Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) has named William B. Swallow, DO '79, MS/FM '20, FACOFP; Captain, MC, USNR (ret.), to its Board of Trustees, effective November 9, 2022.
“The experience and depth of knowledge Dr. Swallow brings to his role on the board, combined with his many years of loyal service as a PCOM alum, will help ensure the College continues on a path of sustained success,” said Thomas J. Gravina, chairman, PCOM Board of Trustees. “We are very proud to welcome him to the Board.”
“As PCOM approaches its 125th anniversary, I look forward to taking on a new challenge in my service to the College as a member of the Board of Trustees,” said Dr. Swallow. “I am proud to join a group of exceptionally talented individuals in stewarding the resources of the College for continued growth and prosperity.”
Dr. Swallow has practiced osteopathic family medicine for 42 years while embedding himself in community service in various capacities. As a member of the United States Naval Reserve, he retired as a Captain in the Medical Corps, having served as a medical officer in Operation Desert Storm working in a medical ward and casualty receiving.
Dr. Swallow holds leadership positions in many medical organizations including chairman of the Pennsylvania State Board of Osteopathic Medicine. He is a member of the executive committee of the board of trustees and vice president of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association. He is also a longtime member of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, currently serving on the Federal Legislation and Advocacy Committee and the Medical and Professional Ethics Committee. He is the past president of the PCOM Alumni Association.
As a testament to his devotion and commitment to rural medicine, Dr. Swallow and his wife, Elizabeth J. Swallow, established the William and Elizabeth Swallow Endowed Fund for Rural Medicine at PCOM. The $500,000 fund is available to PCOM students completing rural medicine rotations.
A native Pennsylvanian, Dr. Swallow grew up in the Lehigh Valley. He holds a bachelor's and a master's degree in radiological physics from Bucknell University, and a doctor of osteopathic medicine degree and a master's degree in forensic medicine from PCOM.
Dr. Swallow was elected as the Alumni Representative member of the Board of Trustees and will serve in his role through 2025.
For the past 125 years, 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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