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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program
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'I’ll Be the Doctor They Said I’d Never Become'
September 27, 2023
Joyce Daniel Suarez (DO '26) is proving his doubters wrong by pursuing a career in orthopedic surgery at PCOM.
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LeeAnn Tanaka, DO '14 - Women in Medicine Month
September 26, 2023
Dr. Tanaka describes her experiences as a female physician as well as why she chose a career in medicine, and offers advice to younger colleagues.
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Nilam Vaughan, DO '11 - Women in Medicine Month
September 26, 2023
Dr. Nilam Vaughan wants to elevate women and ensure they are not penalized for creating their own path to medicine.
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Pathways Event Prepares Students for Osteopathic Medical School
September 25, 2023
PCOM South Georgia partner institutions students are encouraged to attend the September 30 event to prepare for the medical school admissions process.
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If He Won the Lottery, He'd Still Come To Work Every Day
September 22, 2023
Dr. Bravo Nuevo shares how he creates learning opportunities for all students, especially those of Hispanic and Latino descent.
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Affiliation Agreement to Benefit DO and PharmD Students
September 21, 2023
LaGrange College and PCOM Georgia's affiliation agreement saves positions for students in PCOM's Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Doctor of Pharmacy programs.
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Joy Zarandy, DO '13 - Women in Medicine Month
September 20, 2023
Dr. Zarandy describes PCOM Georgia's diverse community and offers advice to young women aspiring to become health professionals.
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Sisters, Brothers in Medicine Hold Workshop for Local Youth
September 18, 2023
PCOM South Georgia students hosted local youth for a healthcare worker skills workshop focused on taking vital signs.
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Supporting One Another to Become Better Individuals
September 15, 2023
Dr. Karen Vega reflects on the importance of Spanish-speaking medical personnel and the comfort patients feel when conversing in their native language.
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How Healthcare Professionals can Support Patients through Pregnancy Loss
September 12, 2023
Alexa Bonacquisti, PhD, and Kristen Hawk-Purcell, PsyD '23, presented to PCOM students about ways to approach this experience with their patients.
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Osteopathic Medical Schools Come Together to Promote the Field
September 12, 2023
Almost 200 students attended the Osteopathic Medical School Expo to learn about the med school experience and meet with representatives from 25 DO schools.
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Medical Students Battle for Culinary Accolades in First Taste the World Tourney
September 11, 2023
PCOM South Georgia's Nutrition in Medicine Club hosted a cooking contest to unite the community and celebrate our unique backgrounds.
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How to Eat Healthier: Tips for Mindful Eating Habits
September 11, 2023
PCOM Health Sciences faculty member Farzaneh Daghigh, PhD, gives tips on how to eat healthier through mindful eating habits.
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DO Students Get Head Start with FIRE Program
August 25, 2023
The two-week in-person summer program features lectures, panel discussions and facility tours students transition into medical school.
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Student Research Spotlight: Alec Wheeler (DO '26)
August 21, 2023
Wheeler is the first PCOM student to be accepted into the highly competitive urological research program at the University of California at San Diego.
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DO/PhD Graduate Continuing Research During Residency at Yale
August 17, 2023
First year anesthesiology resident David R. Garcia Castro, DO, PhD '23, discusses his research experience at PCOM and his future at Yale.
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Combination Approach Restores Motor Function of SBMA Mice, PCOM Study Finds
August 17, 2023
PCOM researchers find increasing the SIRT3 protein and inhibiting PARPs improves the motor endurance of mice modeling Kennedy's Disease.
![A Conversation with Newly-Appointed Dean Peter Bidey, DO]()
A Conversation with Newly-Appointed Dean Peter Bidey, DO
August 11, 2023
Newly-appointed dean of the osteopathic medicine program, Peter Bidey, DO, MSEd, discusses his new role and his vision for PCOM's doctoral program.
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Student Organizes Community Event in Honor of Her Late Mother
August 11, 2023
The Sophia G. Facey Back-to-School Community Bash help underserved families in Lawrenceville prepare for the new school year.
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Student Doctors Travel to Cambodia
August 10, 2023
First-year doctor of osteopathic medicine students from PCOM South Georgia recently traveled to Cambodia to gain a broader perspective on rural medicine.
