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MD Admissions

Important Dates

  • 2027 Applicants

    The 2027 AMCAS application is now open for the new cycle. Submissions for verification will begin on May 28. AMCAS will comence transmission of applications on June 26. The primary application deadline is October 15, at 11:59pm ET and and the secondary deadline is November 15, at 11:59pm ET.

  • 2028 Applicants and Beyond

    Thinking of applying and looking to learn more about our program? Check out our recent Summer Information Session.

youtube cover image of "Deep Dive into Perelman School of Medicine: An Interview with Dr. Neha Vapiwala, Dean for Admissions" videoDear Prospective Applicants,


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

  • 2025 Entering Class at a Glance

    3.25-4.00 GPA Range
    513-528 MCAT Range
    States of Legal Residence
    Undergraduate Schools
    21-28 Age Range
    % Nontraditional Students

    2025 Entering Class Details

  • The Penn Advantage
    2026 MD+ Outcomes

    Degrees and Areas of Concentration (AoC) Number of Students
    MD Only 61
    MD + 1 AoC 35
    MD + 2 AoCs 12
    MD + Second Degree 33
    MD + Second Degree + 1 AoC 14
    MD + Second Degree + 2 AoCs 3
    MD + Second Degree + 3 AoCs 1
    Total Graduates 159

     

    The Penn Advantage - 2026 Outcomes

  • 2026 Specialty Match Outcomes

    The pie chart displays 2026 Specialty Match Outcomes Chart displaying # of area of concentration(s) (AoC) and a link to more information on 2024 Graduating Residency Outcomes below.
    Number of students matched for Primary Care Subspecialties, Surgical Subspecialties, and Other Specialties.

    2026 Graduating Residency Outcomes

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