Dr. Aaron Levy

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Aaron Levy is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Pennsylvania and the inaugural Director of Health Humanities Initiatives at Penn Medicine. He is also a Senior Fellow at the School of Social Policy & Practice and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. Dr. Levy is renowned for his leadership in arts and humanities related to health and healing, directing initiatives such as the Penn Medicine Listening Lab, which focuses on collecting and sharing narratives of patients and caregivers. His scholarly contributions include influential works like "Listening Form Care" (2020) and "Poetics Politics Health" (2021). He has developed and taught numerous courses across multiple schools within the university, advancing themes of art, care, and education in partnership with institutions like the Barnes Foundation. Additionally, Dr. Levy has curated exhibitions and programs addressing significant sociopolitical issues with a dedication to community engagement and collaboration. His experience spans various projects and contributions to the international arts and social sectors, including serving as a U.S. Cultural Envoy to Pakistan in 2010.

Research Interests

Courses

Spiegel-Wilks Seminar: Art Care Listening Troubled Literature Care Rx/Museum: Barnes Curatorial Seminar 30 Americans

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

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