Weill Cornell Medicine Mission
The Weill Cornell Medical College and Graduate School of Medical Sciences are committed to excellence in research, teaching, patient care, and the advancement of the art and science of medicine. To this end, our mission is to provide the finest education possible for medical students and students pursuing advanced degrees in the biomedical sciences, to contribute to the lifelong education of physicians throughout their careers, to conduct research at the cutting edge of knowledge, to improve the health care of the nation and the world both now and for future generations, and to provide the highest quality of clinical care for the communities we serve. In pursuit of this mission, the Medical College and Graduate School fully embrace the commitment of Cornell University to support all aspects of diversity and to promote an environment free from discrimination, in order to achieve equality of education, employment opportunity, and care provision.
Medical Education Mission
At Weill Cornell Medical College, our medical education mission is to educate, inspire, and empower the next generation of physicians and physician assistants to lead with purpose, compassion, and vision. Through our MD and PA programs, we prepare students not only to practice medicine but to become trusted, humanistic clinicians grounded in clinical excellence, scholarship, and a deep commitment to the patient.
We believe professional identity is not bestowed; it is built. Our students are challenged to engage deeply, reflect thoughtfully, and grow through rigorous training, close mentorship, and meaningful connection with peers, faculty, and patients. At every stage, we foster a learning environment that encourages curiosity, accountability, and lifelong learning.
Scholarship is integrated throughout both the MD and PA programs, not only as a requirement but as a mindset. We cultivate habits of inquiry, evidence-based practice, and critical thinking that fuel discovery and improve care. Whether through research, quality improvement, or innovations in education and health systems, our graduates are prepared to contribute meaningfully to the future of medicine.
Our curricula are designed to be dynamic, relevant, and focused on the future. They strengthen clinical reasoning, embrace new technologies, and support collaboration across disciplines. Through strong academic and clinical partnerships, we prepare our graduates to lead in a healthcare system that demands adaptability, empathy, and bold thinking.
At the center of it all is the patient. Weill Cornell Medical College graduates carry forward a tradition of excellence in service, defined not only by what they know but by how they listen, connect, and care.