WCM-Q wins bronze at 2026 MENASA Merit Awards

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar has won bronze in the 2026 MENASA Merit Awards in the Student Success category, highlighting its mentorship-driven approach to student development. Based in Doha, Qatar, WCM-Q was recognized by MENASA NASPA for its Alumni Student Mentorship Programme, an initiative designed to guide foundation and pre-medical students toward professional identity and medical careers. The programme connects mentees with alumni mentors across Qatar and internationally and features a mix of in-person meetings, site visits, and shadowing opportunities. Founded in 2024 by associate dean for foundation Dr. Rachid Bendriss and coordinated by Dina Bamieh, the programme pairs mentees with mentors for multiple engagement formats, culminating in a certificate after completing three encounters. Students describe the mentorship as a pivotal influence on their professional development, while alumni praise the programme for fostering professionalism and initiative.