Overview

The University of Pennsylvania is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States. Penn is rich in tradition and heritage and at the same time consistently at the forefront of new developments and innovations in medical education and research. Since its founding in 1765 the School has been a strong presence in the community and prides itself on educating the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education.

At Penn academic excellence, as well as compassion for the patients we are privileged to serve, are stressed. Skillful compassion is truly a hallmark of the Penn learning experience. The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine consistently ranks among the top five in US News and World Report’s rankings of research-oriented medical schools.

Facts and Figures

• Dean: Arthur H. Rubenstein, MBBCh
• 1,700 full-time faculty members, including 550 full-time training members
• 725 medical students
• More than 1,000 residents and fellows
• 154 entering MD students; 21 percent underrepresented minorities (2008)
• 570 PhD students, 160 combined degree students, 134 masters students, and 825 post-doctoral fellows
• 3,069 School of Medicine employees
• Affiliated hospitals: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Pennsylvania Hospital