Affiliations and Accreditations
Pennsylvania Hospital is a member of the University of Pennsylvania
Health System and an affiliate of Jefferson Medical College
as well as other academic medical institutions. The hospital
is approved for postgraduate training by the American Council
for Continuing Medical Education in the following programs:
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 •Dermatology
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•Neurosurgery
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•Plastic Surgery
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•General Surgery
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•Obstetrics and Gynecology
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•Psychiatry
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•Internal Medicine
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•Orthopaedic Surgery
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•Radiology
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•Neonatal-Perinatal
Medicine
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•Otorhinolaryngology: Head
and Neck Surgery
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•Surgery
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•Neurology
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•Pathology
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•Urology
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In addition, the hospital has many approved health professional
training programs affiliated with 28 institutions of higher
learning. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission
on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and is licensed
by the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
Supporting an Academic Mission
The Academic Affairs department enhances and supports the
academic mission of the hospital. The staff oversees undergraduate
and graduate medical education, continuing medical education
and the Thomas Bond Society - the hospital's medical alumni
society. Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education
Pennsylvania Hospital trains health professionals to be the
best in their fields. Well regarded for its broad range of
clerkship, residency and fellowship programs, Pennsylvania
Hospital is the first choice for many medical students because
of its exceptional faculty and diverse training environment.
A number of social events are held throughout the year to offer
a respite from the busy training schedule. These include an
annual dinner dance at the end of each academic year, a summer
barbecue and a holiday party.
Thomas Bond Society
As the medical alumni organization of Pennsylvania Hospital,
the Thomas Bond Society promotes educational and social relationships
among past and present residents, attending physicians and
alumni physicians. The society is dedicated to reinforcing
the unique blend of humanistic and scientific qualities that
have been associated with Pennsylvania Hospital for the past
two centuries. The society keeps its members well-informed
of current and future developments at the hospital through
a newsletter and an annual educational symposium.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks
talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the
basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, color, national
or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era
Veteran or disabled veteran in the administration of educational
policies, programs or activities; admission policies; scholarship
and loan awards; athletic, or other administered programs or
employment.
Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed
to the Executive Director, Office of Affirmative Action, 1133
Blockley Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6021 or 215-898-6993
(voice) or
215-898-7803 (TDD).
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