WCM-Q Grand Rounds Discusses Umbilical Cord Clamping in Newborns
The impact of the timing of umbilical cord clamping on the health of mothers and newborn babies was discussed at the first in a new season of Grand Rounds lectures…
How to Properly Dispose Expired ‘Drugs’ Using Ground Coffee and Cat Litter
Ground coffee and cat litter to properly dispose your expired drugs? Sidra Medicine says it’s a better approach at disposing narcotics Every year, tonnes of medications are either poured down…
Sidra Medicine Launches Trauma Programme and Joins Qatar Trauma System
Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has announced the launch of its paediatric trauma programme; marking the full ramp-up of the hospital’s paediatric emergency services. The opening of the…
South African Ambassador Celebrates Mandela Day with Sasol at Sidra Medicine
Sasol, in cooperation with the Embassy of South Africa in Qatar recently celebrated Mandela Day at Sidra Medicine, to share the spirit of Nelson Mandela and give back to society…
Qatar Plans Region’s Largest Diabetes Research Project
Following the award of a five-year programme funding by Qatar Foundation’s Qatar National Research Fund and co-funded by Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) through the Academic Health System (AHS), the region’s…
High School Students Explore Careers in Medicine at WCM-Q Summer Programmes
High school students with passion for science had the opportunity to explore careers in medicine courtesy of two summer enrichment programmes offered by Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). A total of…
QCDC Wraps Up Successful First Edition of Career Academy
Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC) has wrapped up the first edition of its ‘Career Academy’ programme. The initiative attracted almost 60 high school students, who participated in multiple activities designed…
‘Experiential Learning’ for Foundation Program Students at WCM-Q
Foundation Program students from Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q) presented research posters of their experiences, after observing doctors and other healthcare professionals at work. As part of the English…
Grand Rounds Lecture at WCM-Q Explores Women’s Mental Health
Key issues in women’s mental health were explored at the latest Grand Rounds Lecture Series at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). Dr Felice Watt, Division Chief of Adult Psychiatry for Women’s…
Double Celebration for Trailblazing WCM-Q Researcher
Professor of Medicine Dr Rayaz Malik had cause to celebrate on two separate occasions this year after being listed among the UK’s most influential diabetes researchers and also winning the…