Welcome to the Penn Women's Biomedical Society!
GBM on Tuesday, January 31st at 7:00pm in Huntsman G88.
Join PWBS at the next installment of our Science Discussion Series: A Historical Perspective.
Drexel Medical School Visit on Friday, Feb 3 at 11:15am.
PWBS will travel to Drexel Med together and take an informal tour. This is a great opportunity for Pre-Med students to see what a med school campus is like! If you are interested in going please email Kelcy, our Graduate School/Professional School Liaison: kelseyi(at)sas.upenn.edu
Welcome Back! GBM on Tuesday, January 24th at 7:00pm in Huntsman G86.
Join us for our first GBM this semester to sign up for our medical school visit and learn about our future events.
Have a Good End of the Semester and Winter Break!
Please fill out this survey to help PWBS improve in the future.
Kid's Judge on the morning of Monday, December 5 in Houston Hall.
At the event, local 3rd and 4th graders come in and "judge" neuroscience exhibits put on by undergraduate and graduate students. The event gives the kids a chance to learn about neuroscience in a fun, interactive way! Please sign up to volunteer here.
Dessert Sale on Tuesday, November 29th
We plan on baking from 7pm-8pm and then selling from 8pm-9pm. Please sign up here to help out for either shifts or both.
There will be a GBM on Tuesday, November 15th at 7:00pm in Huntsman G88
We will have a Faculty Chat with Dr. Gangadhar from Penn Medical school.
There will be a GBM on Tuesday, November 8th at 7:00pm in Huntsman G88
We will discuss ideas for the kids judge science fair and have sign up for the vet school visit. Space is limited. A representative from Princeton Review will also come in to talk to us about standerized exam preps.
First Fridays at the Chemical Heritage Foundation Museum on Friday, November 4th!
First Fridays is a monthly event that includes extended museum hours, guest speakers and hands-on activities related to the exhibits. We'll be checking out exhibits including Elemental Matters: Artists Imagine Chemistry and Making Modernity, as well as an Apple Cider Tasting hosted by Three Springs Fruit Farm. Admission is FREE and transportation is FREE for all PWBS Members! To sign up please click here. We will meet at the Button outside Van Pelt at 5:30 on Friday Nov. 4th
Pre-Registration Panel on Tuesday, November 1st at 7:00pm in Huntsman G88
Premed advisor Carol Hagan will talk about Pre-Med and Pre-Grad curriculums and answer your questions about classes. A panel of upperclassmen students will also offer advice.
Movie Screening on Tuesday, October 25th at 7:00pm in Huntsman G88
PWBS will be showing the documentary The Medicated Child during the GBM.
First Community Service Event on Saturday, October 22nd
PWBS will participate in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk. If you are interested in getting involved please sign up at the site and join the PWBS2011 team. We will meet at 4:30pm on Saturday at the Button in front of Van Pelt and go to the Art Museum together. To fundraise we will have a hot chocolate sale on Thursday, October 20 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at the Upper Quad Gate. Please come and support PWBS.
There will be a GBM on Tuesday, October 18th at 7:00pm in Huntsman G88
We will have another additon to the Science Discussion Series and talk about some upcoming events.
There will be a study break on Tuesday, October 4th at 7:00pm in Huntsman G88
We will be decorating get well cards for children at CHOP and talk more about the Light the Night Charity walk.
There will be a general body meeting on Tuesday, September 27th at 7:00pm in Huntsman G88
We are having physician shadowing sign-up! We will also be having the first of our Discussion Series on stress relief led by a board member. Come and share your opinion while enjoying snacks.
Ben and Jerry's Benefit Night!
The event is on Tuesday, September 20th from 7:00pm to 8:00pm on 218 S. 40th Street ScoopShop. Please come and support PWBS.
There will be a general body meeting on Tuesday, September 13th at 7:00pm in Huntsman G88
We will be discussing some future club events!
PWBS Info Session on Saturday September 10th at 2:00pm in McClelland Hall
All are welcome. There will be snacks!
Welcome Freshmen!
If you are interested in joining PWBS, you can look for us at the Student Organization Fair on Monday, September 5, 2011, 11am to 2pm held at Locust Walk & College Green or file out the contact form on this site.
PWBS will have a study break on Thursday, April 28 at 7:30 pm, room Huntsman G86.
There will be snacks!
Board elections will be held on Thursday, April 14 at 6:30 pm, room TBA.
Applications for board positions are due on Thursday, April 14 at 12:00 pm
Come to the Advanced Registration Panel at 6:30 pm on Thursday, March 31 in SHDH 1203.
Bring any questions that you have about classes to take!
Come to our internship panel in JMHH G86 at 6:30 pm on Thursday, February 17 and listen to upperclassmen discuss what they did over the summer!
Bring any questions that you have!
Come listen to Professor Karin Rhodes speak about her work on domestic violence on Thursday, February 10 at 6:30 pm in JMHH G86.
Professor Rhodes is Director of Health Policy Research at the Penn Medical School and she works in the division of Emergency Medicine.
We'll be having our raffle on Thursday, February 3 at 6:30 pm in JMHH G86.
Don't forget to bring your tickets and dues - you might win a prize!
Apply for PWBS Study Buddies by clicking HERE, which will redirect you to a form.
It's a great way to meet new people who are interested in science and are interested in finding a study group.
Come to our first GBM of the semester on Thursday, January 27 at 6:30 pm in JMHH F36.
You'll be able to learn more about the exciting events we have planned for the semester.
Come visit our table at the Spring Activities Fair on Sunday, January 16 in Houston Hall from 11 am to 3 pm.
You'll be able to learn more about the club and sign up to join our listserve.
Come to our last GBM of the semester on Thursday, December 9 in SHDH 215 at 7:00 pm.
We'll be making cards for kids at CHOP and discussing research opportunities.
Come help out with the Kid's Judge Neuroscience Fair on Wednesday, December 1 in Houston Hall of Flags anytime from 8 am - 1 pm.
We'll be teaching elementary school kids about taste through an interactive presentation.
Come to our next meeting on Thursday, November 11 in SHDH 215 at 6:30 pm to hear Dr. Amy Pruitt speak about medicine.
Dr. Pruitt is an Associate Professor of Neurology who will be able to answer any questions you have related to medical school, neurology, and physician life.
Come to our next meeting on Thursday, October 28 in SHDH 215 at 7 pm for the MD/PhD panel.
We will have one MD/PhD student and 2 MD students on the panel.
Come to our next meeting on Thursday, October 14 in SHDH 215 at 7 pm for our raffle!
Various prizes will be awarded! Also, check out the new calendar on the Events page!
Join PWBS!
Incoming freshman women and prospective members! Find Penn Women's Biomedical Society as the Fall Activities Fair, Monday September 6th from 10:00am-12:30pm.
Upcoming PWBS Event
Check the website for Fall 2010's list of events!



