Pre-Health Student Testimonials

What do our students have to say about Penn's Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health program? They tell us that the program has equipped them with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to pursue health professional school studies in a challenging yet supportive environment. 

“I am happy to say that my experiences at Penn have far exceeded my expectations. I have been challenged by professors who actually know my name and supported by advisers who sincerely want me to be successful in achieving my goals. Perhaps of most value to my future was the time I spent at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where I was able to gain hands-on experience in clinical research. Interacting with patients motivated me to work my hardest in classes by reminding me of my long-term goals. There is no doubt in my mind that I made the best choice for my future when I chose to enroll in Penn's Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program.”

Despina Tsevdos
Target Completion - Summer 2011
Concentration: Specialized Studies

"Pre-Health study at Penn has given me an opportunity I have only been able to dream of. At the end of college I thought it was too late to try for medical school but I was presented with this chance of a lifetime. The best part about the program is that the professors, the students, and the atmosphere here are extremely conducive to learning at its best. In addition, the school is right next door to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - some of the best hospitals in the country - which have provided me with excellent unique opportunities in both research and hands-on experience."

Avni Patel
Target Completion - Summer 2011
Concentration: Core Studies

"I wanted to be challenged at the highest level of achievement in a community that personifies the best in academia, and that is exactly what Penn gave me. My professors have been some of the best I have ever met, and they have been incredibly supportive and remarkably accessible. Thanks to my Penn experience, I no longer wonder about my preparedness; I am confident that I am ready for medical school. I could have attended several other post-baccalaureate programs but I chose Penn … it was a decision I have never regretted."

Adam Kopiec
Target completion - May 2011
Concentration: Core Studies

"The most memorable and rewarding parts of my Penn experience have been the research and clinic work I was able to pursue while completing my coursework. Aside from providing a great education, Penn and its affiliate institutions offered me job, shadowing, and volunteer opportunities that have become invaluable experiences which continuously sculpt and direct my knowledge of the medical field."

Tom Shin
Completed - 2010
Concentration: Core Studies

"The Pre-Health Core Studies program was every bit the challenge I expected it would be. I was delighted to find passionate teachers and a diverse student body. My success at the University of Pennsylvania has given me every confidence that I will continue to do well through medical school."

Philip Colucci
Target completion - May 2011
Concentration: Core Studies