Yeah, that's what I'm wondering. Then again, in the case of Cornell, the curriculum is identical to that followed in New York, with the exception that it's on an accelerated scale (4 years of med. school, not 6, so zero to doctor in 6 years with adding 2 years of pre.med). However, the school timetable is not identical to that of New York's, where we take Muslim holidays in addition to some American holidays. Also, other concessions such as having distinct written rules for the abeya in the lab (you can wear a surgical mask in lieu of covering your face, for instance) are made.