Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar, the first US medical school established outside the United States, is at the forefront of medical education, biomedical research, and population health in the Middle East. It was founded in 2001 through a partnership between Cornell University and the Qatar Foundation. WCM-Q is a research-intensive, academic medical institution that leverages a unique programs, progressive partnerships, and strategic location to develop outstanding physicians, scientists, and future healthcare leaders; generate significant discoveries that transform healthcare; and, promote population health through deeply-rooted community engagement. WCM-Q excels in its core mission of developing global physicians and scientists for the 21st century. Many of their physicians go on to residency programs in prestigious institutions around the world. As an internationally recognized institution advancing and transforming the health and wellness of populations in Qatar and the region, WCM-Q aspires to become an iconic organization with global impact.

https://qatar-weill.cornell.edu/