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LEARNING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

FOR LIFE

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PERELMAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

LEARNING FOR LIFE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

integrated Integration of basic and clinical sciences, led by outstanding faculty committed to teaching throughout the continuum of medical education. innovative Our education program is designed to enable students to learn and work in teams throughout medical school. The single university campus provides unparalleled proximity, access and opportunities for educational enrichment. The dynamic curriculum evolves with the ever-changing paradigm of health care locally, nationally, and globally. individualized Numerous and diverse opportunities allow customization of medical education so that your specific interests and career goals can be attained.

LEARNING FOR LIFE AUGUST, YEAR 1 THROUGH DECEMBER, YEAR 1

CORE PRINCIPLES

1 MODULE

DEVELOPMENTAL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, CELL PHYSIOLOGY, AND METABOLISM

Immunology Microbiology Epidemiology and Biostatistics Cancer Biology HOST DEFENSES AND HOST RESPONSES

Genetics Embryology Physiology Biochemistry Cell Biology

Histology Clinical Anatomy HUMAN BODY STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION

TECHNOLOGY AND PRACTICE OF MEDICINE (Two afternoons per week only)

3 MODULE

Communication Skills

LEAPP

Learning Teams

ICM

Ultrasound

PROFESSIONALISM AND HUMANISM Doctoring Cultural Competency

6 MODULE

CORE PRINCIPLES August, Year 1 – December, Year 1, morning sessions - Basic science and clinical medicine curriculum emphasize core concepts - Focus on body structure in anatomy interfaced with radiology, diagnostics, ultrasound, and physical exam findings - Learning takes place in small group sessions and team activities - Clinical encounters with patients throughout - Elective seminars offered in global health, community services, medical Spanish, and bioethics - Three afternoons unscheduled. Students have time and the flexibility to spend three afternoons a week in any way that fits their interests, such as working at one of the school’s community clinics, attending classes outside of medicine, pursuing independent research, playing sports, continuing hobbies, or relaxation - Grading is Pass/Fail 1 MODULE

INTEGRATIVE SYSTEMS AND DISEASE

2 MODULE

January, Year 1 – December, Year 2, morning sessions - Curriculum designed in blocks to integrate basic science and clinical medicine concepts related to an organ system. Structure incorporates: • Normal development • Therapeutics and disease management • Normal processes • Epidemiology and evidence-based medicine • Abnormal processes • Prevention and nutrition - Clinical encounters with patients throughout

LEARNING FOR LIFE JANUARY, YEAR 1 THROUGH DECEMBER, YEAR 2

INTEGRATIVE SYSTEMS AND DISEASE

2 MODULE

Health Care Systems Simulation LEAPP ICM Differential Diagnosis Ultrasound TECHNOLOGY AND PRACTICE OF MEDICINE (Two afternoons per week only)

3 MODULE

PROFESSIONALISM AND HUMANISM Research Ethics Doctoring (Modules 3 and 6 do not continue through the summer.)

6 MODULE

- Anatomy emphasizes clinical correlations of organ systems taught by clinical faculty - Differential diagnosis and therapeutics for each organ system - Learning takes place in small group sessions and team activities - Three afternoons unscheduled per week

- Elective seminars are offered in global health, community services, medical Spanish, and bioethics - Monthly career seminars with faculty and advisors to help students explore various career opportunities - Grading is Pass/Fail August, Year 1 – December, Year 2, afternoon sessions, two days per week - Development of clinical and management skills necessary for working with and evaluating patients: • Taking histories and performing physical exams • Valuing system-based practice and health care systems - Learning experiences occur in hospitals, outpatient practices, and community sites, and include seminars, workshops, case discussions, and standardized patients - Assigned to longitudinally follow chronically ill patients through the LEAPP program to learn the effects of disease on family and quality-of-life issues - Clinical skills assessment utilizes standardized patients - Ultrasound – 18 month curriculum on learning the technique for acquiring, reading, and application of ultrasound images for patient care - Grading is Pass/Fail - The final week of the Pre-clerkship curriculum in December prepares students for the clerkship experience with a guided reinforcement of practical skills and an introduction to the logistics of entering the clinics. 3 MODULE • Developing differential diagnosis • Establishing relationships with patients across all cultures and genders TECHNOLOGY AND PRACTICE OF MEDICINE

LEARNING FOR LIFE JANUARY, YEAR 2 THROUGH DECEMBER, YEAR 3

REQUIRED CLINICAL CLERKSHIPS

4 MODULE

2 MODULE

(12 weeks)

Internal Medicine Family Medicine

8 weeks Inpatient 4 weeks Ambulatory 6 weeks Inpatient and Ambulatory

BLOCK 1

(12 weeks)

