PCOM's 130th Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Commencement Ceremony was held at the Mann Center for Performing Arts.
On Monday, May 24, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) celebrated the 130th Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Commencement Ceremony at the Mann Center for Performing Arts. The Class of 2021 included 270 graduates that will begin their residencies and internships this summer at hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country. These doctors will pursue careers in a number of specialties including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, anesthesiology and more.
Speaking to the graduates, Jay Feldstein, DO ‘81, PCOM’s president and CEO shared, “Your class is different in ways that I cannot fathom. You had to navigate your third and fourth years of medical school amid a global pandemic, amid uncommon political unrest, amid sweeping movements against racism and for equity and justice. Yet, you did so with grace, determination, dignity, and courage.”
PCOM alumnus, Daniel R. Taylor, DO ’97, served as Commencement Speaker for this year’s ceremony. As a leading clinical voice in pediatrics, Dr. Taylor has made an indelible impact on The City of Philadelphia and in the pediatric community nationwide. In his speech, Dr. Taylor reminded the graduates of their duty to their parents, sharing examples of his experience working with patients and their families to improve health outcomes during his over-twenty-year career at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The ceremony also included the introduction of the following Professors Emeriti: Abraham Zellis, DO ‘56, Burton Mark, DO, and Theodore P. Mauer, DO ‘62.
Guests were invited to view the ceremonies live on the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Facebook page and YouTube channel. PCOM followed the COVID-19 guidelines set forth by the City of Philadelphia to ensure the safety of attendees.
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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