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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 27, 2026

Learn how PCOM's community and training helped Fabiola St. Luc pursue a career supporting youth mental health.

PCOM Forensic Medicine Student Prepares for Pathology Career

April 24, 2026

A PCOM forensic medicine student reflects on hands-on learning, public service and preparing for a career in forensic pathology.

What to Know Before Commencement: PCOM Class of 2026

April 2, 2026

Get key details for PCOM's 2026 Commencement, including ceremony dates, locations, speakers and what graduates need to know.

How One Medical Student is Speaking the Language of Care

January 27, 2026

As she prepares for residency, fourth-year student Addison Brearton (DO '26) reflects on an impactful Medical Spanish elective in Ecuador.

Dr. Vivek Murthy to Speak at 2026 PCOM Commencement

November 20, 2025

Dr. Vivek Murthy, the 19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States, will be the 2026 PCOM Commencement speaker.

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