Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (Doha)
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About Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (Doha)
Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (Doha) is a private medical school in Doha, Qatar, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0000849. Instruction began in 2002, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 24 years. It is academically affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.
The qualification awarded is the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), over a curriculum of 4 years, taught in English. The directory lists 2 programmes or tracks leading to a medical degree here. The directory records: An entrance exam is not required. Foreign students are admitted, according to the directory entry.
Qatar has 2 medical schools in the directory, 2 of them in Doha.
TrustMBBS holds 109 student reviews of Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (Doha), with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 109 rated reviews; the longest and most detailed appear first below.
Before you apply: five checks for this college
- Confirm the World Directory entry F0000849 yourself at wdoms.org; the entry describes the school as it reported itself, not its recognition anywhere.
- Ask the medical council or health ministry of Qatar whether the school is currently recognised and whether its graduates are being registered this year.
- Ask your own home regulator, in writing, whether a degree from Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (Doha) is accepted for licensing at home (for Indian students: the NMC requires the whole course, internship included, at the same institution).
- Get the fee schedule and admission letter from the school's own office (cornell-qatar@med.cornell.edu), not from an agent, and pay only to the school's account.
- Search the agent, consultancy or website you are dealing with on the fraud alerts page before paying anything.
Questions students ask about Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (Doha)
Is Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (Doha) recognised?
It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0000849). A listing means the school exists and reported its programme; whether a degree from it is accepted where you intend to practise is decided by that country's regulator, so ask the medical council or health ministry of Qatar and your home regulator directly.
Is Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (Doha) a government or private college?
The directory records it as a private institution, affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.
How long is the medical course at Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (Doha) and in what language?
The curriculum runs 4 years. Teaching is in English. The qualification is the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.).
When was Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (Doha) established?
The World Directory records 2002 as the year instruction began.
How do I contact Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (Doha) directly?
Address: Education City PO Box 24144 Doha Qatar. Phone: +974 4928500. Email: cornell-qatar@med.cornell.edu. Use these official contacts for fees and admission; do not rely on numbers given by an agent.
What do students say about Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (Doha)?
TrustMBBS has 109 student reviews of the college, averaging 4.3 out of 5. Read them in the reviews section below and weigh detailed, dated reviews more than one-line ones.
Can an agent get me a seat at Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (Doha)?
Admission is decided by the college, and fees are paid to the college. An agent can fill in forms; an agent cannot create a seat, and anyone promising a "confirmed" or "management" seat for a fee is describing a scam pattern documented on this site.
Country
Qatar
City
Doha
WDOMS ID
F0000849
What we can confirm
- Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0000849) — you can verify this independently on wdoms.org rather than take any agent's word for it.
- 109 rated student reviews on file here, averaging 4.3★ — read the full text below before deciding.
Verify before you pay anyone
- Recognition and licensing rules change over time. Re-check the current NMC-eligible colleges list and this country's regulations for Qatar yourself before paying anything.
- Never pay an agent or "seat reservation" fee in cash, or before you have a signed offer letter directly from the university.
- A guaranteed admission, a discounted "management quota" seat, or pressure to decide within 24 hours are classic pressure tactics — slow down and verify independently.
- Confirm the medium of instruction, hostel/food costs, and total multi-year fee in writing from the university itself, not only from an agent's brochure.
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Official WDOMS details
As listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools — programme structure, contact details, and status. Not student opinion; see reviews below for that.
- School Type
- Private
- Year Instruction Started
- 2002
- Operational Status
- Currently operational
- School Website(s)
- In English
- Address
- Education City PO Box 24144 Doha Qatar
- Phone Number(s)
- +974 4928500
- Fax Number(s)
- +974 4928555
- cornell-qatar@med.cornell.edu
- Qualification Title
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
- Year Instruction Began
- 2002
- Curriculum Last Revised
- 2016
- Curriculum Duration
- 4 years
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Foreign Students
- Foreign students are admitted
- Genders Admitted
- Both men and women are admitted
- Entrance Exam
- An entrance exam is not required
- Additional Information
- Admission priority is given to qualified Qatari citizens who meet Cornell selection criteria.
School Contact
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Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Year Instruction Began: 2002 Curriculum Last Revised: 2016 Curriculum Duration: 4 years Language of Instruction: English Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is not required Tuition Paid By: Additional Information: Admission priority is given to qualified Qatari citizens who meet Cornell selection criteria. Enrollment: Counts of new students admitted to the program and those who graduated, as reported by the school, are displayed below. ?N/A? indicates that no data are available for that year. Year Admitted Graduated 2018 56 34 2017 43 45 2016 49 33
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 2002 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 2002 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.
Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 2002 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.