Colleges

Dr. Tariq Chukir, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) 

“Our main objective is to educate our audience about advances in medicine” Dr. Tariq Chukir is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) and an endocrinology consultant at the Qatar Metabolic Institute. He has a clinical interest in obesity and preventive medicine. He is American Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Obesity Medicine and Clinical Lipidology. Dr. Chukir…

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Dr. Joseph Moutiris, Clinician and Professor of Cardiology at UNIC Medical School

“Medical students should get a systematic approach and learning of cardiovascular medicine, both theoretically and practically” Over the past two decades, the University of Nicosia (UNIC)- located on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, has led the development of life and health sciences programmes regionally and continues to strive for excellence globally. The 2021 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings,…

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Dr. Ravinder Mamtani Vice Dean for Population Health and Lifestyle Medicine at WCM-Q

“We excel in population health education, research, and awareness programs” Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has an excellent reputation in terms of medical education and research. It offers professional development programs to equip professionals with skills and knowledge in the areas of research, cultural competence, emotional intelligence, clinical nutrition, integrative medicine, student wellness and lifestyle medicine. ‘Hospitals’ magazine interviewed Dr. Ravinder…

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University of Chicago Medicine

With a history dating back to 1927, the University of Chicago Medicine has been advancing the forefront of health by bringing research closer to a more accessible reality through the advanced treatment and care of our patients.  UChicago Medicine’s physicians and researchers have helped shape modern medicine. They’re proven pioneers in organ transplantation, the genetics of cancer, chemotherapy, and life-changing…

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WCM-Q webinar series enhances community awareness of key health issues

A new webinar series launched by the Institute for Population Health (IPH) of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) is raising awareness on a wide range of key health matters to enhance self-care, improve quality of life, reduce illness, and ultimately increase the healthy lifespan of individuals.  The webinar series, titled ‘Health and YOU’ features the most pressing health issues facing communities…

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Dr. Ziyad Mahfoud

“Our courses are designed to equip healthcare professionals in Qatar and beyond with core biostatistical research tools” Dr. Ziyad Mahfoud is a Professor of Research in Population Health Sciences at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). Dr. Mahfoud is an internationally recognized authority in the field of biostatistics and population health sciences, with special expertise in the design of complex studies including…

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Dr. Thurayya Arayssi

“We develop our activities according to the needs of the healthcare professionals in our community” Dr. Thurayya Arayssi is Professor of Clinical Medicine and Vice Dean for Academic and Curricular Affairs at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). She has been working in the area of international medical education for more than two decades and has held multiple leadership positions including Program…

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Decade of achievement for WCM-Q’s Institute for Population Health

The Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has celebrated its 10th anniversary of advancing population health in Qatar, the wider region and beyond. “We established the IPH to support the goals set out in Qatar National Vision 2030 to proactively support and improve the health of all people in Qatar through pioneering research, evidence-based public health…

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Acibadem University

Acıbadem University, founded in 2007 by Acıbadem Health and Education Foundation, focuses on excellence in the field of health sciences. There are two main goals that stimulate the establishment and development of the University: the first one is the desire to transfer the experience and knowledge gained while providing high-quality health services in Acıbadem Healthcare Group to future generations; the…

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Dr. Neophytos Karamanos, MHSA Programme Coordinator at the University of Nicosia Medical School

Interview by Constandinos Tsindas The pandemic has forced professionals to look at more effective, faster collective management methods and realise that multi-dimensionality must be part of a modern healthcare system. Dr Neophytos Karamanos, Programme Coordinator of the Master of Science in Health Services Administration (MHSA) at the University of Nicosia Medical School, believes that innovation and technology can place patients…

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