On November 17, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) received the 2020 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual Health Professions HEED Award — a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion — PCOM will be featured, along with 45 other recipients, in the December 2020 issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. This is the sixth year PCOM has been named as a Health Professions HEED Award recipient.
“At PCOM, we are continuously focused on expanding our diversity and inclusion efforts,”
said Marcine Pickron-Davis, PhD, chief diversity and community relations officer. “If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we must be intentional about working
towards racial equality. The PCOM community remains committed to making these positive
changes and we are honored to be recognized for our ongoing efforts.”
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine selected PCOM for its myriad efforts to support diversity and inclusion on campus. One notable achievement this year was the formation of the President's Council on Equity, Inclusion and Justice, spearheaded by Dr. Pickron-Davis. The Council brings together leaders from across the College and aims to ensure that diversity, equity and inclusion will be fully integrated into the overall PCOM 2025 strategic plan for the College.
“The HEED Award process consists of a comprehensive and rigorous application that includes questions relating to the recruitment and retention of students and employees—and best practices for both—continued leadership support for diversity, and other aspects of campus diversity and inclusion,” said Lenore Pearlstein, publisher of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. “We take a detailed approach to reviewing each application in deciding who will be named a HEED Award recipient. Our standards are high, and we look for institutions where diversity and inclusion are woven into the work being done every day across their campus.”
Other recipients of the 2020 Health Professions HEED Award are:
For more information about the 2020 Health Professions HEED Award, visit insightintodiversity.com.
For more information about PCOM, visit pcom.edu.
About INSIGHT Into Diversity
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine is the oldest and largest diversity publication in higher education today and is well-known for its annual Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only award recognizing colleges and universities for outstanding diversity and inclusion efforts across their campuses. In addition to its online job board, INSIGHT Into Diversity presents timely, thought-provoking news and feature stories on matters of diversity and inclusion across higher education and beyond. Articles include interviews with innovators and experts, as well as profiles of best practices and exemplary programs. Readers will also discover career opportunities that connect job seekers with institutions and businesses that embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce. Current, archived, and digital issues of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine are available online at insightintodiversity.com.
Established in 1899, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) has trained thousands of highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners and behavioral scientists who practice a “whole person” approach to care—treating people, not just symptoms. PCOM, a private, not-for-profit accredited institution of higher education, operates three campuses (PCOM, PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia) and offers doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, educational psychology, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, and school psychology. The college also offers graduate degrees in applied behavior analysis, applied positive psychology, biomedical sciences, forensic medicine, medical laboratory science, mental health counseling, physician assistant studies, and school psychology. PCOM students learn the importance of health promotion, research, education and service to the community. Through its community-based Healthcare Centers, PCOM provides care to medically underserved populations. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 215-871-6100.
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