Commencement News
![Pain to Purpose: Worth Finds Success Through Life-Altering Experiences]()
Pain to Purpose: Worth Finds Success Through Life-Altering Experiences
June 8, 2026
After years of training at PCOM, Arielle Worth is ready to bring skilled, patient-centered surgical care to her community.
![Newly Engaged DO Couple Match Together for Residency Training]()
Newly Engaged DO Couple Match Together for Residency Training
May 8, 2026
PCOM South Georgia graduates John Buford, DO '26, and Kylie Parrish, DO '26, matched together while pursuing careers in family medicine and cardiology.
![PCOM South Georgia DO Student Pursues Rural Family Medicine]()
PCOM South Georgia DO Student Pursues Rural Family Medicine
May 6, 2026
Teighlor Ashburn, DO '26, found purpose in rural medicine at PCOM South Georgia and will continue serving communities in the area.
![Future DPT Drawn to Serve Veterans Through Physical Therapy]()
Future DPT Drawn to Serve Veterans Through Physical Therapy
May 4, 2026
After seeing his father's recovery, Chandler Allred, DPT '26, aims to provide patient-centered care and serve veterans through a career in physical therapy.
![PCOM Georgia PA Studies Graduate to Serve as Navy Officer]()
PCOM Georgia PA Studies Graduate to Serve as Navy Officer
May 1, 2026
Inspired by her upbringing, PCOM Georgia PA graduate Sara Abdelmalak will serve as a Navy officer caring for service members and families.
![Daniel Burke, DO '26, Reflects on PCOM Georgia Journey]()
Daniel Burke, DO '26, Reflects on PCOM Georgia Journey
May 1, 2026
Burke recounts his time at PCOM Georgia and shares excitement for his next step as a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) resident at Emory University.
![PCOM Georgia Grad Turns Passion into Lab Career]()
PCOM Georgia Grad Turns Passion into Lab Career
April 30, 2026
After exploring other healthcare paths, Leslie Walden, MS/MLS '26, found her fit in the medical laboratory science program at PCOM Georgia.
![PCOM PharmD Student Driven by Compassion and Service]()
PCOM PharmD Student Driven by Compassion and Service
April 30, 2026
Through clinical training and community outreach, Zainab Afegbua-Aliyu, PharmD '26, prepares to lead with compassion and improve patient care.
![PA Student Finds Purpose and Community at PCOM Georgia]()
PA Student Finds Purpose and Community at PCOM Georgia
April 30, 2026
Elaine Garcia-Colon's journey to PCOM Georgia highlights resilience, clinical training, and her goal to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
![PharmD Grad Balances Motherhood and Pharmacy Dreams]()
PharmD Grad Balances Motherhood and Pharmacy Dreams
April 28, 2026
PCOM Georgia's Madison McGuire highlights her PharmD journey, student involvement and goals to become a pharmacy manager.
![PCOM Grad Heads to UPMC Children's Hospital]()
PCOM Grad Heads to UPMC Children's Hospital
April 28, 2026
Claire Shemon, DO '26, reflects on her PCOM journey as she prepares for pediatrics residency and a career in cardiology.
![DO Graduate Turns Loss Into Purpose in Medicine]()
DO Graduate Turns Loss Into Purpose in Medicine
April 28, 2026
Lauren Bowser, DO '26, transforms adversity into strength as she prepares for a career in patient-centered care.
![PCOM DO Student Joe Williams Inspires Through Service and Resilience]()
PCOM DO Student Joe Williams Inspires Through Service and Resilience
April 28, 2026
Joe Williams, DO '26, shares his journey, inspired by resilience and a passion for improving mental health care in underserved areas.
![EdS Student Janae Winston Champions School Mental Health]()
EdS Student Janae Winston Champions School Mental Health
April 27, 2026
Janae Winston, EdS '26, is pursuing a school psychology degree to expand mental health support for students in underserved communities.
![Fabiola St. Luc, MS/MHC ’26, Builds Future in Counseling at PCOM]()
Fabiola St. Luc, MS/MHC ’26, Builds Future in Counseling at PCOM
April 27, 2026
Learn how PCOM's community and training helped Fabiola St. Luc pursue a career supporting youth mental health.
