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Clinical Year at Penn Vet

For students from St. George’s, St. Matthew’s and Ross Universities, Schools of Veterinary Medicine.

 

Applications Guidelines:

1. Applicants should be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent U.S. residents and should rank in the top third of their class at the time of application.
2. Applications for Ross and St. Matthew's are usually submitted by the end of the second week of the 6^th term.  For St. George's, applications are received during the 4^th or 5^th terms. We encourage you to start the process early.
3. Applicants should  submit the following application materials:
   • A letter of application and indicate why the interest in completing the clinical year at Penn Vet and post-graduation career goals.
   • Curriculum Vitae
   • A copy of the application packet to your respective veterinary school to include undergraduate transcripts.
   • Official transcripts from undergraduate colleges/universities if not included with the packet from your veterinary school.
   • Official transcript from your veterinary school to include grades from your latest semester (Ross: through 5^th semester)
   • At least two letters of reference from your respective faculty.                                                              
   
   

    All information should be forwarded to:

    Malcolm J. Keiter

   Associate Dean for Admissions

   University of Pennsylvania

   School of Veterinary Medicine

   3800 Spruce Street,

   Philadelphia, Pa   19104-6044

   215-898-5434

   keiter@vet.upenn.edu

 

 

Interview

We also require an interview and strongly encourage those invited to come to Penn for the interview. These interviews are usually scheduled during the term break:
        Ross & St. Matthew’s: Between 6^th and 7^th terms
        St. George’s: Final summer break between 4^th and 5^th terms

Completed application files are required prior to interviews.  The most qualified applicants for the limited number of positions will be invited for interview.  Dates and times will be arranged through the Admissions office.

          

Questions?

All questions relating to Penn Vet Curriculum (each school is different), starting dates and orientation for accepted students should be directed to:

Ms. Sarah Whealen

Enrollment Coordinator

University of Pennsylvania

School of Veterinary Medicine

Office of Student and Curricular Affairs

215-898-5782

 

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