Shelley DiCecco, PT, PhD, CLT-LANA, CI-CS, has been appointed chair and program director of the Department of Physical Therapy at PCOM Georgia, where she will continue to lead the charge to enhance patient-centered education and innovative clinical research. In addition to being an associate professor in the department, she has served as the interim chair since November 2024, providing leadership during a pivotal period for the program.
“Dr. DiCecco’s proven track record and commitment to academic integrity and quality teaching have remained unwavering, even as she has managed the complexities of program leadership and core faculty workloads,” said Brian G. Mann, EDD, MS, PA-C, dean of the School of Health Professions and Sciences (SHPS) at PCOM. “Beyond her administrative and teaching contributions, Dr. DiCecco has remained a productive researcher, actively supporting research initiatives across all of PCOM, including student projects in multiple programs and on multiple campuses.”
Since joining PCOM in 2018, DiCecco has been an integral member of the physical therapy faculty, bringing specialized expertise as a certified lymphedema therapist and pelvic health specialist. She has earned recognition in both fields for her innovative treatment approaches and advanced understanding of anatomy and pathophysiology.
“As chair, I am committed to enhancing the Department of Physical Therapy at PCOM Georgia for our students, faculty, and community,” shared DiCecco. “I look forward to collaborating more closely with other departments and expanding opportunities for academic interaction at the College.”
Dr. DiCecco earned a bachelor's degree in special education and a pre-physical therapy certificate from Clemson University in 1997, followed by a master’s degree in physical therapy from the University of St. Augustine in 2000 and a PhD in the philosophy of physical therapy from Texas Woman’s University in 2012.
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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