Weill Cornell Medicine - Visiting Fellow: This title is used for individuals joining the academic staff for a limited period in order to obtain further training in their field but retaining their positions at another institution. Normally such individuals will have an earned doctorate. Their support may be obtained from the Medical College and/or another source. In addition, distinguished physicians and scientists in residence at the Medical College or an affiliate and who receive no compensation or other support and who have no formal duties, may be appointed Visiting Fellow in (Department) at the Medical College.