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Your Pre-Health@Penn Canvas course

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Pre-Medicine

  • Preparing for a career in medicine
  • Planning gap year opportunities
  • Applying to medical school
  • Navigating the medical school admissions process

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Pre-Dental

  • Exploring a career in dentistry
  • Preparing for a career in dentistry
  • Applying to dental school
  • Navigating the dental school admissions process

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Other Health Professions

  • Discover opportunities in various health professions
  • Understand required coursework
  • Plan your academic career
  • Explore programs for professional education

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Schedule an Appointment

Schedule an appointment to meet with a pre-health advisor or sign up for Pre-Health Quick Questions.

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Statistics for Penn Applicants

Review the programs and institutions attracting Penn pre-health students.

Medical School Statistics                                       Dental School Statistics

Resources for Pre-Health Applicants

View a selection of resources for clinical volunteering, community engagement and the application process.

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My Summer Experience in the Weissman Lab

Margaret Hu, COL ’28, Richmond Hill, Ontario

Even before coming to Penn, I was extremely interested in immunology and vaccine development. When I saw that Penn’s own researcher, Dr. Weissman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in …

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Is It OK to Ask About Layoffs During an Interview? Yes—Here’s How

The job market can be unpredictable, and layoffs are a reality in many industries. Whether you’ve experienced one yourself or just want to avoid being caught off guard, it’s natural to wonder about job security before accepting a new position. …

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Situational Judgment Tests for Health Professions Schools

Although some might perceive them as an additional hurdle to admission, Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs) are becoming an increasingly common part of the health professions school admissions process. Designed to assess qualities such as professionalism, ethical decision-making, empathy, communication, and …

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Doris Tabassum Associate Director, Graduate School Advising
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Email
careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu
Website
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Philadelphia, PA 19104

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