Premed Volunteer Program

How to Apply

To provide service:

For the summer session (May – August) please apply March 10 – April 10.
For the fall session (September – December) please apply August 10 – September 10.
For the spring session (January – May) please apply November 10 – December 10.

Volunteer Services provides the opportunity on a first come first serve basis to appropriate applicants. Volunteer Services provides an opportunity during the orientation to answer questions related to the Premedical Volunteer Program.

NOTE: Registration is Currently Closed

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania offers a Premed Mentoring Volunteer Program. The program gives students an opportunity to gain valuable hospital experience.

Why Volunteer

Exposure to patient care in a premier hospital
To provide service to your community
To gain a letter of recommendation for participation in an elite hospital program

The Premed Volunteer Program Commitment

Orientation and training classes
Minimum of two 13 week sessions
Each session requires a minimum of one four-hour shift per week
A minimum of 110 service total hours
Compliance with hospital guidelines and policies
Consistent weekly attendance

Who Should Apply

Premed students
Students who plan to go to physician assistant school
Post-baccalaureate students
Adults planning to apply to medical school

Who Should Not Apply

Any person who only seeks a letter of recommendation
Any person who does not have four hours/week to commit to service
Any person with a Medical Doctorate in this country or another country
Any person who practices medicine in this country or another country
Any person who will apply to medical/physician assistant school in the next six months
Any person looking for exposure to Dentistry or Veterinarian Medicine
Any person looking for experience in the Pharmacy Department