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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program
![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.
![Caregiving Inspires Ana Juarez's Journey to Medicine]()
Caregiving Inspires Ana Juarez's Journey to Medicine
July 31, 2026
Inspired by caring for her sister and great-grandmother, Ana Juarez (DO '30) begins her journey to become an osteopathic physician at PCOM Georgia.
![Cancer Survivor Makes Waves in Medical School]()
Cancer Survivor Makes Waves in Medical School
July 30, 2026
Rian Covington (DO '30) begins medical school at PCOM South Georgia, inspired by his journey with Hodgkin lymphoma.
![Summer Safety Guide: How to Stay Hydrated and Healthy in the Heat]()
Summer Safety Guide: How to Stay Hydrated and Healthy in the Heat
July 28, 2026
A PCOM family medicine physician shares five practical tips to stay cool, hydrated and healthy during extreme summer heat.
![Patient Finds Relief Through Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine]()
Patient Finds Relief Through Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
July 23, 2026
A patient shares how whole-person care and hands-on OMM treatment at the Georgia Osteopathic Care Center improved her well-being.
![Medical Students Help Moultrie Community Garden Grow]()
Medical Students Help Moultrie Community Garden Grow
July 17, 2026
Through a partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs, PCOM South Georgia students are expanding a garden that supports nutrition and youth education.
![Pearson to Lead Biomedical Sciences at PCOM Georgia]()
Pearson to Lead Biomedical Sciences at PCOM Georgia
July 13, 2026
PCOM Georgia has appointed Phillip Pearson, PhD, as the new Chair of Biomedical Sciences for the osteopathic medicine program.
![Preparing Surgical Residents for the Future of Surgery]()
Preparing Surgical Residents for the Future of Surgery
July 8, 2026
Lindsey Perea, DO '13, explains how surgical training is evolving as PCOM balances emerging technology with patient-centered care.
![New Class of DO Students Welcomed in South Georgia]()
New Class of DO Students Welcomed in South Georgia
July 2, 2026
Incoming DO students began their medical education at PCOM South Georgia with orientation, clinical milestones and community service projects.
![PCOM Georgia Student Publishes Children's Book on Glaucoma]()
PCOM Georgia Student Publishes Children's Book on Glaucoma
June 26, 2026
Wendee Duong (DO '27) shares her glaucoma journey through a children's book about bravery, eye health and medical adherence.
![Q&A with David Kuo, DO '96, Chair of the NBOME Board of Directors]()
Q&A with David Kuo, DO '96, Chair of the NBOME Board of Directors
June 17, 2026
The PCOM alum and faculty member reflects on his appointment as chair of the NBOME Board of Directors and the future of osteopathic medical education.
![PCOM DO Student Raises Awareness of E-Bike Injuries]()
PCOM DO Student Raises Awareness of E-Bike Injuries
June 8, 2026
Med student Tiffany Jackson (DO '28) advocates for child e-bike safety through education, outreach and injury prevention efforts.
![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.
![Abdul Walters Reflects on His PCOM Medical Training Journey]()
Abdul Walters Reflects on His PCOM Medical Training Journey
June 4, 2026
Abdul A. Walters, MS/Biomed '16, DO '20, RES '26, prepares to continue his surgical training through a critical care and trauma fellowship.
![PCOM and Cobbs Creek Foundation Foster Community Engagement]()
PCOM and Cobbs Creek Foundation Foster Community Engagement
June 2, 2026
Students, faculty, staff and alumni participated in a Community Day that focused on promoting various areas of health and wellness.
![Benjamin Jorgensen (DO '29) Finds His Fit at PCOM Georgia]()
Benjamin Jorgensen (DO '29) Finds His Fit at PCOM Georgia
June 2, 2026
After applying later than most, Benjamin Jorgensen (DO '29) found his place at PCOM Georgia and began his journey toward becoming a physician.
![PCOM Student Honored by American Academy of Osteopathy]()
PCOM Student Honored by American Academy of Osteopathy
May 22, 2026
Lauren Lussier (DO '27) was recognized for an OMM case presentation highlighting osteopathic manipulative treatment.
![PCOM South Georgia Expands Rural Health Training Initiatives]()
PCOM South Georgia Expands Rural Health Training Initiatives
May 8, 2026
PCOM South Georgia strengthens rural health education with new partnerships, experiential learning and a Rural Health Track Certificate.
![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.
