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
Study unlocks safer RNA therapies for inflammatory diseases
Monday, August 11, 2025
A new Penn Medicine study reveals how to reduce harmful inflammation caused by lipid nanoparticles.
Genetic testing lowers risks from chemo for GI cancer
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Genetic testing for certain variants in GI cancer patients cuts chemotherapy side effects in half by tailoring doses.
A career of unlocking the genetic drivers of addiction
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Two recent awards recognize the work of Henry Kranzler, director of the Center for Studies of Addiction, who has driven the national conversation on addiction research.
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2026 Applicants and Beyond