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.
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
Highlights
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Latest News @ Penn Medicine
Back on her feet and breathing
Friday, December 26, 2025
The Penn Lung Rescue team kept Bri Iacona alive for four months with the most advanced form of life support before she could have a double lung transplant.
Women with PCOS on birth control do not raise certain risks
Monday, December 22, 2025
Birth control, taken alone or paired with metformin, did not raise metabolic syndrome risk, a precursor of heart disease and diabetes, in women with PCOS.
Study: Gaps in genetic testing hit Black, low-income hardest
Friday, December 19, 2025
A new Penn study finds major gaps block genetics evaluation and testing for Black and low income patients.
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2026 Applicants and Beyond

