The faculty of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at PCOM Georgia combine their rich experience as clinicians and educators to provide a program emphasizing student-centered learning and educational innovation. They represent clinical expertise in a variety of specialty areas, which is enhanced by their involvement in scholarship. The faculty and staff work together to create an environment conducive to learning and professional development.
625 Old Peachtree Road NW
Suwanee, GA 30024
Phone: 770-682-2368 | Email: ptinfo@pcom.edu
Shelley DiCecco, PT, PhD, CLT-LANA, CI-CS
Chair and Program Director
Associate Professor
Department of Physical Therapy
Phone: 470-387-7720 | Email: shelleydi@pcom.edu
Melissa Tavilla
Academic Coordinator
Phone: 770-682-2368 | Email: melissata@pcom.edu
Joann Evans
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 770-682-2306 | Email: joannev@pcom.edu
“I have met some of the greatest professors within the PCOM Georgia DPT program who have challenged me to not only be the best physical therapist I can be, but to be the best version of myself as a person.”
Marcus Bradley, DPT '22
“Faculty members at PCOM Georgia are amazing and they all want you to succeed, but are not afraid to let you fail to learn your lessons – which is both humbling and rewarding.”
Shivam Patel, DPT '22
“After starting the program, I quickly learned how knowledgeable each of the professors are, and how much care and passion they have for the field of physical therapy and teaching future physical therapists.”
Tatum Wilson, DPT '21
“The professors demonstrated how they truly cared about our success and, throughout my time in the program, they continued to mentor us as their future co-workers.”
Kelly Whetham, DPT '23
Assistant Professor
Email: alainabe@pcom.edu
Associate Professor
Email: shelleydi@pcom.edu
Assistant Professor
Email: danielma4@pcom.edu
Associate Professor
Email: teresapi@pcom.edu
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