Frequently Asked Questions
Can I join the listserv for weekly newsletter?
Yes! Email us at pennpma@gmail.com or sign up through this link.
My organization wants to advertise an opportunity that would be of interest to your pre-medical demographic. Can you add it to your newsletter?
Sure thing! Our newsletters are sent every Monday, so if you want to make our newsletter in time, you should email pennpma@gmail.com by Sunday at 5pm at the latest.
I have a conflict with a GBM and can't go! What should I do?
If you wish to attend but cannot because of a class, midterm, or the like, you must email us with concrete evidence of your conflict. For example, if the GBM conflicts with a class, send us a screenshot of your Penn InTouch schedule to confirm the time conflict. Please alert us at least 24 hours before the GBM.
Will the slides be sent out after the GBM?
Yes, they will be.
Is there anything I can do right now to increase my Physician Shadowing Program selection priority?
Attend any GBMs, events, and other spontaneous opportunities! If the fall semester doesn't work out, the spring semester generally has a lower level of member activity and fewer shadowing applicants than in the fall. Additionally, paying dues ($10 to @PennPMA on Venmo) will help increase your priority. Even if you aren't matched during a particular semester, continuing to attend events after match results are sent out will count for your priority in the next shadowing session.
Yes! Email us at pennpma@gmail.com or sign up through this link.
My organization wants to advertise an opportunity that would be of interest to your pre-medical demographic. Can you add it to your newsletter?
Sure thing! Our newsletters are sent every Monday, so if you want to make our newsletter in time, you should email pennpma@gmail.com by Sunday at 5pm at the latest.
I have a conflict with a GBM and can't go! What should I do?
If you wish to attend but cannot because of a class, midterm, or the like, you must email us with concrete evidence of your conflict. For example, if the GBM conflicts with a class, send us a screenshot of your Penn InTouch schedule to confirm the time conflict. Please alert us at least 24 hours before the GBM.
Will the slides be sent out after the GBM?
Yes, they will be.
Is there anything I can do right now to increase my Physician Shadowing Program selection priority?
Attend any GBMs, events, and other spontaneous opportunities! If the fall semester doesn't work out, the spring semester generally has a lower level of member activity and fewer shadowing applicants than in the fall. Additionally, paying dues ($10 to @PennPMA on Venmo) will help increase your priority. Even if you aren't matched during a particular semester, continuing to attend events after match results are sent out will count for your priority in the next shadowing session.
