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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program
![Med Student Becomes Lifesaving Bone Marrow Donor]()
Med Student Becomes Lifesaving Bone Marrow Donor
October 8, 2026
A simple cheek swab leads PCOM Georgia DO student Kiera Curry to make a life-changing bone marrow donation.
![How One Mother Found Her Second Act in Medical School]()
How One Mother Found Her Second Act in Medical School
October 6, 2026
From the music industry to motherhood and medical school, Vanessa Brown (DO '29) shares how she pursued her childhood dream of becoming a physician at PCOM.
![Student Recognized Nationally for Commitment to Rural Health]()
Student Recognized Nationally for Commitment to Rural Health
September 23, 2026
Marisela Benitez (DO '28) is using leadership and community service to address health disparities across rural South Georgia.
!['Do It Scared': Heydari Shares Her Journey to Med School]()
'Do It Scared': Heydari Shares Her Journey to Med School
September 17, 2026
PCOM South Georgia's Flora Heydari (DO '29) inspires students by sharing her unconventional path to medicine.
![New MedRover Takes Health Education on the Road]()
New MedRover Takes Health Education on the Road
September 11, 2026
PCOM South Georgia's new vehicle expands access to health education, screenings and wellness support across Southwest Georgia.
![Med Student Gives Back to the Place That Gave Her Hope]()
Med Student Gives Back to the Place That Gave Her Hope
September 10, 2026
Childhood cancer survivor Ellie Koerner (DO '29) gives back to families through Ronald McDonald House.
![Donald Allison, DO, Named OMM Chair at PCOM South Georgia]()
Donald Allison, DO, Named OMM Chair at PCOM South Georgia
September 4, 2026
A PCOM alumnus, longtime faculty member and clinician, Allison brings deep institutional knowledge and more than a decade of experience to the role.
![PCOM Mourns the Passing of Joseph M. Hassman, DO '65]()
PCOM Mourns the Passing of Joseph M. Hassman, DO '65
September 3, 2026
The College remembers the legacy of Joseph M. Hassman, DO '65, a beloved physician, alumnus and community leader.
![Stories of Success: From Graduate Students to Medical Students]()
Stories of Success: From Graduate Students to Medical Students
August 31, 2026
Discover how PCOM South Georgia's Biomedical Sciences program helps students build academic skills, pursue research and prepare for medical school.
![OMM Scholars Gain Real-World Experience in Rural Practice]()
OMM Scholars Gain Real-World Experience in Rural Practice
August 25, 2026
Through Harvest Health, Robyn Long, DO, connects osteopathic medical education with community-focused patient care.
![Medicine in the Media: The Power of Being Heard]()
Medicine in the Media: The Power of Being Heard
August 25, 2026
Kylie Kelce shares how PCOM alumna Joan Keegan Devine, DO '06, provided compassionate OB/GYN care through pregnancy, miscarriage and loss.
![Translating Medicine: From Expertise to Understanding]()
Translating Medicine: From Expertise to Understanding
August 25, 2026
Three PCOM alumni use podcasts and social media to explain complex health topics, counter misinformation, and help patients make informed decisions.
![Shaping the Narrative: Media, Influence and Public Trust]()
Shaping the Narrative: Media, Influence and Public Trust
August 25, 2026
Meet four PCOM alumni using television, podcasts and journalism to share trusted guidance on mental health, foot care and preventive medicine.
![Emerging Voices: Social Media and the New Health Narratives]()
Emerging Voices: Social Media and the New Health Narratives
August 25, 2026
Meet PCOM students and alumni using social media to share honest stories about medical training, mental health, chronic illness and resilience.
![How Dr. Bruce Feinberg Brings Evidence-Based Medicine to Radio]()
How Dr. Bruce Feinberg Brings Evidence-Based Medicine to Radio
August 25, 2026
Bruce Feinberg, DO '82, discusses "The Weekly Check-Up" and how trusted, evidence-based medical communication can combat misinformation.
![PCOM Community Day Helps Philadelphia Families Prepare for School]()
PCOM Community Day Helps Philadelphia Families Prepare for School
August 20, 2026
PCOM's Community Wellness Initiative hosted a Community Day in West Philadelphia, providing backpacks, school supplies, food, haircuts and wellness resources.
![DO Student Shares Latest Research on Urology Testing]()
DO Student Shares Latest Research on Urology Testing
August 20, 2026
Adam Eugene Davis' (DO '28) research focuses on identifying biological processes associated with recurrence following radical prostatectomy surgery.
![DO White Coat Ceremony 2026: Reflections from the Class of 2030]()
DO White Coat Ceremony 2026: Reflections from the Class of 2030
August 14, 2026
PCOM's DO Class of 2030 begins medical school inspired by personal experiences, perseverance and a passion for helping others.
![PCOM South Georgia Graduate Returns for Medical School]()
PCOM South Georgia Graduate Returns for Medical School
August 11, 2026
Selena Meza's passion for pathology and rural health earned her the inaugural Dr. Savita Arya Memorial Scholarship.
![Future Physicians Turn COVID-19 Experiences Into Purpose]()
Future Physicians Turn COVID-19 Experiences Into Purpose
August 5, 2026
Future physicians Kanisha Hobgood and Simoine Kenya reflect on the experiences that led them to medicine and PCOM South Georgia.
