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During the Pre-health@Penn Presentation of New Student Orientation a few years ago, a freshman asked, “How does a ‘gap year’ happen?” as if talking about a nasty virus against which we should all be vaccinated.

We all laughed, of course, …

Makayla Clark, COL ’25, Burlington, NJ

This summer, I worked in the Laboratory for Structural, Physiological and Functional Imaging under Dr. Chamith Rajapakse. Growing up doing sports, I have encountered various types of bone issues. I, myself, have experienced fractures …

Hey pre-meds! You know that you have to take anatomy in medical school, but have you ever paused to ponder what goes into the making of a pre-med student and a successful medical school applicant?

Many of our pre-med students …

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, …

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 …