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7,000 Miles from Home but Closer to Her Dreams

March 26, 2024

Alaha Abdul Faruq (DO '27) fled Afghanistan as a child and is now making significant strides in changing the perception of the Afghan community in Philadelphia.

Sounds Like Success: PCOM PsyD Student Sees Connections in Voice Acting, Psychology

March 11, 2024

Learn about actress Meghan Strange's latest role as a student in PCOM's Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) program.

'Everything to Me Is Limitless'

February 22, 2024

Kayla Davenport (DO '25) attributes her drive to pursue a career in emergency medicine to the unwavering support and encouragement of her parents.

From the Court to the Clinic

February 1, 2024

Romeo Mays (DO '27) overcame a childhood setback and transformed it into an opportunity to pursue a career in medicine.

'Honor the Spaces You Have Been Given'

January 29, 2024

Through her passion for writing, Janita Matoke (DO '26) released a poetry book and discovered the significance of pursuing one's dreams.

‘When Life Isn’t in Your Hands, You End Up Appreciating It More’

November 16, 2023

Witness firsthand the strength and resilience of Angela Ellis (DO '25), a 27-year-old Latina medical student who battled triple-negative breast cancer.

Future Physicians Receive White Coats at Annual Ceremony

October 20, 2023

270 osteopathic medical students from the Class of 2027 donned their symbolic white coats in front of family and friends.

A Mother's Love, A Daughter's Purpose

October 18, 2023

Her mother's intuition uncovered Karli Meller's (DO '26) life-changing diagnosis, while doctors overlooked her symptoms.

'It's Not Common to See Us': Paving the Way Is Bittersweet

October 11, 2023

PCOM's Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) fosters an environment of inclusivity and aims to increase the number of Hispanic and Latino medical students.

'Embracing Your Whole Self': Reflections on Latino Representation

October 6, 2023

Renata Brito-Cherrin (PsyD '28) shares how she didn't really start to thrive until she was able to accept every part of her identity.

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