1025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Jefferson Medical College is part of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offering a top-notch medical education to students interested in medicine. In addition to the traditional medical program, the Pennsylvania medical school offers joint M.D. and Ph.D. programs to students. The joint program is offered in conjunction with the Jefferson College of Graduate Studies.

Around 900 students are enrolled at Jefferson Medical College. The curriculum at the Pennsylvania medical school is designed to teach medical students the fundamental knowledge they need for their future careers, help them build basic skills, and ensure they have a solid understanding of the healthcare industry. The goal of Jefferson Medical College is to enable its students to practice with competence and to successfully use healthcare resources.

Jefferson Medical College is a four-year medical college that sits on 13 acres in Philadelphia. Students at the Pennsylvania medical school can make use of small group classrooms, a 275-seat auditorium, laboratories, small study spaces and lounges.

Quick Facts

Jefferson Medical College has more living graduates than any medical school in the United States. Since its inception, Jefferson has awarded over 27,000 degrees.

George McClellan founded Jefferson Medical College in 1824. It was Philadelphia's second medical college and the ninth medical college in the United States.

Jefferson Medical College offers need-based scholarships and loans to its students. Federal work study programs are also available.

Jefferson Medical College focuses on achieving clinical excellence in its medical programs. Students and faculty members are encouraged to pursue lifelong learning.

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