WCM-Q alumnus made programme director of endocrinology fellowship at US university
MORE than 500 graduates of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) are currently serving successful careers as physicians, scientists and academics at leading institutions in Qatar and internationally. They include Dr Mustafa Kinaan, who was recently appointed programme director of the University of Central Florida HCA Healthcare GME Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Fellowship.
As part of his new role, Dr Kinaan is responsible for overseeing the fellowship programme, curriculum and training future endocrinologists. He is also tasked with ensuring the programme meets the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) criteria and assessing trainee competencies and readiness for independent practice, among other responsibilities.
After receiving his medical degree from WCM-Q in 201 , Dr Kinaan joined the inaugural internal medicine residency class at the University of Central Florida HCA Healthcare GME.
Dr Kinaan said, “I fell in love with endocrinology during my early medical student days at WCM-Q because it combined my passions for basic science
and patient care. I was fortunate to work with Dr Christopher Triggle at WCM-Q during the Student Summer Research Programme (SSRP). My work with Dr Triggle on the cellular mechanisms of hyperglycemia-induced endothelial dysfunction sparked my first interest in endocrinology.
“WCM-Q provided me with all the tools and experiences necessary to achieve my career goals, and for that, I am eternally grateful. With my current new appointment, I feel that I have reached a full circle moment in my career, where I not only help patients suffering from complex endocrine and metabolic disorders but simultaneously train the next generation of endocrinologists.”
Dr Thurayya Arayssi, vice-dean for academic and curricular affairs, said “At WCM-Q, we offer a world-class medical education that equips our graduates with the best knowledge, support, skills and tools necessary to become great doctors, scientists and academics. However, it remains up to our highly talented alumni to take the leap and translate their qualifications into a successful and personally fulfilling career in medicine. We are extremely proud of what Dr Kinaan has achieved over such a short period of time.”
Dr Kinaan is an active member of the Endocrine Society, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, American Thyroid Association, Pituitary Society and other professional organisations. He has a special interest in medical education and is proactive about teaching learners of different levels and curriculum development. Dr Kinaan is also engaged in research and quality improvement projects that focus on diabetes and glucometrics.
WCM-Q offers an integrated SixYear Medical Programme that leads to the highly reputable Ivy League Cornell University M.D. degree.