Life at Penn
A Postdoc Guide to University Resources
Information Services Advisory Center
Acronyms and Abbreviations at Penn (Additional Acronyms and Abbreviations at Penn)
University of Pennsylvania Resources
Laboratory Research Resources
| Bioethics | Lab Animals |
| Environmental Health & Radiation Safety | Research Core Facilities |
English as a Second Language (ESL)
| English Language Programs Semester schedule of evening classes on a variety of ESL topics (pronunciation, vocabulary, academic English, business English, TOFEL, etc.) as well as intensive opportunities. |
34th and Walnut Streets 21 Bennett Hall Philadelphia, PA 19104 phone: (215) 898-8681 fax: (215) 898-2681 elp@sas.upenn.edu |
| Drexel English Language Center Quarter schedule of elective classes on a variety of ESL topics (pronunciation, vocabulary, academic English, business English, TOFEL, etc.) as well as full-time 4 week and 12 week intensive programs. |
229 N. 33rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 phone: (215) 895-2022 fax: (215) 895-6775 elc@drexel.edu |
| Lingual Institute Private Instruction only. Largest non-academic institute in the region. Flexible hours and curriculum. Purchase time in minimum of 10-hour intervals. |
117 S. 17th Street Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19103-5025 phone: (215) 564-4040 fax: (215) 561-3883 general@lingualinstitute.com |
| International House Philadelphia Language Classes Offers evening and day courses, beginning each semester. |
3701 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 phone: (215) 895 6541 or (215) 895 6552 sep@ihphilly.org |
Insurance Package
Billing/Enrollment:
Gallagher Benefit Services
(administrators of Postdoc Insurance Package)
Phone: 1-800-319-9557
Email: UniversityServices.GBS.UPENNVSBP@ajg.com
University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Insurance Plan
International Medical Benefits Requirements
Office of International Student and Scholar Services
International Student and Scholar Services Handbook
3701 Chestnut St., Suite 1W/3199
Phone: (215) 898-4661
E-mail: isss@pobox.upenn.edu
iPRAXIS
www.ipraxis.org
SCIENTIST + VOLUNTEER = SCIENTEER A simple equation...
BECOME A SCIENTEER WITH iPRAXIS!
Would you like to volunteer in a way that allows you to share your passion and expertise with students from underrepresented groups in Philadelphia?
How would you feel if you knew that helping a kid with a science fair project, giving an interactive lesson, or telling them why you love what you do could help fan the spark of a student's interest in science into a lifelong ambition?
Would you like to connect with other science-based professionals and academics in the area who are committed to doing just that?
To sign up, just follow these steps:
- Scienteer Registration Form: (fillable PDF at http://www.ipraxis.org/volunteer.html)
After you have filled out the PDF, please do one of the following:
- If when you go to print, your computer gives you the option of printing to the Microsoft Office Document Image Writer, Acrobat Distiller, Save as PDF, or any other option that allows you to print the PDF to an image, it will turn the completed PDF into a saveable file that you can then email back to me.
- If you are unable to do the above, please print the PDF and either fax it (215.384.1949) or scan it and email the image to info@iPraxis.org.
iPRAXIS, Inc.
p: 215.384.1948
f: 215.384.1949
info@iPraxis.org
Social Security Cards
Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration is where one applies for a social security card or makes official names changes.
NOTE: All Foreign Nationals must apply for a Social Security Card in order to be paid.
2nd Floor
3901 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (215) 596-4934
Taxes
Corporate Tax, Compliance and Payroll
The Penn Employee Solution Center is now available to help with your HR/Payroll questions. Knowledgeable Solution Center Specialists are available Monday through Friday, during business hours, to answer your questions. The number to call is 215-898-7372 or you may send an email to solutioncenter@upenn.edu .
Bioethics
All postdoctoral appointees are required to take bioethics training.
Bioethics Training is a web-based program found on Knowledge Link through CITI Training. You will need your Penn Key and password to log on.
The Department of Medical Ethics & Health Policy (http://medicalethicshealthpolicy.med.upenn.edu) offers ethics courses, a short course on research ethics, a Master's in Bioethics, sponsors conferences, a variety of grand rounds and ethics rounds, and consultation on matters pertaining to research ethics, research design, subject selection, etc.
423 Guardian Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (215) 898-7136
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