Penn Access Summer Scholars (PASS) Program

The Perelman School of Medicine’s Penn Access Summer Scholars (PASS) program is a two-summer pre-medical enrichment course tailored for undergraduates from diverse experiential backgrounds. Following their sophomore and junior years, participants undertake mentored research activities at the University of Pennsylvania and benefit from activities designed to nurture their development as future physicians. This program aids students in preparing for medical school admissions and provides a distinct advantage through linkage admission eligibility to the Perelman School of Medicine. Designed in partnership with ten notable colleges and universities, PASS is dedicated to fostering a diverse and competent next generation of medical professionals by blending rigorous academic research and physician identity cultivation.