Weill Cornell Medicine has long been an institution where world-class patient care transforms lives, groundbreaking discoveries lead to cutting-edge treatments and cures, and the best and brightest students become the healthcare pioneers of tomorrow. Even now, during this unprecedented year, our commitment to these tenets is stronger than ever.
Our unwavering dedication is fueled by the steady devotion of our faculty and staff, and the inspired generosity of our leadership, donors and friends. It is, in part, because of your kindness that we continue to flourish in each area of our tripartite mission: to care, discover and teach.
Our clinical staff continues to provide the finest care to our patients, and we remain committed to recruiting top-tier clinicians and scientists from around the globe – including Dr. Sallie Permar, our new chair of pediatrics, who is the subject of this issue’s cover story.
Our physician-scientists are energized and are answering some of the most critical and timely scientific questions of our time. Their trailblazing work with COVID-19 continues to be shared around the globe, through 600 pieces already published in medical and scientific journals worldwide.
And, our research in other vital medical disciplines continues to advance, ensuring that patients will soon benefit from our innovative findings. We have also strengthened our institutional infrastructure to enhance and expand our ability to conduct more comprehensive clinical trials for new therapeutics.
Our students are an ever-present reminder of an even brighter future ahead. As we celebrated the first anniversary in September of our debt-free medical education program for students with financial need, I am so proud that we are able to attract diverse students who might not otherwise be able to attend a private medical school like ours – a critical priority at our institution.
As we continue to build upon our mission, we are so grateful to each member of the Weill Cornell Medicine family and all that you have done. We could not achieve these feats without your ongoing support.
With gratitude,
Augustine M.K. Choi, MD
Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean, Weill Cornell Medicine
Provost for Medical Affairs, Cornell University
