Dr. Peter F. Bidey Appointed Dean of PCOM's Osteopathic Medical Program
May 9, 2023
After an extensive national search, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM)
has named Peter F. Bidey, DO ’08, MSEd, FACOFP, dean of the Osteopathic Medical Program in Philadelphia effective June 1, 2023.
“Dr. Bidey represents the best of our osteopathic tradition: providing holistic care
for the communities he serves while upholding a deep commitment to the highest standards
of medical education,” said Kenneth J. Veit, DO ’76, MBA, FACOFP, who held the position for 30 years and who now serves as PCOM’s provost and senior
vice president of academic affairs. “His passion and pride for PCOM, combined with
the relationships he has built across the College, will serve us all at a time of
great complexity and promise.”
A Philadelphia native and physician at Family Medicine at PCOM, Bidey is also an alumnus of the College. “I owe my career to PCOM,” he said. “I
trained here, I was mentored here, and I even met my wife here. It is truly an honor
to serve the PCOM community, and my duty now is to repay all that PCOM has done for
me.”
Since 2012, Bidey has served on PCOM faculty and acted as vice chair of the Department of Family Medicine since 2018. Previously, he was medical director of Family Medicine, and most recently,
assistant dean of clinical curricular integration. He is a clerkship director and
co-course director for various ambulatory, family medicine, and primary care skills
courses.
Bidey holds a bachelor’s degree from Duquesne University, a doctor of osteopathic
medicine degree from PCOM, and a master of science in education from the University
of Pennsylvania.
“In this new role, I plan to continue to advance this great institution further into
the forefront of medicine,” Bidey said. “We serve communities from every walk of life,
and I will ensure that we continue to train the most competent and compassionate osteopathic
physicians of the future.”
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About Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Founded 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 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, and graduate degrees in
applied behavior analysis, applied positive psychology, biomedical sciences, forensic
medicine, medical laboratory science, mental health counseling, non profit leadership
and population health management, organizational development and leadership, physician
assistant studies, school psychology, and public health management and administration.
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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