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College of Training the Next Generation Medicine.
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At Penn State College of Medicine, we are committed to enhancing health by preparing the next generation of clinicians, educators and scientists to be the leaders and change agents of 21st-century medicine and research.
We will meet this goal through the education of medical and nursing students, basic science graduate students, medical residents, medical and postdoctoral fellows, students in other healthcare-related professions and practicing health professionals.
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Student-Led Research
Meet Lydia Smeltz, third-year medical student at Penn State College of Medicine. Lydia’s story highlights how the Health Systems Science Office sponsors students to create curricula and health care delivery projects of their own.
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Why Penn State College of Medicine?
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Health Systems Science
Penn State College of Medicine was one of 11 U.S. medical schools to receive a five-year, $1 million Accelerating Change in Medical Education grant from the American Medical Association to develop a new curriculum component in health system science.
This program includes opportunities for students to serve as patient navigators across the system.
Read more about health systems science at Penn State College of Medicine.
Integrated Research
Research is a key part of what students do at Penn State College of Medicine.
Students enhance health through biomedical research and innovation that leverage the clinical strengths of Penn State Health and the research strengths of Penn State College of Medicine.
Master's and PhDstudents work on research projects alongside faculty, and MD students complete a research project as part of their curriculum.
Read more about research at Penn State College of Medicine.
Humanities and Ethics
Our College of Medicine produces students who are well-rounded, critical thinkers with an acute understanding of their own capabilities.
Through Medical Humanities, our students learn to demonstrate respect for the diverse values, beliefs and practices encountered in the field of healthcare, while embodying a commitment to becoming an ethical, reflective, humble, informed and compassionate health professional.
Learn more about the Department of Humanities.
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Educational Opportunities
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Medical Education and Physician Assistant Education
Penn State College of Medicine opportunities include a medical degree, a physician assistant degree, as well as many combined program opportunities.
- MD Program
- MD Program Accelerated Pathways
- MD/PhD Program
- Physician Assistant Program
- MD/MBA Program
- MD/MPH Program
Graduate Education
Graduate studies at Penn State College of Medicine offer a variety of PhDand master's degree options in diverse areas such as biomedical sciences, anatomy, neuroscience, public health, biostatistics, laboratory animal medicine and more.
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- Master's Programs
- DrPH Doctor of Public Health Program
- MD/PhDProgram
- PhD/MBA Program
Other Opportunities
In addition to the various degrees offered by Penn State College of Medicine, students and health professionals can expand their education in a variety of other ways, including graduate certificates, undergraduate programs, residencies and fellowshipsand continuing education.
- Graduate Certificate Programs
- Summer, Youth andUndergraduate Programs
- Residencies andFellowships
- Continuing Education
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Mini Medical School
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Innovative Initiatives
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Simulation Center
The Clinical Simulation Center at Penn State College of Medicine is designed to improve patient outcomes through simulation programs that enhance practitioner skills, clinical competence, teamworkand interdisciplinary collaboration.
Read more about the Simulation Center.
University Park Curriculum
The University Park Curriculum is a four-year medical curriculum that uses early immersive practice-based experiences and patient stories as the springboard for integrated learning in basic science, clinical science, health systems science and health humanities.
Students have the opportunity to take advantage of the resources of a major Big Ten University campus and engage in health care at the community level while pursuing the full range of career options in medicine.
Read more about the University Park Curriculum.
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Global Health Center
Global health programs for medical and graduate students at Penn State College of Medicine provideimmersive worldwideeducational opportunities for students interested in international health, including challenges that commonly present a greater burden to disadvantaged populations.
Read more about the Global Health Center.
Harrell Health Sciences Library: Research and Learning Commons
The Harrell Health Sciences Library offers print and electronic materials, as well as clinical information, to meet a variety of educational and research needs.The library is a 24-hour facility that offersindividual and group study spaces for College of Medicine students, professional-level audio and video recording, and a sandbox lab for technologies such as virtual reality and 3D printing.
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Student Resources
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Penn State College of Medicine strives to create the best culture of respect and inclusion for our students. A number of programs, services and facilities are available.
- Cognitive Skills Program
- Disability Services
- Diverse student groups
- Harrell Health Sciences Library
- Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Office for Professional Mental Health
- Office for a Respectful Learning Environment
- Simulation Center
- Student Health
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Campus Life
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Student Housing
Penn State College of Medicine offers housing in its University Manor East or University Manor West apartments to full-time students, residents, postdoctoral scholarsand visiting scholars.
Read more about on-campus housing.
Life in Hershey, PA
Penn State College of Medicine's primary campus is located inHershey, Pa. The area provides numerous diverse and delicious dining experiences, sports, concerts and entertainment, and is a short drive away from the Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington, DC, metro areas.
Read more about life in Hershey.
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