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Pre-Medicine

We are here to support the development and pursuit of your personalized goals in the field of medicine.  Your pathway to medical school can be unique.  No two applicants are the same as different experiences create nuanced perspectives.  From workshops to individual meetings, we look forward to partnering with you as you design your pathway towards medicine.

Plan Your Pathway to Medical School

Navigate the Application Process

Obtain Your Penn Letter

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

Speak with a Pre-Health Advisor

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-medicine students.

Browse Resources

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

A Transformative Summer of Drug Delivery Research in the Mitchell Lab

Published on November 8, 2024

Benjamin Nachod, SEAS ’26, Clarksburg, MD

This year I had the opportunity to spend the summer with the Mitchell Lab to continue work on several projects I’ve been involved with during the academic year and jump into a couple new …

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The Anatomy of a Pre-med Student

Published on October 15, 2024

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 …

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Doris Tabassum Associate Director, Graduate School Advising
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The Future of Diabetes Treatment

Published on August 2, 2024

Mahdi Bouchekouk, COL ’24, East Stroudsburg, PA

This summer in New York, I returned to the Stewart Lab at the Icahn School of Medicine where I worked last year. Although this was my second time working at the lab, my …

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The Different Types of Medical Careers – and Which One is Right for You

Published on July 25, 2024

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?

Published on March 14, 2024

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.

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Doris Tabassum Associate Director, Graduate School Advising
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Email
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Penn Career Services
3935 Walnut Street, Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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