Celebrate the founding of America’s first medical school
March 23, 2026
Faculty, staff, families, and members of the community are invited to a “Firstival” to celebrate Penn Medicine’s pivotal role in American history on Saturday, March 28. Join the fun of marking the Perelman School of Medicine’s founding as the nation’s first medical school at a family-friendly event featuring hands-on science activities, storytelling, art, and free snacks and giveaways from 11am to 1pm on the Mezzanine level of The Clifton Center for Medical Breakthroughs. Attendees will also receive a voucher for free admission to the Penn Museum that day.
