For Hannah Reiser (PsyD '27), a passion for integrated behavioral health has shaped her clinical training and led to her doctoral internship at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
There, the PCOM Doctor of Clinical Psychology student will train in the Adult Integrated Primary Care track, continuing her work in medical settings where interdisciplinary collaboration intersects with behavioral health.
“I've really found my passion working in medical settings where I can support patients during deeply vulnerable moments while also collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams,” Reiser said. “That kind of work feels incredibly meaningful and energizing to me.”
Reiser described feeling relieved and excited upon learning of her internship match.
“I felt really proud and incredibly thankful to be stepping into a program that feels like such a good fit for who I am and what I care about,” she said.
She credits PCOM with preparing her to thrive in interdisciplinary care environments.
“Working in behavioral health alongside medical teams can feel intimidating at first, but PCOM helped me see the value of this work and build confidence in my ability to contribute to the team,” she said. “It has been especially meaningful to support patients who are genuinely grateful for the time we take to focus on their mental health alongside their medical needs.”
Resier hopes to work as a health psychologist in a hospital or medical center while also contributing to teaching and research. To incoming PsyD students, she emphasizes curiosity, self-compassion and balance.
“It's completely normal to feel like you don't know what you're doing sometimes, especially in the beginning. Stay curious and take opportunities, even if they feel a little outside your comfort zone,” she said. “Also, remember that you are a human first—this work is incredibly meaningful, but some days will feel heavy, so it's essential to take time to recharge. In those moments, I try to come back to gratitude for the uniqueness of what we get to do and the meaningful impact we can have on people's lives.”
Established 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, 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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