The University of Pennsylvania is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States. Penn is rich in tradition and heritage and at the same time consistently at the forefront of new developments and innovations in medical education and research. Since its founding in 1765, the School has been a strong presence in the community and prides itself on educating the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education.

At Penn, academic excellence, as well as compassion for the patients we are privileged to serve, are stressed. Skillful compassion is truly a hallmark of the Penn learning experience. The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania consistently ranks among the top five in US News and World Report’s rankings of research-oriented medical schools.

Our mission is to advance knowledge and improve health through research, patient care, and the education of trainees in an inclusive culture that embraces diversity fosters innovation, stimulates critical thinking, supports lifelong learning, and sustains our legacy of excellence.

Philadelphia, USA

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

The MBMI is a two-year, in-person degree designed to help practicing clinicians become biomedical informaticians. Through a combination of coursework and a capstone project, students will become proficient in informatics methods and clinical applications. The program’s curriculum draws upon the key competencies identified in the American Medical Informatics Association’s 2017 guidelines, which identify the skills and knowledge that informatics practitioners need to set themselves apart in a rapidly developing field. Students who complete the program will be prepared to sit for the Clinical Informatics Subspecialty Board Examination or to pursue other formal certification in clinical informatics.

On-Campus

Master of Biomedical Informatics (MBMI)

The Master of Health Care Innovation from the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy is an online degree program that addresses the rapidly changing healthcare landscape and advances innovation among health care professionals worldwide. Through their coursework and program experiences, students will prepare to improve processes of care, increase the value of health care services, shape health policy development and human behavior in health care, and apply sharpened skills in policy analysis, evidence-building, and decision-making.

Master of Health Care Innovation (MHCI)

The University of Pennsylvania MSGC program provides a comprehensive educational environment for future genetic counselors that balance the importance of patient-focused care, scientific knowledge, research, and innovative technology. With an outstanding faculty and access to clinical opportunities at some of the nation's premier healthcare facilities, we prepare students to be successful genetic counseling professionals in the rapidly evolving field of genetics. The 21-month, full-time program is accredited by the ACGC.

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

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