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Digest Magazine
Founders' Day Tribute
March 1, 2026
John J. McPhilemy, DO '78, FAOAO, orthopedic surgeon, educator and sports medicine trailblazer, receives the 2026 O.J. Snyder Memorial Medal.
'A Singleness of Purpose': Reflections on the PCOM Surgical Residency
March 1, 2026
Arthur Sesso, DO '81, reflects on PCOM's evolving surgery training, leadership and mentorship that shaped generations of osteopathic surgeons.
Between Trauma Bays and Battlefields
March 1, 2026
John Chovanes, DO '02, RES '06, leads trauma and military medical training, shaping elite surgeons through combat-tested skill and service.
Bridging Skill and Collaboration
March 1, 2026
Physician assistants strengthen surgical teams through technical skill, care coordination and patient advocacy across perioperative settings.
Holding Space for Healing in Times of Change
March 1, 2026
Tracy Ransom, PsyD ’10, helps patients navigate grief, identity and healing after surgery through rehabilitation psychology and team-based care.
From Scrub In To Sign Out: A Day in the Life of a General Surgery Resident
March 1, 2026
Follow Kara Evans, DO '23, through a day in PCOM's General Surgery Residency at Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital.
Shaping Care, Coast to Coast
March 1, 2026
Discover how PCOM alumni surgeons advance patient care nationwide through osteopathic leadership, skill and compassionate service.
Campus and Alumni News Highlights
March 1, 2026
Explore Digest Magazine stories on America250, inspiring DO students, campus milestones, rural health, and trauma-informed care.
Shaping Surgeons: Training the Next Generation
March 1, 2026
Lindsey Perea, DO '13, FACS, leads PCOM's General Surgery Residency, strengthening trauma training, simulation, research and resident mentorship.
Certificate of Honor Recipient Recognized for Exemplary Guidance at PCOM
March 1, 2026
Margaret M. Wilkins, DO, reflects on 14 years at PCOM, mentoring future osteopathic physicians with compassion, perseverance and clinical insight.