Weill Cornell Medicine

Dean's Messages

September 18, 2023
Welcome Message from Dean Harrington

I am honored and excited to write to you today as the new dean of Weill Cornell Medicine and provost for medical affairs of Cornell University. I feel fortunate to serve alongside some of the brightest minds and most dedicated professionals on the forefront of patient care, scientific discovery and education, and with such a talented administrative staff.
May 16, 2023
May 2023 Dean's Letter

Weill Cornell Medicine’s graduating Class of 2023, including our 16th graduating class in Qatar, joins a distinguished and growing body of alumni who are advancing medical education, biomedical research, and population health around the world. At the same time, we welcome all our accepted students, who will become our future alumni in years to come.
March 22, 2023
March 2023 Dean's Letter

Thank you for being a valuable part of our community and for your support as I transition into this role. As I serve, I am looking to cultivate and deepen relationships, empower leadership, and build upon the cultural fabric of our institution, where everyone feels a sense of purpose in our work and a sense of belonging in our interactions. 
January 19, 2023
2023 Will Be Another Exceptional Year

The opportunities that lie ahead for Weill Cornell Medicine should motivate and excite us all.
December 7, 2022
December 2022 Dean's Letter

This time of year always inspires reflection on the past and excitement for new beginnings to come.
October 3, 2022
October 2022 Dean's Letter

It has been an incredible privilege to see our students, faculty, and staff confront new challenges, collaborate with colleagues, and surpass even their own expectations.  Weill Cornell Medicine is truly a remarkable place, and I thank each and every one of you for your ongoing efforts to make it even better for the future.
May 18, 2022
May 2022 Dean's Letter

This is an extraordinary time within academic medicine.  There are so many opportunities to strengthen our healthcare systems, address inequities in care, and promote the health of patients and populations.  
May 16, 2022
Recent Violence Around the Country

We must overcome the divisions that plague our society and find a way to heal.
March 2, 2022
March 2022 Dean's Letter

Whether we’re at a patient’s bedside or in a lab, classroom, office, or remote workspace, we are united in our efforts to advance knowledge, improve healthcare, and support each other while doing it.
November 30, 2021
November 2021 Dean's Letter

We have accomplished so much during the challenging months of the pandemic – each of us individually, as well as collectively as a community.  I am so grateful for your efforts and your dedication to Weill Cornell Medicine, which keep us advancing in our mission to care, discover and teach.

Dr. Robert A. Harrington

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