Penn Medicine
Penn Medicine is united to improve health and wellness in the Philadelphia region and far beyond.
One of the nation’s premier academic medical centers, we are distinguished by a constant spirit of innovation, curiosity, and compassion. From creating the “hospital of the future” at the Clifton Center for Medical Breakthroughs to spearheading world-changing advances in immunotherapy, every aspect of our mission—patient care, research, education, and building healthy communities—is inspired by the impact created for people all over the globe.
Every day, decisions made in Penn Medicine classrooms, laboratories, and hospitals have the power to transform and save lives. That impact is driven by a talented clinical, research, and teaching workforce and fueled by the compassionate, visionary philanthropy and advocacy of alumni and friends.
Kim Grube
Interim Chief Advancement Officer
An Integrated Academic Health System
Penn Medicine consists of the Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Pennsylvania Health System, together forming an $11.1 billion enterprise.
Founded in 1765 as the nation’s first medical school, the Perelman School of Medicine is consistently among the top recipients of funding from the National Institutes of Health. The University of Pennsylvania Health System’s patient care facilities include six acute-care hospitals, hundreds of outpatient locations, and numerous care alliances throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
Highlighted Priorities
- Unlocking the power of artificial intelligence and fueling discoveries in immunology, genetics, and brain health—to transform medicine across the globe.
- Accelerating telehealth, digital platforms, and direct outreach and empowerment efforts, extending Penn Medicine’s clinical reach throughout local and global communities.
- Advancing critical opportunities in curriculum development, mentorship, and research experience to develop the next generation of health care leaders—on Penn’s campus and beyond—who will drive change on an international stage.
“The support of our generous alumni and philanthropic partners allows the talented faculty, staff, trainees, and students of Penn Medicine to transform health care and delivery and shape the future of medicine. By becoming part of the Penn Medicine family, you can give patients in Philadelphia and around the world the gift of compassion, equity, and health.”
- Jonathan A. Epstein, MD
Executive Vice President, University of Pennsylvania for the Health System and Dean, Perelman School of Medicine
