Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) is officially opening the Gene and Roz Chaiken Academic Center of Excellence (Chaiken Center), a new hub to support students’ academic and professional success.
The center, which will be dedicated during a May 11 ceremony, is a cornerstone of the newly renovated and renamed Student Success Center. The building reflects PCOM's commitment to a whole-student approach—supporting academic, professional, mental, physical and emotional well-being—and advances the institution's focus on fostering a thriving student experience.
Located on the third floor, the Chaiken Center features space for professional advising, small-group tutoring, one-on-one support, testing accommodations, and larger workshops and events.
Gene and Roz Chaiken are among the most generous donors in PCOM history. Gene has served on the Board of Trustees for 25 years, including 24 years as vice chairman, a role he currently holds.
“This commitment from Gene and Roz enables PCOM to move boldly rather than incrementally, positioning the Chaiken Center as a fully integrated hub of student success,” said PCOM President and CEO Jay S. Feldstein, DO '81. “Current and future students will recognize the Chaikens as some of PCOM's strongest supporters, and this naming will serve as a lasting testament to their impact on the student experience.”
The renovated Student Success Center has been a focal point of campus life since it first opened in 1999, offering spaces such as a gym, fitness center, exercise studios and game lounge.
In 2025, PCOM launched a collaborative planning process to guide the renovation, expanding academic and co-curricular resources while creating more inclusive environments to support diverse learning and engagement needs. The project prioritized flexibility, accessibility, and student-informed design to enhance support for academic persistence and student well-being.
“By integrating academic support services, advising, testing accommodations, and study environments in one location, PCOM is better positioned to support students throughout their academic journey,” Gene Chaiken said. “Roz and I hope our support further propels student success.”
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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