The Office of Campus and Community Partnerships at PCOM's Suwanee, Georgia location coordinates various community outreach programs and initiatives throughout the year.
PCOM Georgia is proud to partner with the following community organizations and schools in the greater Atlanta area. These organizations also provide volunteer opportunities for PCOM Georgia students and staff. Contact the Office of Campus and Community Partnerships for more information.
The PCOM Georgia Opportunities Academy is a summer enrichment program for local high school students interested in healthcare careers. The program is designed to guide high school students to careers in medicine and science. PCOM Georgia students, faculty and staff lead participants through full days of hands-on learning. Campers explore various medical subjects from cardiology to infectious diseases to neuroscience through interactive labs and guest lectures. Students also gain exposure to different careers in health care as well as learn how to apply to college and professional programs.
PCOM Georgia's Office of Campus and Community Partnerships proudly partners with local high schools in the Gwinnett County area:
STEM Saturday is a pathway program designed to equip high school students around the Metro-Atlanta area with the skills needed to complete research projects and gain knowledge surrounding Medicine. Participants will gain hands-on experience and guidance from experienced researchers and PCOM Georgia student mentors.
The Medical Explorer program is geared toward high school juniors and seniors interested in health care through the Boys Scouts of America. One evening a month during the academic school year, the students meet and learn about a variety of healthcare careers and participate in hands-on activities.
The PCOM Georgia Community Engagement Internship Program provides undergraduate students the opportunity to earn internship hours by assisting with pathway programming and community outreach initiatives at the Suwanee, Georgia, campus of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
PCOM's Community Wellness Initiative (CWI) was founded to create educational and health services programming that support health and wellness in communities surrounding the College's locations.
CWI programs and events provide opportunities for PCOM students and staff to engage in patient care, community health education and research.
The Community-Based Research Faculty Fellowship was created by the Office of Campus and Community Partnerships in collaboration with the Division of Research and the PCOM Library.
Funding is awarded annually to faculty members who engage community-based organizations and PCOM students in collaborative research studies. Preference is given to proposals that focus on inter-professional initiatives and allow multiple students to volunteer with research duties.
The Employee Campus and Community Partnership Award is given to one faculty member and one staff member on each campus who go above and beyond to foster strong connections and collaborations within and beyond their campus community.
Awards are given at the annual Employee Recognition event.
Award recipients are those who have gone above and beyond to:
The President's Campus and Community Engagement Award is given to a graduating student in each academic program at PCOM, PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia, who has made a unique contribution to the College's mission of “educating health professionals to care for the whole person and advance the health of diverse communities.”
Learn about the 2025 award winners.
The Office of Campus and Community Partnerships (CCP) is committed to promoting student development, community health, and workplace excellence. In alignment with PCOM’s 2028 strategic plan—preparing students to excel in tomorrow’s healthcare workforce and lead in their chosen professions—CCP supports initiatives that enhance education, build community ties, and foster an engaging, supportive environment for students and employees.
As part of this mission, CCP provides funding support for students to attend one national conference during their time at PCOM. This funding opportunity is designed to assist and encourage students in furthering their academic and professional growth while advancing the mission of the College. Conferences can also serve as meaningful professional development experiences, helping students become leaders in healthcare who build strong, empathetic relationships with patients and communities.
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