The Drexel University College of Medicine

Drexel University College of Medicine (DUCOM) is the consolidation of two venerable medical schools with rich and intertwined histories: Hahnemann Medical College and Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania. Established in 1848 and 1850, respectively, they were two of the earliest medical colleges in the United States, and Woman’s was the very first medical school for women in the nation.

Today, with over 1,100 medical students, Drexel University College of Medicine has one of the largest medical student enrollment of any private medical school in the country. More than 175 students are pursuing doctoral or master's degrees in biomedical graduate studies, and almost 600 students are enrolled in professional studies in the health sciences. There are some 570 residents, 650 clinical and basic science faculty, and more than 2,000 affiliate and other non-compensated faculty.

The College of Medicine's main campus, Queen Lane, is in a suburban-like setting in the East Falls section of Philadelphia. Additional facilities are located at the Center City campus, next to Hahnemann University Hospital. Our Pediatrics Department is at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, and the Psychiatry Department is based at Friends Hospital. Students can receive clinical education at more than 20 affiliated hospitals and ambulatory sites chosen for their commitment to teaching as well as medical excellence. The College of Medicine is renowned for its innovative educational programs, enhanced by the use of technology that permeates all components of the curriculum.

DUCOM's clinical practice, Drexel Medicine, is a patient-focused practice emphasizing quality, innovation and community service, and enhanced by physician involvement in the research and educational programs.

Collaborative projects leveraging Drexel University’s technological expertise continue to push the frontiers of nanomedicine and neuroengineering. The College of Medicine is a major regional center for spinal cord research, and founded one of the leading centers for malaria study in the nation. The College is also the first medical center worldwide to perform Single Port Access (SPA ™) Surgery, a laparoscopic procedure that allows for hidden scars. Additionally, the College is also home to a memory disorders center dedicated to ground-breaking research in Alzheimer's and related dementias.