We would like to describe our program for students interested in pursuing a career in medicine after graduating from Penn. There is no formal pre-medical major at Penn. Also, there is no combined undergraduate and medical program with the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. The University offers pre-medical students the chance to craft their own program, availing themselves of marvelous resources and opportunities.
Juniors begin the formal application process.
They participate in mandatory application orientations, which outline the steps of the application process and help students plan accordingly. Already, some students will have begun to collect letters of recommendation and to prepare for the Medical College Admission Test. After the orientation, they prepare the information needed for their applications. Advisors help students consider which medical schools to apply to, and later help students prepare for their medical school interviews. The University's Health Professions Advisory Board prepares a letter supporting each student's application to medical school.