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The White Coat: A Symbol of Responsibility and Care

October 11, 2024

As the DO class of 2028 prepares for their white coat ceremony, we reflect on the history and symbolism of the white coat in the field of osteopathic medicine.

Mpox Explained: A Medical Perspective From PCOM

October 4, 2024

Mpox, related to smallpox, spreads globally. Learn about prevention and management from PCOM expert Dr. Brian DeHaven.

PCOM Receives HEED Award for 10th Consecutive Year

October 3, 2024

PCOM is honored to receive the 2024 HEED Award for its commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education, marking 10 consecutive years of recognition.

Patient Dedicates Children's Book to PCOM Professor Larry Finkelstein

September 30, 2024

Longtime patient Arlene J. Surrency thanks PCOM's Dr. Finkelstein with a book promoting healthy lifestyles for children, inspired by their 25-year relationship.

Remote Supervision of Medical Student-Trainees Comparable to In-Person Oversight, PCOM Study Shows

September 26, 2024

PCOM researchers found that remote supervision via telemedicine is as effective as in-person oversight for med students' learning outcomes.

Joan Grzybowski Appointed Chair of AOBFP

September 19, 2024

Joan Grzybowski, DO '87, will oversee certification for 13,000+ osteopathic family physicians as chair of the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.

As a Patient and Future Provider, Okojie has 'Always Been a Fighter'

September 19, 2024

Firsy-year med student Onorere "Ono" Okojie (DO '28) is driven to pursue medicine by a lengthy battle with her own health.

Medical Marijuana Study Shows Significant Health Improvements

September 13, 2024

The study finds medical marijuana users report significant improvements in quality of life, pain, energy, and functioning over 3 months of treatment.

Omar Sinanan Named Chief of Campus Operations at PCOM

September 3, 2024

Omar Sinanan, CEFP, FMP, has been appointed PCOM's Chief of Campus Operations to oversee day-to-day operations of the Philadelphia campus.

Get to Know PCOM Clinical Pharmacist Julia Lees

August 29, 2024

Dr. Lees describes what inspired her to pursue pharmacy and her unique position in PCOM's Joseph M. Hassman, DO '65 Family Medicine Center.

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