PCOM Celebrates Graduate Programs Commencement at the Mann Center
August 9, 2021
PCOM's graduate programs commencement ceremony was held at the Mann Center for Performing
Arts, an outdoor venue in Philadelphia.
On August 3, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) celebrated its 22nd annual graduate programs commencement to award students who’ve completed masters and doctorate-level coursework. These graduates will go on to serve in a number of professional fields
including healthcare, education and public health. The event was hosted at the Mann
Center for Performing Arts.
Speaking to the graduates, Jay Feldstein, DO ‘81, PCOM’s president and CEO shared, reflected on the challenges of the past year, saying
“You had to navigate your graduate studies 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. You were—and will continue
to be—on the front lines—in the roles for which you have been trained.”
Robert G. Cuzzolino, EdD, served as the commencement speaker for this year’s ceremony. During his speech,
Dr. Cuzzolino praised the graduates’ commitment to learning during the pandemic and
reminded them of how important their professional knowledge will be in a changed,
post-pandemic world.
Dr. Cuzzolino has been with PCOM for over 40 years and during that time he has shown
an unwavering commitment to strengthening the College’s offering of graduate degree
programs. Dr. Cuzzolino retired as vice president for graduate programs and planning
in October 2019.
Robert L. Leahy, PhD; Mark David Lockett, MD, FAAUCM and Samuel A. Spiegel, PhD were
also awarded honorary PCOM degrees during the ceremony.
Guests were invited to view the ceremonies live on social media via Facebook and YouTube. PCOM followed the COVID-19 guidelines set forth by the City of Philadelphia to ensure
the safety of attendees.
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.
For more information, contact: Daniel McCunney Associate Director, News and Media Relations Email: danielmc1@pcom.edu Office: 215-871-6304 | Cell:
267-449-1360