Peter Bidey, DO '08, MSEd, FACOFP, dean of the Osteopathic Medicine program, Philadelphia, and chief academic officer at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), has been inducted as one of the 48 new fellows of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia—joining other distinguished physicians, scholars, and public health leaders in the Spring 2025 Fellowship class.
Founded in 1787, the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, home of the Mütter Museum, is a nonprofit institution dedicated to “advancing the cause of health while upholding the ideals and heritage of medicine.” Twice a year, the College inducts new Fellows who have demonstrated excellence in clinical care, education, research or public service.
The Spring 2025 College Night ceremony was held May 9, when inductees formally signed their names into the College's historical register, joining the ranks of notable past Fellows such as U.S. Founding Father Benjamin Rush, Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, and Thomas Dent Mütter, whose medical collection formed the basis of the museum that bears his name.
Bidey was sponsored for the Fellowship by Michael Becker, DO, MS, FACOFP, PCOM's associate dean of clinical education, and Kenneth J. Veit, DO '76, MBA, FACOFP, provost and senior vice president of academic affairs, who are both Fellows of the College. He described both as longtime mentors and sources of inspiration throughout his career.
“I’m just a kid from Philadelphia, and I never imagined I'd be part of something with such a rich and historic legacy,” Bidey said. “To be nominated by individuals I've long admired is deeply meaningful, and this honor is really a reflection of the many incredible people who’ve supported me throughout my journey. I've been fortunate to grow within an institution that truly invests in its own, and I hope to carry that forward by supporting the next generation of physicians.”
At PCOM, Bidey is an educator and mentor to countless osteopathic medical students, and he sees the Fellowship as both a continuation of PCOM's mission and a personal charge to shape the next generation of compassionate, community-driven physicians.
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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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