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Plan Your Pathway to Dental School

Navigate the Application Process

Obtain Your Penn Letter

Understand the Penn Letter Process to receive your Penn letter and file letters of recommendation with the Pre-Health Advising office.

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

View Statistics for Penn Applicants

View the programs and institutions that attract Penn’s pre-dental students.

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Browse resources for pre-dental volunteering and the application process.

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 …

By Doris Tabassum
Doris Tabassum Associate Director, Graduate School Advising
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Developing Pre-health Professional Skills Through PURM

The Penn Undergraduate Mentoring Program (PURM) offers some great opportunities for pre-health students to build their research and professional skills. Administered by CURF, the deadline for PURM applications is February 16, 2025.

Students who go into the health professions engage …

By Carol Hagan
Carol Hagan Senior Associate Director, Graduate School Advising
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The Different Types of Medical Careers – and Which One is Right for You

Introduction: Careers in Medicine

So, you’re interested in pursuing a medical degree! Whether you’re drawn to the fast-paced environment of emergency medicine, the intricacies of surgical procedures, the continuous care provided in family practice, or something else entirely, the medical …

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Pre-health Research: What, How and When?

Are you a pre-health student at Penn and wondering about what research you should engage in to be a competitive applicant to health profession schools? Review this resource to identify types of research experiences that you can pursue, how and where to look for opportunities, and when to seek out these roles.

By Doris Tabassum
Doris Tabassum Associate Director, Graduate School Advising
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Phone
(215) 898-7531
Email
careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu
Website
https://careerservices.upenn.edu
Address

Penn Career Services
3935 Walnut Street, Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Service Hours

Monday 9am-5pm
Tuesday 9am-5pm
Wednesday 9am-5pm
Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-5pm