Faculty Discuss COVID School Effects | In the News, Aug 2020
Skip to main content

PCOM in the News 
August 2020


August 31, 2020

View local, regional and national stories featuring PCOM faculty, staff and students for the month of August 2020.

August 27, 2020 | Intracell Research Group
Brian Balin, PhD, chair, bio-medical sciences, discusses how COVID-19 can inform research strategies and develop pathways forward to better understand the role of infectious pathogens in diseases like Alzheimers.


August 24, 2020 | 6ABC’s Alicia Vitarelli Instagram
Jessica Kendorski, PhD, chair, school psychology, discusses the transition back to school and how parents can support their children.


August 15-17, 2020 | KYW Newsradio; Radio.com; +35 Additional Outlets
Peter Bidey, DO ‘08, vice-chair, family medicine, discusses the upcoming flu season.


August 12, 2020 | The DO (AOA)
Andrea Weir (DO ‘21) discusses mindful eating and building a healthy relationship with food.


August 10-18, 2020 | The Cherry Hill Sun; The Cherry Hill Sun (online)
Julia Burns (DO ‘24) shares her experience at PCOM and plans for her future career in medicine.


August 7, 2020 | The Chronicle of Higher Education
Penelope Howard, CPA, MBA, has been named associate chief financial officer and controller of PCOM.


August 6, 2020 | Best Life Online
Peter Bidey, DO ‘08, vice-chair, family medicine, discusses small health changes that may indicate larger problems.


August 6, 2020 | US News & World Report
Jessica Kendorski, PhD, chair, school psychology, discusses emotional well-being of school-aged students as they prepare for back to school.


August 5, 2020 | Inside OME
PCOM establishes President's Council on Equity, Inclusion and Justice.


August 2, 2020 | Philadelphia Inquirer
Terri Erbacher, PhD, clinical associate professor, school psychology, discusses three factors to consider as the new school year begins.

You May Also Like:

  • 7,000 Miles from Home but Closer to Her Dreams
  • Collins Honored with City and State PA Above and Beyond Award
  • PCOM and Wistar Announce Cancer Biology Graduate Program
  • About Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

    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.

    Contact Us

    Daniel McCunney
    Associate Director, News and Media Relations
    Email: danielmc1@pcom.edu
    Office: 215-871-6304 | Cell: 267-449-1360

    Connect with PCOM

    X