Important Dates
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2026 Applicants
The 2026 AMCAS application is now open for submission and data transmission from the AAMC has commenced. The primary application deadline is October 15, at 11:59pm ET and and the secondary deadline is November 15, at 11:59pm ET.
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2027 Applicants and Beyond
Thinking of applying and looking to learn more about our program? Check out our recent Summer Information Session.
Dear Prospective Applicants,
Thank you for your interest in the Perelman School of Medicine! Your decision to pursue a career in healthcare is an incredibly important one, and we welcome the opportunity to be part of your medical training. Caring for patients is a privilege, and aspiring physicians like you provide us with tremendous hope and inspiration for the future. There has never been a more exciting time to practice medicine, with a steady stream of game-changing discoveries and technological breakthroughs improving patient outcomes and clinical care delivery. Innovation in medicine is a defining characteristic of PSOM, as is our commitment to prepare our students to become tomorrow's leaders in whatever career path they choose.
Neha Vapiwala, MD
Associate Dean of Admissions, Perelman School of Medicine
Facts & Figures
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2025 Entering Class at a Glance
3.25-4.00 GPA Range513-528 MCAT RangeStates of Legal ResidenceUndergraduate Schools21-28 Age Range% Nontraditional Students -
The Penn Advantage
2025 MD+ OutcomesDegrees and Areas of Concentration (AoC) Number of Students MD Only 44 MD + 1 AoC 41 MD + 2 AoCs 13 MD + 3 AoCs 1 MD + Second Degree 39 MD + Second Degree + 1 AoC 5 MD + Second Degree + 2 AoCs 3 MD + Second Degree + 3 AoCs 2 Total Graduates 148 -
2025 Specialty Match Outcomes
Number of students matched for Primary Care Subspecialties, Surgical Subspecialties, and Other Specialties.
Highlights
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2026 Applicants and Beyond
