University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, commonly known as Penn Med, is the medical school of the University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1765, it is the oldest medical school in the United States and is consistently ranked among the nation's top medical schools for research and primary care. The school is closely integrated with the University of Pennsylvania Health System (Penn Medicine), providing students with extensive clinical training and research opportunities across a network of hospitals and specialized centers. Perelman School of Medicine offers MD, MD-PhD, PhD, and master's degree programs, as well as postdoctoral training and continuing medical education. The school is renowned for its pioneering research in fields such as immunology, oncology, neuroscience, cardiovascular medicine, and translational medicine, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in patient care.