Education
Training the Next Generation in Medicine
Degree Programs
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 meet this goal through our rich humanities-based curriculum, the integration of health systems science and research, collaboration with excellent faculty mentors and the generous financial support of alumni and friends.
99%
MD students matched to residency programs
#1
NIH-funded research college at Penn State
100%
First-time board certification pass rate for PA students
Highlighted Programs
Our goal is to train humanistic, systems-ready physicians who are adaptive, critical thinking, collaborative and scholarly.
Graduates from our Physician Assistant Program will be prepared to provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients.
Graduate students have opportunities to work with dedicated mentors to address questions of critical importance in basic and translational research fields.
Find a Program
Penn State College of Medicine offers a Doctor of Medicine degree, a Physician Assistant program, master's and PhD graduate programs, graduate programs in Public Health Sciences, and non-degree programs including certificates and undergraduate opportunities.
Why Penn State College of Medicine?
Health Systems Science
One of the first medical schools in the country to implement health systems science in its curriculum, Penn State provides students the opportunity to work directly with a patient the first day of medical school. The College of Medicine and Penn State Health equip the healthcare community to investigate, diagnose and treat health systems as they do patients by providing education in and evidence of the best health systems science practices.
Humanities
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.
Research
Research is a key part of what students do. 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 PhD students work on research projects alongside faculty, and MD students complete a research project as part of their curriculum.
Student Support
Dedicated offices support your health and well-being, while services such as a health sciences library assist in your learning journey. We are committed to enhancing students' experience and development.