Special Programs
The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania offers several special programs that allow students to become a part of our community through non-traditional channels or prepare to apply to a medical school in the future.
Johnson Scholars Program:
The Johnson Scholars Program is a selective opportunity for a small number of first-year Penn undergraduates ("freshmen") who self-identify as underrepresented in medicine (UiM) and/or FGLI to participate in four years of intensive professional development and mentorship to prepare for a physician career in medicine. To remain in good standing, accepted Johnson Scholars must maintain a specific GPA threshold each year, participate in mandatory program activities, and meet other program requirements. The program runs from September - May from Freshman to Senior year.
Program Components
- Professional development seminars
- Career Narratives with physicians
- Learning support
- Community engagement and service
- Clinical and research opportunities
- Community with like-minded pre-medical peers
- Mentorship from PSOM faculty, medical students, and admissions professionals
- AND MORE!
Eligibility
This application is primarily open to first-year undergraduates ("freshmen") who are currently enrolled in/matriculating to the University of Pennsylvania in Fall 2024. We have very limited availability to select 1 or 2 high-performing second-year undergraduates ("sophomores") this year. Please read and complete all questions carefully prior to submitting your application. Selected applicants will be notified of decisions around September 30, 2024.
Program Timeline
Applications Opens: August 1, 2024
Deadline: September 15th
Penn Access Summer Scholars (PASS) Program:
The Penn Access Summer Scholar (PASS) program is a pre-medical enrichment program that supports the recruitment of experientially diverse cohorts of students for the Perelman School of Medicine. The program consists of two consecutive summers (after undergraduate sophomore and junior years) of mentored research on Penn's campus coupled with a program of enrichment that fosters the development of a physician identity as well as prepares students for the transition to medical school. Students are selected from 10 partnering institutions, including five Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) (Howard University, Morehouse College, Oakwood University, Spelman College, and Xaiver University of Louisiana), 4 non-HBCUs (Bryn Mawr College, Haverford College, Princeton University, and the University of Pennsylvania), and the STEMM Prep Program. Students who successfully complete the PASS program are eligible for linkage admission to the Perelman School of Medicine. For more information, and to apply, interested students should contact their health professions advising office or the program director for students in the STEMM Prep.
