Prospective Student Resources
Perelman Summer Information Sessions
Looking to know more about the admissions process and what Perelman looks for in an applicant? The 2026 Virtual Perelman School of Medicine Summer Information Session is scheduled for Monday, July 6. Program will begin at 11:00am ET and will be recorded to be shared later that week. Registration is required and now open.
Questions about our program in the interim? Check out our previous session.
Recent Sessions:
Perelman Admissions Data
- AAMC Medical Student Admissions Requirements (MSAR) for PSOM - Subscription Required
- 2025 Entering Class Profile
- 2026 Graduating MD+ Students
- 2026 Graduating Residency Outcomes
- Frequently Asked Admissions Questions
DACA and Undocumented Students
The Perelman School of Medicine welcomes applications from DACA and Undocumented Students. Additional resources can be found on Penn's DACA and Undocumented Students page.
For information on aid, please visit the Financial Aid section of the website.
Applicants Attending Foreign Institutions
If you received a bachelor's degree outside the United States or Canada, you must complete a year's worth of full-time BCPM coursework as classified by AMCAS (biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and math) before applying.
Canadian institutions are exempt from the required additional year of science study and may apply directly.
Dual Degree and Research Opportunities at Perelman
- Areas of Concentration
- Dual Degree Programs
- Global Health Programs
- Research Opportunities
- Summer Research Opportunities
Wellness-Related Resources
- Division of Public Safety
- LGBTQ Health Program at Penn Medicine
- Office of the Chaplain
- Resilience Program
- Student Health and Counseling
- Student Intervention Services
- Weingarten Learning Resource Center
- Wellness Coaching