Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month (LGBT Pride Month) is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots and works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) Americans. The College is proud to celebrate Pride Month, recognizing our exceptional LGBTQIA+ community members and all they contribute to the PCOM family. Learn more about PCOM's LGBTQIA Councils and other resources, including our Safe Space programming and Transgender Medicine and Health Discussion Series on our website: https://bit.ly/2TH63z5 PCOM community members are encouraged to visit their emails for more educational opportunities.

On May 24, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) celebrated the 130th Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Commencement Ceremony at the Mann Center for Performing Arts. The Class of 2021 included 270 graduates that will begin their residencies and internships this summer at hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country. These doctors will pursue careers in a number of specialties including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, anesthesiology and more: https://bit.ly/3hSFgKj

Join PCOM’s School of Professional and Applied Psychology for the 2021 Diversity Conference from June 7-11, for live webinars addressing key issues of diversity, inclusion, cultural competency and related matters. The annual conference is free and open to PCOM students and faculty, professionals and the general public with registration. CEU credit for psychologists, social workers, school psychologists (NASP), and NBCC counselors is offered through the conference. To register, visit https://conted.pcom.edu/public-catalog/ and select the course tag "diversity" for the entire series or individual webinars.

On Monday, May 24, 2021, the DO Class of 2021 received their diplomas at PCOM’s 130th Commencement ceremony at the The Mann Center for the Performing Arts. We couldn’t be more #PCOMproud of our graduates! Take a look back at the special moments and memories shared by our newest alums, their loved ones and our community: https://bit.ly/3ySZlpM #PCOMGrad

Today, June 1, PCOM President and CEO Jay S. Feldstein, DO '81, is pleased to welcome students back to campus. We are excited to be able to see our community members on campus once again!

#WhyIWearAMask: "I wear my mask in order to help slow the spread of the virus as well as to protect my family and friends who are higher risk for developing severe complications." -Douglas Koch, EdD, academic development coordinator, bio-medical sciences

On October 10-11, the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) hosted their first-ever 5K run to benefit the PCOM Hearts Student-Run Clinics, located throughout the Philadelphia area. To ensure participant safety, the event was hosted virtually. Forty-three runners, made up of PCOM students and community members, raised a total of $620. This total was matched by SOMA, making the donation amount $1,240. While we originally planned to do this run in-person, the coronavirus pandemic pushed us to do it virtually. We wanted to use this run as an opportunity to raise funds for the student-run clinics that are in need right now." - Brenda Tester (DO ’23), treasurer and secretary of SOMA. Read more about the event here: https://bit.ly/2FQNWQI

In light of National Health Education Week, celebrated October 19 - 23, we enlisted the help of a few notable faculty members across PCOM campuses to share why ...they are passionate about educating future healthcare professionals. I was an educator before becoming a physical therapist. While my clinical work has opened many doors for me, being a physical therapist has ultimately brought my teaching into clearer focus, says Philip A. Fabrizio, PT, DPT, EdD, associate professor of physical therapy at PCOM Georgia. My teaching role has become more like a facilitator and personal role model exploring a variety of teaching and learning strategies with students as I guide them into our profession. And as a facilitator, I think I can take an equal amount of pride in the success of each student, because ultimately they teach me as much as I teach them. #NHEW2020 #ChoosePT

"While not a common cause of toxicity in young children in the U.S., when it does occur, PCP intoxication puts young children at risk for serious injury. Current literature gives only a vague understanding of how children under the age of 5 become intoxicated with PCP and what clinicians should look for when evaluating a pediatric patient to indicate PCP toxicity." Hilary Gray (DO '22) is our October Student Research Spotlight! Ms. Gray shares her experience researching data in hopes of aiding physicians in their efforts to recognize and provide care for pediatric patients who’ve been exposed to phenylcyclohexyl piperidine (PCP). Read about her research efforts here: https://bit.ly/3kbanPo

Check out our September Kudos! Our monthly Kudos article features accomplishments and accolades of students, faculty, and staff from our three campuses! Read the full edition here: https://bit.ly/2IH0L0U

In light of National Health Education Week (NHEW), celebrated October 19 - 23, we enlisted the help of a few notable faculty members across PCOM campuses to share why they are passionate about educating future healthcare professionals. Educating and mentoring PCOM students is one of my greatest joys, says Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Jason Kaplan, DO, FACC, clinical assistant professor of internal medicine, division of cardiology. PCOM students have stro...ng educational backgrounds and are eager to learn; it is my job to help mold them into excellent, well-rounded clinicians and scientists. For me, it makes it all worthwhile when everything I have taught them comes togetherwhen they are able to answer the tough questions, when they read the complicated articles on their own to further understand complex topics, and when they truly enjoy what they are doing. It is during these moments that I measure my success as an educator, because once they have made it to this point, being a great doctor is usually just a matter of time. #NHEW2020 See more

PCOM Perspectives is now LIVE! This episode features Stacie Fairley, PhD, assistant professor of microbiology and immunology at PCOM South Georgia. Dr. Fairley speaks with Jay Feldstein, DO '81, president and CEO, about the effects of COVID-19 on Rural America. Tune in here: https://bit.ly/34XLaS2

"My daughter is on the active list for Kidney Transplant. I wear my mask to protect her, possible donors, and myself" Amanda Mills, administrative assistant.

Seen us around town? We can't take our eyes off this stunning shot of one of our new billboards!

On September 26, the College held its third-annual Wellness Fest, with thanks to title sponsor Independence Blue Cross. Held virtually this year, more than 700 people registered for a day full of free online fitness classes, cooking demonstrations, and Ask the Doctors Q&A sessions. The best part? Wellness Fest 2020 helped successfully raise funds for the PCOM Healthcare Centers, and event sessions are still accessible to the public! Learn more and access the recordings at https://bit.ly/3nLburk.

On Thursday, September 23, the Office of Diversity and Community Relations sponsored a two-part event focused on equity in access to healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event featured the debut of "Open Season: Racism and Health Disparities, The Two Deadliest Diseases in America," directed by Crystal R. Emery, followed by a roundtable discussion with five former US Surgeons General. The event was hosted by the TCU and UNT Health Science Center - School of Medicine. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3jTIdIr

Physician assistants (PAs) are essential: https://bit.ly/3nH9Cjk (via: American Academy of PAs ) Today is the last day of PA Week! We recognize the significant contributions physician assistants have made to the medical profession, and we are proud of our students, faculty, and alumni for their dedication to the field. #PAweek

"I wear a mask because I want to ensure the safety of all those around me on campus and in my community, specifically those who may be at high risk for worse COVID outcomes and complications. Wearing a mask is a small courtesy with a large impact that makes Philadelphia safer and healthier." -Darya Enlow (DO '24)