical College. Other activities include a ‘Community Day’ where the new students’ filled gift bags with stationery which were then donated to Qatar Charity for distribution to school children. They were then encouraged to mix with the service staff of WCMC-Q who were invited to attend the closing Iftar.