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From initiating the first School of Medicine in the nation to founding the first teaching hospital, the University of Pennsylvania Health System has been relentlessly pursuing the advancement of medicine since its inception over two hundred years ago. We have been at the forefront of many outstanding discoveries - from the first general vaccine against pneumonia, to the discovery of the Philadelphia chromosome, which revolutionized cancer research.

Key to our success as a progressive, world-leading health system are some of the finest nursing, allied health, corporate services and non-clinical professionals in the nation – whose goal is to provide exceptional health care and support services to the communities that we serve.

When you choose to work at any one of the following entities, you'll find tremendous teamwork and collaboration as you enjoy an outstanding compensation and benefits package that includes prepaid tuition assistance that is among the best in the region, the opportunity for professional development, and a career that offers flexibility and variety.

The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Founded in 1765 as the nation's first medical school, the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine is ranked among the nation's top 3 by U.S.News & World Report.

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Consistently ranked as one of the nation's best by U.S.News & World Report.

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
A pioneer in medicine, this center has been providing care to the community for over 125 years.

Pennsylvania Hospital
The nation's first hospital, it charted a new course in healthcare when founded in 1751 by Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond.

Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania (CPUP)
As the ambulatory care component of UPHS, CPUP has over 3,000 Physicians, Nurses, and support staff providing care at 152 locations across the Delaware Valley including West Philadelphia and Radnor, Pennsylvania.

PennCare
One of the largest primary care networks in the region specializing in internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology.

Penn Home Care & Hospice Services
Penn Care at Home, Penn Home Infusion Therapy and Wissahickon Hospice work closely with the physician, caregiver and patient to build an individualized plan of care.

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