Dr. Georges Sylvestre

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Georges Sylvestre is an expert in assisting women with high-risk pregnancy complications, guiding them from conception to childbirth. He finds it highly rewarding to help make the birthing experience positive and joyous. Born in France and raised in Montréal, Canada, Dr. Sylvestre is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and holds further specialization in Maternal-Fetal Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. His clinical interests focus on medical complications during pregnancy, including hypertension, diabetes, lupus, multifetal pregnancies, and IVF pregnancies. He has held clinical leadership roles in the New York City area and worked with Weill Cornell Medicine from 2004 to 2010. Dr. Sylvestre enjoys teaching and has received several awards for his contributions to education, having authored peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters. In his free time, he practices yoga, enjoys opera, travels with family, and recently became a kidney donor. He graduated with an M.D. from McGill University and completed a five-year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at McGill followed by a Fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Attending Obstetrician Gynecologist

2000-01-01 — Present

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital • New York, NY

Provides patient care specializing in high-risk obstetrics.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University • New York, NY

Teaches medical students and residents in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture