Your Pre-Health@Penn Canvas course

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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Revolutionizing Cancer Care: Insights from My Internship at Cleveland Clinic

Lily Simpson-Heavey, COL ’26, Southampton, NY

This summer, I had the privilege of embarking on a transformative journey at the renowned Cleveland Clinic, delving into the intricate world of cancer therapy research. As part of a Phase 1 Clinical Trial, …

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AAVMC Pre-Vet Resources

The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) is your first-stop resource when considering a career in veterinary medicine. On their website, you will find: an online directory of all veterinary programs and their pre-requisites, admissions statistics, and a link …

By Carol Hagan
Carol Hagan Senior Associate Director, Graduate School Advising
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Clinical Addiction Research at Mount Sinai

Jong-Eun Park, COL ’25, Johns Creek, GA

I interned under Dr. Yasmin Hurd at the Addiction Institute of Mount Sinai. She has a research team in both pre-clinical and clinical research of addiction, and I was assigned to the clinical …

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Exploring Healthcare in a Cancer Center

Yuting Zhu, COL ’25, Shanghai, China

This summer I had to opportunity to work as a Performance improvement intern at Fox Chase Cancer Center, one of the oldest US cancer hospitals designated by National Cancer Institute. As an intern in …

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Pre-Med 101: What is the MSAR?

The MSAR is pure pre-med gold, not to be confused with MRSA, which is bad. MSAR is an acronym for Medical School Admissions Requirements. It is published by the AAMC and updated each year. There is a fee to access …

By Carol Hagan
Carol Hagan Senior Associate Director, Graduate School Advising
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