Cornell Medical College

Cornell Medical College

Cornell Medical College (pronunciation: /kɔːrˈnɛl ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈkɒlɪdʒ/), also known as Weill Cornell Medicine, is a prestigious medical school located in New York City. It is one of the most selective medical schools in the United States, known for its rigorous curriculum and commitment to clinical research and patient care.

Etymology

The college is named after Ezra Cornell, one of the co-founders of the Western Union telegraph company, and a benefactor of Cornell University. The "Weill" in Weill Cornell Medicine is in honor of Sanford I. Weill, a former chairman and CEO of Citigroup, who has been a major benefactor of the institution.

Related Terms

• Medical education: The education related to the practice of being a medical practitioner, either the initial training to become a physician or further training thereafter.
• Medical research: The study of health conditions to develop new treatments and improve patient care.
• Clinical practice: The practice of medicine by a health professional who has direct contact with patients in a health care setting.

See Also

• Cornell University
• Medical school
• Clinical research
• Patient care

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