Welcome to PCOM!

As you browse through our Web site, you will discover that Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is dedicated to educating primary care physicians. We teach the osteopathic approach to medicine, treating a patient's body, lifestyle and behavior as a whole.  The College also offers advanced degree programs in psychology, physician assistant studies and biomedical sciences.  We strive to discover new ways to better serve our communities, patients, students, alumni and supporters.

 

The Medical College
Philadelphia is renowned for medical education. Among its five well-known medical colleges, only one is osteopathic. We are proud of our osteopathic heritage. More than 48,000 osteopathic physicians practicing today are an integral part of America's health care delivery system. The primary mission of the medical college is to train students who will become skilled, caring and successful physicians guided by the strengths of osteopathic principles refined during a century of medical practice, teaching and research. More

 

PCOM History
Our past 106 years: A summary of PCOM's rich history. More

 

Osteopathic Medicine
Osteopathic medicine is a comprehensive approach to health care. Its essence lies in examining and treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. More

 

Contact PCOM
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
4180 City Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131
215-871-6100

 

Is a national leader in primary care education?

 

Offers graduate programs in psychology, physician assistant studies and biomedical sciences?

 

Has a newly renovated, modern campus with the latest teaching technologies?

 

Is over 106 years old?