Master's & Certificate Programs - Perelman School of Medicine

Overview

The Perelman School of Medicine Master’s & Certificate Programs (MaC) leverages the strengths of Penn Medicine, a world-renowned academic medical center, to train the next generation of researchers and professionals who will contribute to the integrated health care system. MaC includes thirteen professional master’s degrees and twelve certificate programs, totaling approximately 700 students. These programs prepare students for careers in health care practice, research, and patient care.

Each MaC program is independently managed by interdisciplinary faculty and staff. The MaC Central Office enables its programs to pursue their goals within the university environment through academic administrative support and collaborations amongst programs and between schools in the university.

Mission

The mission of the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) Master’s & Certificate Programs (MaC) is to contribute to the integrated health care system by preparing students for careers in health care practice, research, and patient care. Each program embodies its own academic mission and contributes to PSOM’s mission to advance knowledge and improve health through research, patient care, and the education of trainees in an inclusive culture that embraces diversity, fosters innovation, stimulates critical thinking, supports lifelong learning, and sustains our legacy of excellence.

Contact Information

Mailing Address: 

PSOM Master's and Certificate Programs
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
8033 Maloney Bldg
3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6110

Phone: 215-662-7151

Individual Contacts:

Emma A. Meagher, MD
Professor, Medicine and Systems Pharmacology & Translational Therapeutics
Associate Dean, PSOM Master's and Certificate Programs
emma@upenn.edu

Rachel McGarrigle, MSEd
Director
rmcg@upenn.edu

Jeffrey Kisler
Registrar
jkisler@upenn.edu 

Adam Wichryk, EdM
Assistant Registrar
awichryk@upenn.edu

Lynn Linahan
Operations Coordinator
lynnlina@upenn.edu