Schedule of Events
Scholarship Celebration Reception
Donors and scholarship recipients are invited to come together for a very special evening to celebrate our community’s shared commitment to the students of the Perelman School of Medicine. This year, our students will honor our donors with their sincere gratitude for their generous support of financial aid and the Henry A. Jordan, M’62 Medical Education Center!
Welcome Lunch
After checking in, enjoy a light lunch buffet and the chance to mingle with your fellow alumni before the afternoon’s sessions.
Registration
Check in and pick up your name badge for the weekend’s events. You can also grab some Penn Medicine swag and pose for photos with your guests and classmates!
65th Reunion Luncheon - Medical Class of 1960
Students Making an IMPaCT
The Perelman School of Medicine's IMPaCT curriculum (Integrating Medicine | Patient Care | Transitions) offers a wealth of opportunities for students to customize their medical education, pursue unique professional experiences, and earn additional designations, certificates, or degrees. Students can also engage in extracurricular activities that both align with their passions and advance our institution’s core missions. In this session, you will hear from some of our students on the inspiring ways they have explored their interests, forged innovative paths, and shaped their medical journeys.
Introduction:
Suzi Rose, MD, MSEd, C'77, GED'78
Senior Vice Dean for Medical Education
Moderator:
Jennifer Kogan, M’95, RES’98, FEL’00
Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education
Professor of Medicine
Director, Measey Primary Care Pathway Program
Co-Director, Measey Medical Education Fellowship
Beyond Science Fiction: Pushing the Boundaries of Neuroscience and Patient Care
Notable progress has been made in recent years regarding brain-computer interfaces (BCI)—technology that provides a direct communication link between the brain and an external device, primarily by recording electrical activity generated by neurons. Typically, these medical devices are surgically implanted deep within or onto the surface of the brain. From monitoring epilepsy to developing therapies for traumatic brain injury, applications for this growing field are tremendous. In 2021, marking a significant step forward in neuro-technology, BCI device companies received approval from the FDA to conduct human clinical studies. Join Brian Litt, MD, and a panel of esteemed Penn Medicine faculty in discussing the frontier of innovative neuro-devices and the future of this groundbreaking technology.
Welcome Reception and Alumni Awards Celebration
The Barnes collection is the stunning backdrop for your warm welcome back to Philadelphia. Begin your weekend and reunion celebrations by raising a glass to our 2025 alumni awards recipients.
Please note that attendees will be able to peruse the Barnes Foundation's galleries during cocktail hour only, from 7:00-8:00pm.
Meet and Eat Networking Breakfast
Medical Alumni Weekend is an excellent opportunity for alumni and students to come together and forge new connections. You’re invited to extend the Penn family tree at this Saturday morning breakfast. To help foster meaningful conversations, tables will be designated for specific areas of interest. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to support the next generation of health care leaders and strengthen the bonds that make the Perelman School of Medicine community truly special.
Registration
Check in and pick up your name badge for the weekend’s events. You can also grab some swag and pose for photos with your guests and classmates!
University Update
Join alumni from across the University to hear from University of Pennsylvania leadership about the work of the University and life on Penn’s campus today.
Alumni Parade and Picnic
Proudly walk with your fellow medical alumni across the Penn campus in the Alumni Parade of Classes, and then join us for food, music, and games at Hill College House. It’s an afternoon of fun for the whole family not to be missed!
All adult attendees must present a photo ID upon entering Hill College House per security guidelines.
45th Reunion Dinner - Medical Class of 1980
The 45th Reunion Dinner will begin with a cocktail hour (open bar), followed by a three-course meal. Please note that a class photo will be taken during cocktail hour.
50th Reunion Dinner - Medical Class of 1975
The 50th Reunion Dinner will begin with a cocktail hour (open bar), followed by a three-course meal. Please note that a class photo will be taken during cocktail hour.
55th Reunion Dinner - Medical Class of 1970
The 55th Reunion Dinner will begin with a cocktail hour (open bar), followed by a three-course meal. Please note that a class photo will be taken during cocktail hour.
60th Reunion Dinner - Medical Class of 1965
The 60th Reunion Dinner will begin with a cocktail hour (open bar), followed by a three-course meal. Please note that a class photo will be taken during cocktail hour.
20th Reunion Dinner - Medical Class of 2005
The 20th Reunion Dinner will begin with a cocktail hour (open bar), followed by a three-course meal. Please note that a class photo will be taken during cocktail hour.
25th Reunion Dinner - Medical Class of 2000
The 25th Reunion Dinner will begin with a cocktail hour (open bar), followed by a three-course meal. Please note that a class photo will be taken during cocktail hour.
30th Reunion Dinner - Medical Class of 1995
The 30th Reunion Dinner will begin with a cocktail hour (open bar), followed by a three-course meal. Please note that a class photo will be taken during cocktail hour.
35th Reunion Dinner - Medical Class of 1990
The 35th Reunion Dinner will begin with a cocktail hour (open bar), followed by a three-course meal. Please note that a class photo will be taken during cocktail hour.
40th Reunion Dinner - Medical Class of 1985
The 40th Reunion Dinner will begin with a cocktail hour (open bar), followed by a three-course meal. Please note that a class photo will be taken during cocktail hour.
Recent Graduate Reunion Party - 5th, 10th, and 15th Reunions
Reunion party for the 5th Reunion (MD Class of 2020), 10th Reunion (MD Class of 2015), and 15th Reunion (MD Class of 2010). All Penn Medicine alumni who graduated in the last 15 years are welcome to attend! Enjoy delicious food and an open bar at Victory Brewing Company!
Please note that class photos will be taken during the first hour of the event