Antonio Alonzo Henry (DO '26), a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) student at PCOM Georgia, is celebrating a major milestone—matching into orthopedic surgery at William Beaumont Army Medical Center/Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, Texas. This program provides care to active military and their families, veterans, as well as residents of the El Paso area.
“When I matched, I felt relieved and excited that my hard work paid off and I achieved my dream,” Henry said. “I am grateful for those in my support group who have steered me towards this achievement through prayer and affirmation.”
Throughout his medical journey, Henry credits PCOM Georgia faculty for preparing him for success. “The diverse standardized patients and practice settings provided me with insight on how I can improve care delivery for underrepresented minority patients,” Henry said. “The mentorship and support of many faculty members, especially Dr. Jones, Dr. Vega, Dr. Cadet and Dr. Aduonum has been vital in expanding my network and providing one-on-one counsel as an underrepresented minority student.”
Through his involvement with the Office of Campus and Community Partnerships and the student-led Student National Medical Association (SNMA), Henry has developed greater confidence as a physician-advocate committed to addressing healthcare disparities.
Additionally, Henry dedicates time to mentoring and has assumed leadership roles within SNMA, the largest underrepresented minority-serving medical students organization in the United States.
Looking ahead, Henry hopes to practice orthopedic surgery near his hometown in Los Angeles, focusing on serving uninsured patients and those on Medicaid.
His advice to first-year doctoral students: “Have a purpose and a plan. Be organized. Seek mentorship. Have gratitude. And consider the voices that are not in the room.”
PCOM Georgia has been serving students and the community for 20 years as a branch campus of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), a private, not-for-profit, accredited institution of higher education established in 1899. Located in Suwanee (Gwinnett County), PCOM Georgia offers doctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy and physical therapy. Graduate degrees are offered in biomedical sciences, medical laboratory science and physician assistant studies. The campus joins PCOM South Georgia in Moultrie in helping to meet the healthcare needs of the state. Emphasizing "a whole person" approach to care, PCOM Georgia focuses on educational excellence, interprofessional education and service to the community. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 678-225-7500. The campus is also home to the Georgia Osteopathic Care Center, an osteopathic manipulative medicine clinic, which is open to the public by appointment. For more information, visit pcomgeorgiahealth.org.
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