Discover Your Calling at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine
At the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, we believe that medicine is more than a profession—it’s a calling. Our mission is to nurture compassionate, skilled, and service-minded professionals dedicated to making a difference. Our top-tier faculty empower students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to excel in this challenging and rewarding field.
A Tradition of Excellence and Innovation
Founded in 1901, the Katz School of Medicine became Pennsylvania’s first co-educational medical school. It has earned a national reputation for training humanistic clinicians and pioneering biomedical scientists. Our rigorous programs emphasize addressing complex medical cases and developing preventive solutions for historically underserved communities, advancing patient care, research, education, and public service—locally and globally.
A Community of Changemakers
You’re welcomed into a diverse, collaborative community committed to creating positive change when you join the Katz School of Medicine. Our students come from a broad range of backgrounds—recent college graduates, career changers, and individuals from various cultural, socioeconomic, and geographic origins—working together to tackle complex challenges and drive meaningful advancements in healthcare.
A Student-Centered Education
Our curriculum emphasizes a patient-focused approach, blending clinical knowledge with a strong ethic of human service and lifelong learning. By integrating the latest advancements in basic and clinical science, we equip our students to apply contemporary techniques with empathy, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Transforming Healthcare for the Better
Katz Schol of Medicine graduates are prepared to face the most challenging cases with confidence, compassion, and innovation. Equipped with comprehensive care expertise, they are poised to develop transformative solutions to health challenges within their communities and beyond.
Your Journey Begins Here
Choosing the Lewis Katz School of Medicine means joining a legacy of changemakers who lead with empathy, innovate with purpose, and serve with dedication. If you’re ready to answer the call to medicine and contribute to a community focused on advancing care and outcomes for all, Temple is the place for you.
Educational Programs:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Advanced Core in Medical Sciences (ACMS) Postbaccalaureate Program
- Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program
- Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant (PA)
- Master of Arts – Urban Bioethics
- Narrative Medicine Certificate Program
