MD Program
Graduates of the Perelman School of Medicine are more than exceptional physicians: they are game changers that have transformed the health of the world.
Gail Morrison, Senior Vice Dean for Education
Professor of Medicine
Director of Academic Programs
Applicant Calendar
2018 Applicants
The Perelman School of Medicine supplemental application is now available and will be sent to you once we receive your verified primary application from AMCAS.
For your application status and to submit updates click here to log in with your AAMC ID and password.
Acceptance decisions are not rolling and will be announced no later than March 15.
Prospective Applicants
Learn more about applying to the Perelman School of Medicine at one of our informational sessions:
Sessions typically take place from 1:00pm — 3:00pm in:
May
June
July
Dates are announced in the spring.
Campus Information
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Learning for Life
The Perelman School of Medicine enjoys an international reputation for innovation in areas ranging from leadership training to global health. Our groundbreaking curriculum set a new standard for medical education nationwide.
The six-module MD curriculum integrates basic sciences and clinical experience from day one. It teaches students self-directed lifelong learning skills, interdisciplinary teamwork and technological proficiency in the practice of evidence-based medicine and patient-centered care.
Integrated
Integration of basic and clinical sciences are taught by outstanding faculty committed to teaching throughout all years of medical education.
Innovative
Educational program designed to learn and work in teams throughout medical school. One University campus provides availability and opportunities for educational enrichment. Dynamically evolving curriculum with the changing paradigm of health care locally, nationally, and globally.
Individualized
Diverse opportunities allow customization of medical education so that your specific interests and career goals can be attained.
A Unique Opportunity in Medical Education
Our One University concept encourages students to broaden their studies by taking courses in other schools at Penn without additional cost.
Medical students can customize their education to suit their interests. More than 50 percent of each class remains at Penn beyond four years to take advantage of resources for dual degrees, certificates, global health experiences, and research.
Admissions Vision Statement
To select leaders in medicine to excel in the clinical, educational, and research missions for our society. The admissions process welcomes students to join with us
in researching such a goal. Selection is based on a holistic review because different races, cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations, perspectives, educational
backgrounds, socioeconomic levels and life experiences are important in our educational community and team centered curriculum.
MD Program News
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
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Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania will receive $6.4…
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Seven Penn Faculty Members Elected to National Academy of Medicine
Monday, October 16, 2017
Seven University of Pennsylvania faculty members have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine…
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3-D Packaging of DNA Regulates Cell Identity
Thursday, October 12, 2017
A new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania suggests that the…
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