Office of the President
Jay S. Feldstein, DO '81

An alumnus of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Jay S. Feldstein, DO '81, has served as the institution's eighth president and chief executive officer since July 1, 2014.

Under Dr. Feldstein's leadership, PCOM 2025: A Path to Greater Excellence strengthened the College's academic, clinical and research enterprises; positioned students for success in a competitive healthcare landscape; empowered faculty and staff through innovation; and reinforced the institutional foundation for sustained growth. As PCOM looks ahead, the College remains focused on advancing academic excellence, innovation and its impact on the future of healthcare and the communities it serves.

Student Success

This year, we mark the 20th anniversary of PCOM Georgia.
At PCOM South Georgia, the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program expanded its class size from 55 to 97 students to meet regional needs.
The DO Class of 2025 achieved a 99 percent postgraduate placement rate.
Forty-six residents and fellows completed training across 10 PCOM Graduate Medical Education programs.
The PsyD in School Psychology program earned full accreditation from the National Association of School Psychologists.

Securing Clinical Experiences

Across its DO and health professions programs, PCOM logged more than 9,600 clinical placement sites—a 47.5% increase since 2020.
Clinical education expanded with opportunities at Meritus Medical Center in Maryland and Core Clinical Campuses at Inspira Health in New Jersey and Piedmont Eastside Hospital in Georgia.

Innovation and Technology

Faculty, students, and residents shared their discoveries in 292 posters at Research Day (2025).
The medical cannabis research team launched new studies focused on the use of medical cannabis for anxiety disorders, patterns of use, and public and professional perspectives.
Workday was implemented as PCOM's new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, modernizing core processes and strengthening operational efficiency across the institution.

Organization and Infrastructure

Upgrades and renovations advanced in Hassman Academic Center and the newly renamed Student Success Center in Philadelphia.
PCOM Dining Commons introduced mobile and kiosk ordering, a 24-hour marketplace, and refreshed seating. At PCOM Georgia, cafeteria enhancements expanded food options and improved convenience.

Revenue Stream Diversification

PCOM secured nearly $4.5 million in new research funding, contributing to a 57.3% increase in total research funding since 2020.
The gun violence research team received a three-year grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, expanding education for healthcare professionals and behavioral health support through PCOM Family Medicine.
By June 2025, the United & Ignited Campaign had raised more than $55.1 million toward its $65 million goal through 7,170 gifts. In March 2025, the Campaign received its largest outright gift—$1 million from Clyde and Sandra Strickland to establish an endowed doctoral scholarship supporting students from Gwinnett County Public Schools in PCOM Georgia's osteopathic medicine, pharmacy and physical therapy programs.

Building Healthier Communities

PCOM Psychological Services launched alongside a Memory Center serving Greater Philadelphia.
The SHELTER (Support and Healing through Empowerment, Learning and Trauma Education in Recovery after gun violence) program trained healthcare professionals to prevent and respond to gun violence, highlighted by the Souls Shot Portrait Project honoring lives lost.
Through the Community Wellness Initiative, PCOM Healthcare Centers operated food pantries, provided dietary education, and showcased fresh produce from community gardens in Teaching Kitchen demonstrations.
Partnerships with Philadelphia Youth Basketball, the Philadelphia Union Foundation, Independence Blue Cross, and the Tiger Woods Foundation supported youth mental health, healthcare career exposure, and family-focused healthy habits.
PCOM's commitment to rural health was recognized with a permanent building at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, expanding screenings, education and access to care.
Programs including Opportunities Academy, STEM Saturday, and the Undergraduate Research program at PCOM Georgia continued to prepare the next generation of healthcare leaders.

PCOM Perspectives

In this bimonthly podcast series, Dr. Feldstein discusses news, research and other items of the day with various people from PCOM, PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia.