PSOM Graduation

Commencement 2025

The commencement ceremony and presentation of diplomas for the Perelman School of Medicine will be held:

Sunday, May 18, 2025
9 a.m.
Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall
300 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

The ceremony will be professionally videotaped and livestreamed on the PSOM Facebook page.

Click here for the 2024 Perelman School of Medicine Commencement Ceremony program.

Commencement Speaker

Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD

We are delighted to announce this year’s Commencement speaker: Monica M. Bertagnolli, M.D., who served as the 17th director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the nation’s biomedical research agency and largest public funder of biomedical and behavioral research in the world.  In this role, Dr. Bertagnolli was the first surgeon and the second woman to lead the NIH.  She is recognized for her impactful career in pioneering scientific discovery, described by former President Biden as one who pushed “the boundaries of what is possible to improve cancer prevention and treatment for patients and ensuring that patients in every community have access to quality care.”

At a time of rapid changes to health and healthcare delivery, we are fortunate to welcome such a tireless advocate, scientist, and educator to address our graduating class.  We look forward to an inspiring celebration with you and your families.

For More Information

Please contact the Office of Student Affairs with questions. 

University of Pennsylvania Commencement will be held: 

Monday, May 19, 2025, in Franklin Field at 10:15 a.m., and will be preceded by student and academic processions through campus.

Please note: University Commencement disability accommodation seating tickets need to be requested separately. Please direct questions to alubin@upenn.edu. 

Future PSOM Commencement Dates

Sunday, May 17, 2026

The 2027 PSOM commencement ceremony will be held the Sunday before the main University ceremony, exact date TBA.