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
Easy, top of mind: keys found to controlling blood pressure
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
In a study designed to test “opt-in” versus “opt-out” nudging, it turned out that what really mattered was convenience and keeping patients’ condition top of mind.
2026 Brinster Prize honors breakthrough in immune research
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Penn’s Institute for Regenerative Medicine recognizes Zhijian ‘James’ Chen, PhD, for his discovery of the DNA- sensing enzyme cGAS.
Air pollution worsens Alzheimer’s disease
Monday, September 8, 2025
Exposure to air pollution may worsen Alzheimer’s disease by accelerating the buildup of toxic proteins in the brain and speeding up cognitive decline.
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2026 Applicants and Beyond