Campus and Community Partnership Programs 
Philadelphia Campus

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.

About the award

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.”

Criteria

1. Commitment to advancing the health of diverse communities, including but not limited to: establishment of an annual event or program, community outreach or engagement, providing a distinctive service to the PCOM community, research to advance the health of diverse communities in their respective field.
2. Sustainability of above mentioned initiative.
3. Ability to engage others in initiatives.
4. Be in good academic standing.

Learn about the 2025 award winners.

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.

Criteria

Award recipients are those who have gone above and beyond to:

• Champion Education and Communication for Connection: Promote initiatives and ideas that encourage open dialogue and strengthen workplace relationships, helping build a campus community where employees feel valued and connected.
• Collaboration and Connection: Facilitate meaningful partnerships and teamwork across departments, groups, or community outreach.
• Sustained Impact: Implement lasting efforts that enhance collaboration, communication, and community engagement, positively affecting the PCOM and/or local communities over time.

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.

PCOM is working to help raise interest in science, technology, engineering and math—plus medicine (STEM+M) at the high school and undergraduate level through its Opportunities Academy. During the one week summer program, students will build their resume and college applications by engaging in labs, networking opportunities and developing their own research presentation alongside PCOM faculty and medical students. Learn more.