More than 120 students take part in WCM-Q ‘Doctors of the Future’ conference
Over 120 pre-university students from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the US participated in Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar’s (WCM-Q) annual 'Doctors of the Future' Conference, held online, to explore medical careers and present research projects. The event featured a High School Research Competition, with top prizes awarded to teams from Doha British School – Ain Khaled, Hunter College High School, and DPS – Modern Indian School for their health-focused research posters.
More than 120 pre-university students from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the US attended Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar’s (WCM-Q) 'Doctors of the Future' Conference, an annual event designed to inspire future medical professionals. Held online, the conference allowed participants to explore WCM-Q’s educational programs and career opportunities in medicine, alongside teachers and school counselors from Qatar and beyond. This year’s event included the qualifying round of the High School Research Competition, where 15 teams from 14 schools presented research posters to a judging panel of WCM-Q faculty, researchers, and medical students. The top three teams advanced to the final round, with the winning projects announced afterward. The first-place team from Doha British School – Ain Khaled won for their poster titled 'HeatSafe: A Wearable Early-Warning Device for Heat Stress Prevention,' which tested a wearable prototype detecting physiological indicators to prevent heat stress. Second place went to Hunter College High School in New York for 'Air & Genes: What Traffic and Dust Do to Your Body?,' a study comparing pollution’s molecular effects on blood across different environments. The third-place team from DPS – Modern Indian School presented 'Monosodium Glutamate Exposure and Wellness: Insights for Advancing Qatar’s Public Health Targets,' examining the long-term cellular impact of food additives. Participants also engaged in a panel discussion on applying to medical school and a quiz session. Organized by WCM-Q’s Office of Student Outreach and Development, the conference aims to foster partnerships between WCM-Q and secondary schools while encouraging student interest in science and medicine. Noha Saleh, director of pre-medical administration, student outreach, and educational development, noted the event’s growing momentum as an international platform for student engagement. Associate Dean Dr. Rachid Bendriss emphasized WCM-Q’s commitment to empowering students to pursue successful medical careers.
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