Obstetrics/ Gynecology Pediatrics

3 weeks 3 weeks Inpatient OB

3 weeks GYN 3 weeks

BLOCK 2

6 weeks

Ambulatory

(12 weeks)

Surgery/ Anesthesia

9 weeks Inpatient and Ambulatory

BLOCK 3

Clinical Specialties

3 weeks

Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Orthopaedics

(12 weeks)

Psychiatry/ Substance Abuse

4 weeks Inpatient and Ambulatory

BLOCK 4

Neurology 4 weeks Emergency Medicine 4 weeks

PROFESSIONALISM AND HUMANISM Doctoring/Communication Skills/Patient Safety

6 MODULE

4 MODULE

REQUIRED CLINICAL CLERKSHIPS

January, Year 2 – December, Year 3 - C lerkships emphasize management of acute and chronic illnesses across all age groups in both inpatient and ambulatory settings; clinical therapeutics, medical genetics, patient safety, and interprofessional team-based practices are incorporated into all clerkships - Computerized simulation mannequins and standardized patients are used in addition to patients for clinical skills, procedures, and physical exams - Five major teaching hospitals are within walking distance of the School - Weekly didactics reinforce evidence-based concepts underlying clinical disease in each clerkship - Grading is Honors/High Pass/Pass/Fail

ELECTIVES, SELECTIVES, AND SCHOLARLY PURSUIT INDIVIDUALIZE YOUR EDUCATION

5 MODULE

Final 16 months + - A required 4 week sub-internship allows increased responsibility for patient care in general medicine, general pediatrics, emergency medicine, or family medicine - Four advanced Penn selectives: 16 weeks; two other electives: 8 weeks which can include away U.S. approved electives - Scholarly Pursuit with a faculty member for a minimum of 12 weeks that requires students to design and undertake a research project in the lab, clinic, or community and present their work in a formal paper - Students earning either an MD/PhD or a dual degree (MDMS) or doing year out research fulfill the Scholarly Pursuit requirement

LEARNING FOR LIFE JANUARY, YEAR 3 THROUGH MAY, YEAR 4

ELECTIVES, SELECTIVES, AND SCHOLARLY PURSUIT

5 MODULE

28 weeks

ELECTIVES/SELECTIVES

16 weeks

FRONTIERS/SCHOLARLY PURSUIT

24 weeks

FLEXIBLE/OPEN TIME

PROFESSIONALISM AND HUMANISM Doctoring/Communication Skills/Bioethics

6 MODULE

- Frontiers in Medical Sciences: four weeks that include seminars, lasting one to two weeks each, emphasizing “translational medicine” and bioethics - Discipline-based “boot camp” the final month of medical school to prepare for transition to residency - Twenty-four weeks of flexible and open time to customize your educational experience, career goals, and personal life - USMLE Step 1, 2CK, 2CS taken in Module 5 - Grading is Honors/High Pass/Pass/Fail The flexible and open time allows students to individualize their educational experience to pursue a certificate, specific dual degrees, or a short-term project in global health; preventive, community, or public health medicine; or health policy and planning. PROFESSIONALISM AND HUMANISM August, Year 1 – May, Year 4 4-year continuum - Structured experiences to promote humanism, multiculturalism and professionalism, the cultivation of medical collegiality, and the doctor-patient relationship - Opportunities to shadow in the clinical setting with Master Clinicians and role models throughout the four years - Grading is Pass/Fail 6 MODULE

The Jordan Medical Education Center, a state-of-the-art learning facility,

is uniquely situated in the center of translational research

and ambulatory patient care.

THE PERELMAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ENJOYS AN INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION FOR INNOVATION BECAUSE OF ITS CURRICULUM STRUCTURE AND DESIGN, ITS VAST RESOURCES ON A SINGLE CAMPUS, AND ITS LINKAGE TO PENN MEDICINE, A MAJOR ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTER RENOWNED FOR CLINICAL CARE, TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH, ROBUST FUNDING AND RESOURCES, INCLUDING TOP-RANKED NIH RESEARCH FUNDING. THESE COMPONENTS ALLOW STUDENTS TO INDIVIDUALIZE THEIR EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY. CUR R I CU LUM I NNOVA T I ON S

DUAL DEGREES THE FLEXIBILITY OF THE CURRICULUM ALLOWS STUDENTS TO EARN DUAL DEGREES AT ANY SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, AND DO SO IN AN ABBREVIATED AMOUNT OF TIME. THE DEGREES OFFERED ARE: • MD/PhD • MD/JD • MBA — Master of Business Administration • MBE — Master of Bioethics • MSCE — Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology • MSTR — Masters in Translational Research • MPH — Master of Public Health • MSHP — Masters of Science in Health Policy Research • MSME — Master of Science in Medical Ethics • ML — Master in Law and Health CERTIFICATES SPECIALIZED PROGRAM CONCENTRATIONS LEADING TO CERTIFICATES INCLUDE: • Academic Surgery • Clinical Neuroscience • Community Health (Bridging the Gaps Clinical Scholar) • Global Health • Healthcare Management, Entrepreneurship, and Technology (H-MET) • IMPaCT • Law • Medical Education • Primary Care • Public Health Medicine • Research • Spirituality and Health The certificates can be completed within the four year program.

