Program Overview

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Introduction to the Lewis Katz School of Medicine

The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University offers a wide range of programs and research opportunities for students and faculty. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education and promoting excellence in research and patient care.

Education Programs

The school offers various education programs, including:

• Advanced Core in Medical Sciences (ACMS) Postbaccalaureate Program
• Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program
• Clinical Simulation Center
• Continuing Medical Education
• Financial Aid
• Graduate Medical Education
• Health Justice and Bioethics Program
• MD Program
• Narrative Medicine Program
• Physician Assistant Program

Advanced Core in Medical Sciences (ACMS) Postbaccalaureate Program

The ACMS Postbaccalaureate Program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in medical sciences. The program includes:

• Admissions
• Research and Facilities
• Areas of Concentration
• Cluster Directors
• T-32 Training Grant Programs
• FAQs

Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program

The Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program offers students the opportunity to pursue a graduate degree in biomedical sciences. The program includes:

• Admissions
• Research and Facilities
• Areas of Concentration
• Cluster Directors
• T-32 Training Grant Programs
• FAQs

Clinical Simulation Center

The Clinical Simulation Center provides students with a state-of-the-art facility to practice and develop their clinical skills. The center includes:

• FLS/FES Testing Center
• Faculty and Staff
• History
• Preliminary Program Request Form
• Programs
• Publications
• Resources

Continuing Medical Education

The Continuing Medical Education program offers healthcare professionals the opportunity to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in medicine. The program includes:

• Contact Us
• Live Programs
• Mission
• Online Activities
• Sign In
• Family Medicine
• Grand Rounds - RSS

Health Justice and Bioethics Program

The Health Justice and Bioethics Program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in health justice and bioethics. The program includes:

• Admissions
• Advising
• Careers & Opportunities
• Center for Health Justice and Bioethics
• Contact Us
• Curriculum
• Dual Degree Programs
• Learning Objectives
• Scholarships & Financial Aid

MD Program

The MD Program is a four-year program that provides students with a comprehensive education in medicine. The program includes:

• Academics
• How to Apply
• Program Outcomes
• Why Katz?
• Our Campuses
• Scholarships & Financial Aid
• Visiting Students

Narrative Medicine Program

The Narrative Medicine Program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in narrative medicine. The program includes:

• Narrative Medicine Certificate
• Stories
• Program Format and Curriculum
• Testimonials
• Publications

Physician Assistant Program

The Physician Assistant Program is a two-year program that provides students with a comprehensive education in physician assistant studies. The program includes:

• Accreditation
• Admissions
• Competencies
• Estimated Costs of the Program
• Faculty and Staff
• PANCE & Attrition
• Technical Standards

Research Programs

The school offers various research programs, including:

• Clinical Research
• Core Facilities and Services
• Regulatory
• Research Administration
• Resources for Researchers

Clinical Research

The Clinical Research program provides students and faculty with the opportunity to participate in clinical research studies. The program includes:

• CRA Team Responsibilities
• Clinical Research Team
• Research Implementation

Core Facilities and Services

The Core Facilities and Services program provides students and faculty with access to state-of-the-art research facilities and services. The program includes:

• Biostatistics Consulting Center
• Flow Cytometry Core
• Fox Chase Cancer Center
• Micro CT Core User Guidelines
• School of Pharmacy

The Fels Cancer Institute Research Program for Undergrads (Fels-BR-U Program)

The Fels-BR-U Program is a paid, year-round research-intensive program that provides opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in biomedical research. The program includes:

• Application Information
• Faculty
• Leadership & Organization
• Program Activities
• Trainees

Program Description

The Fels-BR-U Program is designed to provide undergraduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds with the opportunity to participate in biomedical research. The program includes research training under the supervision of pre-selected faculty mentors and programming related to personal and career development. The goal of the program is to develop the research and professional skills necessary to be competitive for research fellowship/programs, graduate school, and the research workforce.