Philadelphia, PA
🩺 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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📄 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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- 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
The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, established in 1765, is the oldest medical school in the United States. Located in Philadelphia, it is part of the Ivy League's University of Pennsylvania and is affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania Health System. The school boasts over 2,900 faculty members and secures nearly $1 billion in annual sponsored program awards, underscoring its prominence in biomedical research and education.
Curriculum
The school's curriculum, known as IMPaCT (Integrating Medicine, Patient Care, and Transitions), is a four-year multidisciplinary program organized around three themes: the science of medicine, the technology and practice of medicine, and professionalism and humanism. This integrated approach emphasizes self-directed lifelong learning and small-group instruction, preparing students for patient-centered care. Students have the flexibility to choose from approximately 150 electives and can pursue various MD+ options, including eight master's degrees and 11 areas of concentration.
Facilities
The Perelman School of Medicine is situated on the University of Pennsylvania's urban campus in West Philadelphia, in close proximity to its teaching hospitals, including the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and Pennsylvania Hospital. The campus also features the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, which houses specialized facilities such as the Abramson Cancer Center and the Roberts Proton Therapy Center, the largest proton therapy center associated with a medical center in the world.
Demographics
The student body at the Perelman School of Medicine comprises 775 M.D. students, 594 Ph.D. students, 186 M.D.-Ph.D. students, 329 master's students, and 704 post-doctoral fellows. The faculty includes 2,100 full-time members and 1,200 residents and fellows, supported by an administrative staff of 3,334.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of PennMed:
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.
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.
Environment: Urban
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School Address: Jordan Medical Education Center 6th Floor, Bldg. 421, 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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