PCOM Georgia is home to more than 40 student clubs and organizations. The Student Organizations Council or SOC made up of students from each of the college’s programs have the task of keeping the clubs on track. In addition, SOC board members also recognize clubs and individuals for their achievements throughout the year. The SOC Banquet was held on May 9, 2019, and the following recipients were recognized.
The American Pharmacists Association executed many successful events with other clubs and programs on and off campus that have benefitted fellow students and community members. A few highlights over the past year include the National Patient Counseling Competition, HIV testing during PRIDE, and participation in Poison Prevention Week.
Brent Chatoff (PharmD ’22), Tyler Raeford (DO ’22), Mingli Feng (Biomed ’20), Leah Collins (PT ’21) and Abigail Zora (PA ’20)
Representing their programs, these students exemplify the PCOM mission statement. They are committed to furthering their intellectual growth through education, leadership and service. Over the past year, these students have participated in mentoring programs in the community, co-founded new organizations on campus, volunteered their time to help others, and organized and planned several events on and off campus.
Kappa Psi raised more than $4,687 which was the most successful fundraiser on campus this year.
Kappa Psi members organized and participated in meaningful community service initiatives geared to serving underrepresented groups.
President of the National Community Pharmacists Association
Tagala served the NCPA and the PCOM Georgia campus in many ways, including attending national conferences, coordinating guest speakers, organizing and participating in service projects, all while projecting a positive attitude and a smile.
President, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Vice Chair, Student Organizations Council
Clark has been actively involved in a number of organizations on campus, participated in numerous service projects, and contributed greatly to the campus experience.
Watts has made a significant contribution to campus life and has left a lasting impression on club members. He is always eager to help no matter how big or small the task.
Dr. Wang goes above and beyond what is required of him and actively helps the organization contribute to campus life.
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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