Gain Clinical Experience
Consult our list of Clinical Volunteering Resources.
As you prepare for a career in medicine, it is important to gain some experience working directly with patients in a clinical setting. This is extremely beneficial for your own professional development, so that you know for sure that you will enjoy working as doctor. Moreover, when medical schools review applications, they will look for indications that you are truly enthusiastic about medicine and have sought out opportunities to learn more about the field. Most volunteer positions require only a minimal time commitment – as little as 3 hours a week – so it should be possible for you to get involved while juggling a difficult academic course load.
Serve the Community
Consult the Netter Center, Civic House and select Penn Clubs for opportunities and resources.
Given its urban location, Penn offers innumerable opportunities to get involved in community service projects. As a physician, you will aim to make a positive mark on the world around you. As an undergraduate, contributing to the betterment of the urban neighborhoods around this university is a wonderful way to begin outfitting yourself for this role.
