President’s Report Lauds 2016-2017 Outcomes
November 8, 2017
This week the College published the 2017 President’s Report, which offers institutional outcomes in key areas of research; diversity; philanthropy; graduate medical education; branding, marketing and communications; and academic and facility growth.
According to the Report, the College:
- Received nearly $1 million in research awards for more than 30 projects;
- Saw a 29 percent increase in giving over the previous fiscal year, for a total of more than $4 million in commitments;
- Was a recipient of the 2017 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for commitments to creating a more diverse and inclusive environment;
- Saw the continued physical expansion of both campuses, including an $8 million investment at GA-PCOM for a new building to include research and physical therapy education spaces.
In addition, several PCOM residency programs—including general surgery, internal medicine, neurology, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, cardiology and dermatology—achieved either initial or pre-accreditation status through the ACGME. Additionally, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) continued the PCOM School of Pharmacy's Doctor of Pharmacy program accreditation until 2020.
VIEW THE 2017 PRESIDENT'S REPORT
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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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