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Cheers for Peers is a peer recognition program to help doctors recognize their colleagues for brightening up the workplace, going the extra mile, or being there for support. It’s a way to celebrate the small acts of kindness we encounter every day.

Send a  big “thank you” to your colleague, fellow or resident for brightening your day by completing our short survey, reflecting on:

A study recently published in JAMA Cardiology adds to a growing body of evidence questioning the use of race in medical decision-making. Currently, doctors use cardiovascular risk assessments that include personal health information, gender and race to gauge how likely a person is to develop heart disease. The risk score can then guide lifestyle changes and medications to prevent disease.

“The major takeaway is we need to rethink the idea of race in cardiovascular risk prediction,”...

In the latest episode of Weill Cornell Medicine's Back to Health podcast, Dr. Anyanate Gwendolyne Jack and Rachel Stahl Salzman, M.S. discuss what patients should know about recent advancements in obesity and diabetes management. They review risk factors and behaviors that can lead to obesity, as well as address systemic issues that can lead to disparities in diverse communities. They also highlight the multidisciplinary team approach...