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University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools Private Non-Profit

🩺 School Overview

Tuition (In State): $59,910

Tuition (Out of State): $59,910

Accreditation Status: Full

Acceptance Rate: N/A

Total Enrollment: 155

Degrees: MD

Founding Year: 1765

Accreditation Year: 1942

Website: https://www.med.upenn.edu

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πŸ“„ Application Information

Applications Received: N/A

Interviews Granted: N/A

Admitted: N/A

Average MCAT: 519

Average GPA: 3.77

Male: N/A

Female: N/A

Underrepresented:N/A

Interview Feedback Summary

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 7% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.

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5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for PennMed


  • 1. Academic and Research Experiences – Were there changes to your academic, professional and/or personal circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic that you would like to share? (Y/N, if yes 500 characters max)
  • 2. Other – During the COVID-19 pandemic, if you elected Pass/Fail, please describe the reasons for your decision. (500 characters)
  • 3. Other – Independently of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you taken any online courses for credit? (Y/N, if yes list the courses)
  • 4. Career Goals and Future Aspirations – Have you taken or are you planning to take time off between college graduation and medical school matriculation? (Y/N, if yes 500 characters max)
  • 5. Other – Have you participated in any global activities outside of the U.S. prior to submitting your AMCAS application? (Y/N, if yes 1000 characters max)

About the School

We are the School of Medicine -- the nation`s first -- and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania -- the nation`s first hospital built by a medical school. Our heritage is the cornerstone for our future and the legacy which supports our pursuit of the highest standards in education, research, and patient care.

Curriculum

For in depth information on the University of Pennsylvania's SOM curriculum visit http://www.med.upenn.edu/student/curriculum.shtml.

Facilities

The University of Pennsylvania Health System was established to provide the organizational breadth and flexibility required to achieve our education and research missions. The system includes the Medical Center (including the School of Medicine and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania) and an integrated provider network (Clinical Care Associates). The system creates a regional network that provides patients with access to primary care providers.

SDN Insights

Our analysis of PennMed:

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Student Loan Burden: $498,840

A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at PennMed, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $498,840. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.

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Cost of Living: Highest 48% Nationally

The cost of living at PennMed is among the top 48% of all medical schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.

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Environment: Urban

There is currently insufficient information to assess the neighborhood around PennMed.

Why no Tier Rankings?

Although we could tier rank, over the past 25 years we've found no compelling benefit for ranking schools. Students are most successful when they prioritize personal and academic fit over school rank.