What an exciting time at Weill Cornell Medicine as we launch the We’re Changing Medicine campaign!
This institution has long been at the forefront of groundbreaking and transformative medicine. In each of our prior campaigns, as we enhanced our programs in clinical care, research and medical education, our eyes were always looking toward the horizon. Our visionary leaders and supporters knew that building a strong, world-class academic medical center – with a seamlessly integrated tripartite mission – would not only allow us to face the trials of today, but would also position us to combat the challenges of tomorrow. And though we could not have specifically predicted the global COVID-19 pandemic that we’ve faced this past year, we did know that with a robust foundation in each area of our mission, and a uniquely collaborative culture, we could rise up to meet whatever came our way.
And, now we are ready to push our institution – and health care – even further.
At Weill Cornell Medicine, we know exactly what we must do to move ahead in this new medical landscape. We understand that we must harness our expertise, interdisciplinary spirit and top-tier faculty and staff to spark an evolution in medicine. With this campaign, we will focus on creating a more holistic, personalized and evidence-based approach to patient care; we will build a stronger bridge between foundational science and clinical care to spark pioneering discoveries; and we will further empower our students with the necessary resources to become the health care leaders of tomorrow. With support from our donors and friends, the We’re Changing Medicine campaign will allow us to meet these urgent needs, and heed the critical call for a transformation in science and medicine.
The time is now. Our health-care system is evolving before our eyes. It is imperative that we apply our unique ability to link clinical care, research and medical education in order to revolutionize patient care, so that we remain on the vanguard of this sea change in medicine. With the inspirational support of our donors and friends, we have already ignited so many transformational changes at our institution and beyond. And now, we will continue to change medicine together. Because we can. Because we must.
With gratitude,
Augustine M.K. Choi, MD
Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean, Weill Cornell Medicine
Provost for Medical Affairs, Cornell University
