Penn Preview 2010 Schedule

Thursday, April 22

Community Outreach

10:00-1:00 pm
1:00 – 4:00 pm / Registration and Refreshments
Dunlop Lobby – Stemmler Hall
Sign in at the registration table to begin experiencing all of the excitement that Penn Preview has to offer you.
Registration Continues
BRB Lobby
10:00 – 11:00 am / Coffee and Camaraderie with the Office of Diversity
The Lookout – Across from Dunlop Lobby
Meet our minority community
11:30 am / Introduction to Community Outreach
Dunlop Auditorium – 1st Floor Stemmler Hall
Learn about Penn's commitment to the community by meeting faculty and touring major service opportunities that you can join as a Penn Med student.
12:30 pm / Buses depart for Community Service
Outside of BRB Lobby
12:30 – 3:30 pm / Community Service
Covenant House
Puentes de Salud
Sayre/Beacon
Meet Faculty Mentors and Tour the community service facilities
Check out the above options. Space is limited.
1:30 pm / Case Study
BRB Auditorium
For students who arrive late or who do not attend the Community Service options, you will have the opportunity to sit in on a case study given by Dr. Emma Meagher, Associate Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology and Director of Translational Research Training Programs
3:00 pm / CHOP Tours
Depart from BRB Lobby
Pre-register for a tour of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for Thursday, April 22 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Space is limited.
3:00 – 5:00 pm / Pipeline Closure
Austrian Auditorium – CRB Lobby
A multi-tiered initiative in which Penn Med students teach fundamentals of medicine and neuroscience to inner-city 10th graders. Join us as this year’s participants give oral presentations culminating their semester-long efforts.
4:00 pm / Campus Tours
Depart from BRB Lobby
With its wide open spaces and unique architecture, our medical school sits on the main campus of the University of Pennsylvania in the heart of West Philadelphia. All 12 graduate schools are located within walking distance of one another providing Penn Med with a unique environment.
5:00-7:00 pm / Taste of Philly (All Invited)
BRB Lobby
Yo…Philly cheese steaks, Tastycakes, hoagie, stromboli, water ice and more. Taste what Philadelphia is famous for! Meet Benjamin Franklin and the Philadelphia Mascots. Enjoy the camaraderie of your future classmates, current students and faculty in a fun and festive party atmosphere at the School of Medicine. This is a great opportunity to meet your host.
Evening Activities - All Optional
7:30 pm
9:00 pm / African Rhythm & Salsa Dancing Class at Penn Med
1st Floor Lobby – Stemmler Hall
Dance the calories off from the Taste of Philly! Celebrate ethnic music and dance with dance instructions from our own students.
Destination Gatherings - TBA
Explore Philly nightlife with current students for a night of socializing and fun. Please note that any costs that you incur during the evening will be your responsibility.

Friday, April 23

Learning the Penn Way

8:00 – 10:00 am / Registration
BRB Lobby
8:00 – 8:30 am / Continental Breakfast
BRB Lobby
8:30 – 8:45 am / Welcome and Meet the Deans
BRB Lobby
Introduction from Dr. Gail Morrison, Vice Dean for Education and Dr. Steve Galetta, Associate Dean for Admissions
8:45 – 1:00 pm / Learning the Penn Way
A sampling of Penn Med’s teaching modules. Experience a case study, participate in a simulation demonstration and experience a live surgery in a state-of-the-art educational facility.
1:00 – 2:00 pm
1:00 – 2:00 pm / Lunch with Doctoring Groups
BRB Lobby
Individual group lunches at the School of Medicine with student representatives from the Learning Teams. Find out how the Learning Teams (Doctoring Groups) work. Lunch will be provided.
MD-PhD Luncheon
252 BRB
Meet combined degree faculty and current students and learn about the combined degree experience. Lunch will be provided.
2:00 – 3:00 pm / Global Health Presentation
BRB Auditorium
Student panel will share information about global health programs and their world wide experiences.
3:00 – 4:00 pm / MD Degree and Beyond
BRB Auditorium
Students will hear first hand from our students the benefits of an additional degree and how this choice has enhanced their MD education and career goals.
3:30 – 5:00 pm / Student Activities Fair
1st Floor Stemmler Labs
Meet the student representatives from the various student organizations. Hear first hand from the students about all the organizations that you can get involved in while a student at Penn Med.
4:00 – 5:30 pm
4:00 – 5:00 pm
4:00 – 5:00 pm / Optional Activities or Free Time
Free Time
You’re free! You can meet with a financial aid officer, meet up with your student host, visit CHOP, explore the campus, get ready for the evening’s events or just sit and relax. It’s your time to do as you please.
Tour CHOP
Depart from BRB Lobby
Pre-register for a tour of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for Friday, April 23 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Space is limited.
Campus Tours
Depart from BRB Lobby
With its wide open spaces and unique architecture, our medical school sits on the main campus of the University of Pennsylvania in the heart of West Philadelphia. All 12 graduate schools are located within walking distance of one another providing Penn Med with a unique environment.
4:30 pm / Board Buses for the Penn Med Minority Community Celebration at
The College of Physicians
BRB Lobby
Bus transportation will be provided to the College of Physicians at 19 S. 22nd Street
5:00 – 7:00 pm / Penn Med Minority Community Celebration (Invitation Only)
College of Physicians
19 S. 22nd Street
www.collphyphil.org
Reception at the historic College of Physicians and tour the Mutter Museum. Meet and socialize with minority students, faculty, housestaff and alumni.
6:00 pm / Board Buses for the College of Physicians and the Mutter Museum
BRB Lobby
Bus transportation will be provided to the College of Physicians at 19 S. 22nd Street
6:30 -8:30 pm / Reception (Invitation Only)
College of Physicians
19 S. 22nd Street
www.collphyphil.org
Reception at the historic College of Physicians and tour the Mutter Museum. Meet and socialize with current students and faculty.
8:30 pm / One bus will return to Penn Med after the reception at the College of Physicians and tour of the Mutter Museum
8:30 pm / Philly After Dark Dinners
Depart from the College of Physicians
Join current students for a fun evening at various local Philadelphia restaurants. Please note that any costs that you incur during the evening will be your responsibility.
(View a list of restaurants and their websites)
10:00 pm / Destination Gathering
Join current students at Plough and Stars, 2nd and Chestnut Streets: www.ploughstars.com

Saturday, April 24

Penn’s Student Community

10:00 am / Continental Breakfast
CRB Lobby
10:30 – 11:30 am / Student Life & Housing Panel
Austrian Auditorium - CRB
Student panel and multi-media presentation on student life and housing options at Penn Med.
11:30 – 2:00 pm / Housing Tours
Austrian Auditorium – CRB
Bus transportation provided to see first hand the student housing options in West Philly and Center City.
2:00 pm / Buses return to Penn Med
CRB Lobby

Notes:

Dress for Penn Preview is casual. Dress code for Philly nightlife at the venues for Philly After Dark, the College of Physicians and the Destination Gatherings are open to your discretion.

Please make the necessary arrangements with your student host for your overnight accommodations during your stay and the handling of your luggage.

For those arriving after 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, please make the necessary arrangements to meet up with your student host.

Penn Preview is packed with many activities and fun. All events are optional – Choose and attend all activities that are important to you.