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Zawya
16-03-2025
- Health
- Zawya
High school students glimpse potential of a career in medicine at WCM-Q
Doha – Thirty-three high school students spent a week at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) discovering careers in medicine during the winter session of the Qatar Medical Explorer Program (QMEP). QMEP, an immersive enrichment program offered by WCM-Q's Office of Student Outreach & Educational Development, provides a snapshot of life as a student at WCM-Q and detailed information about careers in medicine. The program is open to grade 10 and 11 students who have demonstrated academic excellence and a particular aptitude for the sciences and mathematics. During the weeklong program, the high school students took part in a carefully designed series of sessions designed to accurately reproduce the experiences of current WCM-Q students, with classes in biology, chemistry, anatomy, surgery, and research. There was also a presentation on the life of a practicing physician by a member of the WCM-Q faculty, plus opportunities to meet admissions officers, icebreaker sessions, and a mock admissions interview to help the students prepare for applying to college. The students also experienced practical classes in WCM-Q's state-of-the-art Clinical Skills and Simulation Lab, before giving an oral presentation of a research project to their peers and WCM-Q faculty on the penultimate day of the program. On the evening of final day, the high school students were invited to join current WCM-Q students, faculty and staff for International Night, which celebrates the cultural diversity of the college community. Noha Saleh, director of premedical administration, student outreach and educational development, said: 'QMEP is designed to give a very accurate impression to high school students of what life as a WCM-Q student is like and a clear understanding of what a career in science will entail. We are very happy to provide this chance for students to explore WCM-Q and we are certain that a great many of this year's cohort left feeling very inspired about pursuing a career in medicine.' WCM-Q also runs QMEP sessions in the summer to provide more opportunities for students to explore careers in medicine. Entry to the program is based upon academic performance and nominations from high school counselors and teachers. Dr. Rachid Bendriss, professor of English as a second language, assistant professor of education in medicine, and associate dean for foundation, student outreach and educational development programs, said: 'QMEP allows high school students with an interest in the sciences and good academic performance the chance to glimpse all that a career in medicine has to offer, as well as allowing them to explore WCM-Q's state-of-the-art facilities and world-class levels of teaching. We hope that many of the inquisitive, intelligent and hardworking students who visited us during this session of QMEP will choose to join WCM-Q and go on to serve their communities as physicians, researchers, and educators.' About Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is a partnership between Cornell University and Qatar Foundation. It offers a comprehensive Six-Year Medical Program leading to the Cornell University M.D. degree with teaching by Cornell and Weill Cornell faculty and by physicians at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Sidra Medicine, the Primary Health Care Corporation, and Aspetar Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, who hold Weill Cornell appointments. Through its biomedical research program, WCM-Q is building a sustainable research community in Qatar while advancing basic science and clinical research. Through its medical college, WCM-Q seeks to provide the finest education possible for medical students, to improve health care both now and for future generations, and to provide high quality health care to the Qatari population. For more info, please contact: Hanan Lakkis Associate Director, Media and Publications Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar hyl2004@
Al Bawaba
09-02-2025
- Health
- Al Bawaba
More than 200 high school students participate in WCM-Q research competition
This year's edition of the Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) High School Research Competition (HSRC) saw 214 students from 31 high schools in Qatar, Kuwait, Indonesia and the UAE present their research projects to a panel of judges. Organized by the Office of Student Outreach and Educational Development at WCM-Q, the competition aims to inspire high school students to explore medicine, employ scientific research methods, and develop their presentation skills. With a focus on the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and their application in Qatar, project themes included health and wellbeing, water and sanitation, sustainable cities and communities, and responsible consumption and production. With a total of 51 teams participating, each school was represented by a maximum of four teams, with up to five students from grades 10 to 12. Led by a science or math teacher, the teams presented their research projects on the WCM-Q campus. The competition is part of WCM-Q's Doctors of the Future Conference, a gathering of educational leaders and future medical professionals that is scheduled to take place on April 11-12, 2025. The top teams will have the opportunity to present their projects during the conference, and one of the top three finalist teams will be granted the prestigious Doctors of the Future Conference award. Dr. Rachid Bendriss, associate dean for foundation, student outreach and educational development programs, said: 'By offering high school students the opportunity to carry out scientific research, we are effectively helping them sharpen their critical thinking and problem-solving skills while exploring their interest in pursuing a science-based education. We look forward to continuing to welcome young participants from Qatar and the region to the program. I take this opportunity to acknowledge the valuable contributions of our faculty, staff, researchers, teaching specialists, and medical students who took the time to be on the judging panel.' Noha Saleh, director of pre-medical administration, student outreach and educational development, added: 'This year's student participants showed a clear passion for science, which they translated into excellent research projects that they should all be very proud of. We are positive that many of these students will be interested in translating that passion into a career in science, and we will be here to support them.' Participating schools included Al Arqam Academy for Girls, American School of Doha, Aspire Academy, Birla Public School, Compass International School, Doha College, DPS Monarch International School, Edison International Academy, GEMS Wellington School – Qatar, Hassan Bin Thabit Secondary School for Boys, International School for Medical Science and Engineering, Mesaieed International School, Newton British Academy, Newton International Academy, Noble International School, Pakistan International School Qatar, Pearling Season International School of Doha, Qatar Academy for Science and Technology, Qatar International School, Qatar Science and Technology Secondary School for Boys, Rabaa Aladawiya Secondary School for Girls, Rajagiri Public School, SEK International School Qatar, Sherborne Qatar School for Girls, Swiss International School in Qatar, The English Modern School, The Gulf English School, Zubaida Secondary School for Girls, the American International School of Kuwait, Al Salam Community School from the United Arab Emirates, and Thursina IIBS from Indonesia.
