GA-PCOM Hires Physical Therapy Program Director

Phillip Palmer, PT, PhD

Phillip Palmer, PT, PhD, recently assumed the role of founding director of the physical therapy program at Georgia Campus – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (GA-PCOM). With 40 years of experience in physical therapy, he recently served as a professor in the physical therapy department at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega.

In addition, Dr. Palmer has practiced in hospitals and outpatient centers in Texas, Georgia and the Middle East and has taught at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia, and at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Subjects have included anatomy, neuroscience, medical physiology, pharmacology, diagnostics, research and physical therapy sciences. His research interests include teaching/learning effectiveness and issues related to rehabilitation for cancer survivors.

Dr. Palmer is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia. He is a volunteer with the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. He has also served as a member of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Dr. Palmer earned a bachelor of science degree in physical therapy from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, a Master of Health Education degree in physical therapy from the Medical College of Georgia, a master of arts degree in religious education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas, and a PhD degree in higher education with a minor in educational research from the University of North Texas, Denton, Texas.