Famous as the birthplace of American independence and home of the Liberty Bell, Philadelphia offers a unique variety of historical and modern attractions, culture, entertainment and activities all year round. Fairmount Park, the largest urban park in the world, maintains walking, running, and cycling trails, and residents and fellows can take advantage of Penn's state-of-the-art health and fitness facilities.
Philadelphia boasts a large metropolitan area but is small enough to feel like home. An extensive public transportation system focused on Center City also makes it possible for alternative living outside the city and in nearby suburbs. Trainees who live in downtown Philadelphia walk, bike, or take public transit to work. Many trainees live in West Philadelphia, and some even choose to live outside the city in the Philadelphia suburbs. Those who live further away can take a regional rail line that stops at the Penn Medicine station, right in front of the main campus. Driving to work is also an option, and residents can park at garages available at every rotation site. The Airport Line train at Penn Medicine station goes directly to the Philadelphia International Airport, making traveling to conferences or going on vacation convenient.
Residents complete at least one-third of their rotations at Pennsylvania Hospital, and approximately two-thirds of their rotations at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Each site offers a unique learning experience with different patient populations, along with the convenience of being only about 1.5 miles apart.
Many trainees choose to live in the city, which allows easy access to all hospitals from downtown. Trainees who live downtown walk, bike, or take public transit to work. We also have residents who live in West Philadelphia and many residents who choose to live outside the city in the Philadelphia suburbs. Those that live farther away can take a regional rail line which stops at the Penn Medicine station, right in front of the main campus, or drive to work and park at one of the many local campus lots.
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