Weill Cornell Medical College is a 4-year MD-granting program that welcomed its first class in 1898. Weill Cornell Medical College has a small class size, which provides a welcoming and collaborative environment. The location of Cornell provides students the opportunity to be exposed to a dynamic, cultural city with a variety of patients. Cornell’s unique partnerships with research institutions and hospitals allow students multiple options to pursue research and clinical experience. The faculty serve as mentors to students, and each faculty member has a special focus, whether that be clinical or academic. Weill Cornell Medical College has a strong focus on global health and provides unparalleled global health experiences to students.