MEASEY EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM Students who engage in the EMT pilot program will receive training on the assessment and triage of patients in need of emergent medical care, develop essential team-building skills by working collaboratively in small groups to assess and treat medical and trauma patients, and earn a Pennsylvania Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician Certification. Students engage in patient interactions through clinical rotations in one of three University of Pennsylvania Health System Emergency Departments, and develop the skills required to care for patients in a diverse setting with varied treatment modalities. TEAM TRAINING Learning in teams is integral to each module of the curriculum. A team training curriculum teaches students how to be leaders, how to work in a team, the importance of basic team skills, and communication skills. Penn’s single campus for undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools promotes interprofessional education across engineering, business, dentistry, nursing, law, and social work. FIFTH-YEAR FELLOWSHIPS THE SCHOOL OFFERS A “YEAR OUT” OPTION WITH A WIDE RANGE OF FUNDING AVAILABLE, INCLUDING: • Society fellowships and grants • Howard Hughes Medical Institute • Anatomic Pathology Fellowship at Penn • Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Orthopaedics Clinical Research • Focus on Health and Leadership for Women’s Fellowship • Year out research (funded by grants) GLOBAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PENN’S PERELMAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OFFERS AN EXPERIENTIAL APPROACH TO GLOBAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE. • Field experience in underserved areas, working closely with residents, patients, and health care workers • International partnerships in Botswana, Guatemala, India, and the Dominican Republic • Research and clinical experiences ranging from one month to a year in every region of the world • Bridging the Gaps program at clinics in disadvantaged areas of Philadelphia

PERELMAN’S COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVES FOR THE UNDERSERVED AND UNINSURED

10% HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT MENTORING PROGRAMS Educational Pipeline Program Summer Mentorship Program

83% STUDENT-LED COMMUNITY CLINICS Agnew Surgery Clinic

Covenant House Cut Hypertension

7% NON-CLINICAL OPPORTUNITIES Bridging the Gaps Dance for Health Health Science Exploration Nourish Penn Language Link Refugee Women’s Health

Heart Health Bridge to Care Homeless Health Initiative Homeless Outreach Project Puentes de Salud United Community Clinic Unity Clinic University City Hospitality Coalition

CURR I CULUM OUTCOMES

• R esidency Placement — Graduates receive positions in all specialties at the nation’s top academic medical centers • USMLE — Exceptional performance on all USMLE exams • Global Health — Twenty-seven percent of students participate in medical experiences abroad • Community Initiatives — Major commitment to community, with 64% of our first-year students participating in at least one of the myriad of community partnerships • Research Recognition — Required scholarly activity results in presentations at major national medical meetings by more than 50% of students

2020 PERELMAN GRADUATES SELECTING INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS

120

64% MD+ graduates

100

3 received MS and certificate(s)

25 received MS

36% MD graduates

MATCH DAY 2020

48 received one or more certificates

# of States Students Will Be Going to for Residency (does not include prelims or transitional) 27

Internal Medicine (84) Opthalmology & General Surgery (tied at 13) Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, and Pediatrics (tied at 10) TOP 6 SPECIALTIES

58 received MD

of Matching Students Staying in Pennsylvania (54/155 Students) 35% of Students Matching at HUP, Pennsylvania, and CHOP Total (49) • HUP (36) • CHOP (5) • Pennsylvania Hospital (8) 32%

23 received MD/PhD

160 GRADUATES

3 students completed second degrees (1 JD, 2 MS) at other schools

MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to advance knowledge and improve health through research, patient care, and the education of trainees in an inclusive culture that embraces diversity, fosters innovation, stimulates critical thinking, supports lifelong learning, and sustains our legacy of excellence. ADMISSION VISION STATEMENT Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania will select students who will become future physician leaders in health care, advancing science and discovery and furthering the clinical, educational, research, health policy and medical entrepreneurial missions for our society. Graduates of the Perelman School of Medicine will be leading advocates for these endeavors within their local environment as well as for the health of national and international communities. We strive to recruit a diverse and inclusive class that reflects these goals.

PERELMAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID

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NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status in the administration of its admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or other University-administered programs or in its employment practices. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be dire cted to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, Sansom Place East, 3600 Chestnut Street, Suite 228, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106; or 215.898.6993 (Voice).

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