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Creating Our Third Century

Two Centuries of Evolution Celebrating Our Impact

For 200 years, Jefferson faculty, staff, students and alumni have been in perpetual motion — forever transforming the worlds we touch — by seeing things others can’t, reimagining things others won’t and doing things others don’t. Explore the stories of our healers, builders, creators and researchers, and discover how we’re impacting the world around us.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY 191,000 Hours

Goal: 200,000 Volunteer Hours

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Illustration of Jefferson Hospital circa 1877.

Our History: A Timeline 1824

Jefferson Medical College overcame many challenges to become only the fifth medical school in the U.S.

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Upcoming Bicentennial Event:

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11.28.24
Philadelphia, PA

Jefferson Celebrates Employees with Official Bicentennial Photo

To mark the 200th day of its 200th year, Jefferson held a photo shoot to commemorate those who have chosen Jefferson for their education, employment and/or to care for them and their families.

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Podcast: 10 Famous Firsts from Jefferson's History

As the University celebrates its bicentennial this year, we reflect on aspects of its past that set it apart from the crowd.

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