Penn URM Visiting Clerkship Program

AMP is excited to partner with the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to establish a visiting clerkship program. This program offers 4th year medical students the opportunity to explore rotations at CHOP, The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP), and Presbyterian Hospital (Presby) in a number of subspecialties and top ranked residency programs. Students will interact closely with resident and faculty mentors while also meeting other URM residents, fellows, and faculty across the health systems. Perks of the program include funding up to $1,500 and opportunities to meet personally with Program Directors of students' program of interest. Additionally, students receive a resident, housestaff, and/or faculty mentor as part of the program. See below for more information.

Click here for Program Information and Rotation Descriptions

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Testimonials from Previous Participants

Christine Cummings, MD

Pediatric Resident at CHOP

 "During the minority clerkship, I was paired with Dr. Beth Rezet as my faculty mentor. Her mentorship continues to be invaluable throughout residency. The collegial environment and community feel coupled with interesting pathology created a wonderful atmosphere to learn."

Jason Green, MD

Plastic Surgery Resident at HUP

"The underrepresented minority clerkship was an invaluable experience that has very positively shaped my surgical career. It affirmed my interest in UPenn Plastic Surgery while being an incredible opportunity to make a strong impression on the program which I'm sure was essential to my ability to match a UPenn. I also made incredible connections with other URM residents in medicine and surgery and any opportunity to build that support network is very welcomed."

Oby B. Ibe, MD, MPH

Internal medicine Resident at HUP

"I will always be grateful that I had the opportunity to participate in the Penn Visiting Clerkship Program and directly experience the rich Penn culture, which is full of intellectually stimulating patient cases, approachable mentors, attendings devoted to trainee education, and a collaborative resident environment. The Penn Internal medicine program has supported me in becoming the dedicated, empathetic, and inquisitive physician I hoped to become. Applying to the Penn Visiting Clerkship Program was one of the best decisions I have ever made because it introduced me to mentors and co-residents that have made profound impacts on my personal and professional career and will remain in my life for years to come." 

Osvaldo Mercado, MD

Pediatric Resident at CHOP

"The clerkship gave me the opportunity to meet amazing physicians and see the opportunities that CHOP would allow a resident trainee. Not only did I get the chance to meet a phenomenal staff who I have been so fortunate to learn from, but I also met some of my closet friends and colleagues who I am still in contact with even after graduation. The clerkship was just the first stepping stone in my amazing 3 years at CHOP."

Quick links

AMP House Staff Recruitment Brochure
Penn URM Visiting Clerkship Program
Penn Medicine
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Perelman School of Medicine
Penn Medicine  Office of Inclusion and Diversity
PSOM Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
PSOM Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA)
Penn Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GAPSA)
PSOM Faculty Affairs and Professional Development Program
PSOM Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Learner Experience Program in Medical Education (IDEAL MEd)


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