One of the advantages of attending Jefferson Medical College is the chance to live in Philadelphia, a city of charm, diversity, and culture. The medical college is located within walking distance of theatres, museums, ethnic neighborhoods, shopping areas, nightlife, and fine restaurants.

Philadelphia is home to the world famous Philadelphia Orchestra at the Academy of Music and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Exciting sports events are provided by professional teams, such as the Philadelphia Flyers, the Phillies Baseball Team, the Eagles Football Team, and the '76ers Basketball Team. Philadelphia hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year, including the Mummer's Parade on New Year's Day and a special celebration each July Fourth at Independence Hall. In addition, Philadelphia has numerous concert venues that attract a variety of performers from all over the globe.

Jefferson is proud to be located near the most historic square mile in America: Independence National Historic Park. A few blocks from Jefferson are the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Carpenter's Hall, and the Betsy Ross House.

An efficient network of roadways and public transportation systems makes travel to and from Jefferson and its affiliates easy and convenient. For leisure activities, the New Jersey Shore and the Pocono Mountains are less than a two-hour drive away. New York City, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore are also within two hours by car or train.

Jefferson is fortunate to be part of the vibrant scientific and intellectual environment that Philadelphia offers. The area has the second largest concentration of colleges and universities in the country, including five medical schools and many research institutions. As a member of the nation's first urban research park, Jefferson in involved with the other 27 member institutions in cooperative biomedical research that links scientific findings from the laboratory to government and industry.

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