Cornell Weill Medical School

Weill Cornell Medicine, often referred to as Cornell Weill Medical School, is the biomedical research and medical school of Cornell University. Located on Manhattan's Upper East Side in New York City, it is closely affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and is part of the larger Cornell University system. The institution offers MD, PhD, master's, and dual-degree programs, and is known for its strong emphasis on research, clinical care, and medical education. Founded in 1898 as Cornell University Medical College, the school was renamed Weill Cornell Medicine in 1998 following a major gift from philanthropist Sanford I. Weill and his wife Joan. It is consistently ranked among the top medical schools in the United States and has a reputation for cutting-edge biomedical research, particularly in cancer, genomics, neuroscience, and precision medicine. Students benefit from access to leading hospitals, research institutes, and a diverse patient population in one of the world's major medical centers.