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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program
![Tony Sciuva (DO '24) Named Student DO of the Year]()
Tony Sciuva (DO '24) Named Student DO of the Year
January 19, 2023
Peers honored Tony Sciuva (DO '24) with the nomination for his role as a student leader and his dedication to the PCOM South Georgia community.
![PCOM South Georgia & Colquitt Regional Medical Center Partnership]()
PCOM South Georgia & Colquitt Regional Medical Center Partnership
January 17, 2023
The strategic partnership has created an ideal environment for medical students to attend school, gain experiential training and begin careers in the area.
![Sahara Peters (DO ’24) Named PCOM Georgia DO Student of the Year]()
Sahara Peters (DO ’24) Named PCOM Georgia DO Student of the Year
January 6, 2023
A committee of faculty members and fellow med students chose Sahara Peters (DO '24) for her contributions to the DO program and commitment to community service.
![PCOM Georgia Students Provide Support to Community Members]()
PCOM Georgia Students Provide Support to Community Members
December 22, 2022
Students, faculty and staff embrace the season of giving by offering their time and talent to some of Suwanee’s most vulnerable community members.
![NBOME President to Visit PCOM Georgia]()
NBOME President to Visit PCOM Georgia
December 21, 2022
John Gimpel, DO '88, president and CEO of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) will visit campus to meet with faculty and students.
![Brianna Hector (DO '26) Selected for NIH Research Program]()
Brianna Hector (DO '26) Selected for NIH Research Program
December 16, 2022
The PCOM med student will investigate maternal mortality rates of Black and Latino mothers in the Philadelphia area using the research hub.
![PCOM Hosts SAMOPS Military Symposium]()
PCOM Hosts SAMOPS Military Symposium
December 15, 2022
Medical students from across the country attended the event which featured a speech from former physician to the White House, Captain Sean Conley, DO '06.
![PCOM Students Attend Evening With Healthcare Executives]()
PCOM Students Attend Evening With Healthcare Executives
December 13, 2022
Carlo Comia (DO '24) and members of Aspiring Physician Executives (APEx) organized "Evening with Executives", a networking event for future healthcare leaders.
![PCOM Student Co-Curates Exhibit at the African American Museum in Philadelphia]()
PCOM Student Co-Curates Exhibit at the African American Museum in Philadelphia
December 2, 2022
Drawing from her own experience, Janita Aidonia Matoke (DO '26) helped showcase the challenges Black students face while in pursuit of a healthcare career.
![Freed Honored by State Pediatrics Association]()
Freed Honored by State Pediatrics Association
November 21, 2022
PCOM Georgia faculty member Gary Freed, DO, was recognized for his lifetime of work and contributions to the pediatric profession.
![Despite Obstacles, Sisters Stand Side by Side in their White Coats]()
Despite Obstacles, Sisters Stand Side by Side in their White Coats
November 15, 2022
Osteopathic medical students Jessica and Danielle Myara share what led them to PCOM Georgia in their goal to become physicians.
![Women in Medicine Discuss Challenges and Experiences]()
Women in Medicine Discuss Challenges and Experiences
November 7, 2022
As part of Women in Medicine month, PCOM faculty and students share their experiences and challenges as female doctors and student physicians.
![Clinical Clerkships Provide Hands-On Experience for Medical Students]()
Clinical Clerkships Provide Hands-On Experience for Medical Students
November 4, 2022
Clinical clerkships provide medical students with the opportunity to examine, evaluate and provide care for patients.
![PCOM Student Organizes CME at APPA 50th Anniversary]()
PCOM Student Organizes CME at APPA 50th Anniversary
October 28, 2022
Monica Villegas' (DO `24) Continuing Medical Education program was featured at the Association of Philippine Physicians in America's national convention.
![DO Students Discover Racial Discrepancies in Pulse Oximetry Readings]()
DO Students Discover Racial Discrepancies in Pulse Oximetry Readings
October 27, 2022
PCOM South Georgia medical students discovered current pulse oximetry technology can produce inaccurate results in patients with darker skin tones.
![Pharmacy and Medical Students Receive White Coats]()
Pharmacy and Medical Students Receive White Coats
October 27, 2022
Students from PCOM Georgia's PharmD and DO programs gathered at the Gas South Theatre to participate in the traditional white coat ceremony.
![DO Class of 2026 Celebrates White Coat Ceremony]()
DO Class of 2026 Celebrates White Coat Ceremony
October 25, 2022
Marking the symbolic start of their medical careers, 280 first-year medical students received their white coats.
![Students Receive White Coats and Words of Wisdom]()
Students Receive White Coats and Words of Wisdom
October 25, 2022
The DO class of 2026 participated in the fourth-annual white coat ceremony, a tradition symbolizing the transition from student to physician.
![From the Classroom to the Kitchen]()
From the Classroom to the Kitchen
October 24, 2022
PCOM medical students swapped their scalpels for spatulas in the "Diced" challenge, a culinary and fundraising event developed by Vetri Community Partnership.
![PCOM Community Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month]()
PCOM Community Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
October 20, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Hispanic and Latinx culture but also shines a light on the need for more representation in the field of health care.
