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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program
![Morgan Fuller Selected as Student DO of the Year]()
Morgan Fuller Selected as Student DO of the Year
December 10, 2020
Fourth year medical student Morgan Fuller (DO '21) was recognized for her professionalism and leadership within the College and the community.
![Chantel Thompson Named PCOM Student DO of the Year]()
Chantel Thompson Named PCOM Student DO of the Year
December 3, 2020
Chantel Thompson (DO/MPH '22) will represent PCOM in a nationwide contest hosted by the American Association of Colleges and Osteopathic Medicine.
![Teaching Continues Through Tele-Simulation]()
Teaching Continues Through Tele-Simulation
December 2, 2020
Video and web technologies allow DO students to diagnose and treat simulated patients during virtual case scenarios.
![DO Students Prepare to Practice Statewide]()
DO Students Prepare to Practice Statewide
November 20, 2020
Rotations and clerkships allow medical students to learn under the guidance of physicians in a variety of specialties.
![Professor Finds a True Calling in Teaching]()
Professor Finds a True Calling in Teaching
November 9, 2020
Faculty member Nikita Mirajkar, PhD, reflects on educating future physicians and contributing to PCOM's mission in the South.
![Medical Humanities Course Develops Students' Empathy]()
Medical Humanities Course Develops Students' Empathy
October 20, 2020
DO students are taking part in art, music and storytelling lessons to improve their observation and communication skills.
![SOMA Virtual 5K Raises Funds for Communities in Need]()
SOMA Virtual 5K Raises Funds for Communities in Need
October 13, 2020
SOMA hosts first-ever 5K run to benefit the PCOM Hearts Student-Run Clinics, located throughout the Philadelphia area.
![Medical Students Receive NHSC Scholarships]()
Medical Students Receive NHSC Scholarships
October 7, 2020
The National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program will pay full tuition for Yesenia Stephens (DO '24) and Jasmine Rogers (DO '23).
![Student Committee Designs Medical Spanish Curriculum]()
Student Committee Designs Medical Spanish Curriculum
October 6, 2020
A four part virtual series will teach medical students and faculty members using online lectures, group practice and tutors.
![PCOM South Georgia Begins Virtual Interview Season]()
PCOM South Georgia Begins Virtual Interview Season
October 2, 2020
The DO program's committees will conduct admissions interviews online to ensure safety and lower costs for prospective students.
![Four Named to LMSA Regional Board]()
Four Named to LMSA Regional Board
October 1, 2020
Three PCOM Georgia students and one alumni were elected to the Southeast Regional Latino Medical Student Association Executive Board.
![DO Students Practice Listening Skills with Veterans]()
DO Students Practice Listening Skills with Veterans
September 30, 2020
First-year DO students take part in “Veteran’s Affair: My Life, My Story”, a community experience designed to challenge listening skills.
![Women in Medicine: Lauren Noto-Bell, DO '06]()
Women in Medicine: Lauren Noto-Bell, DO '06
September 22, 2020
Dr. Noto-Bell shares what inspired her to become a doctor and describes what can be done to advance equity for women in medicine.
![Woman in Medicine: Kristie Petree, DO '13]()
Woman in Medicine: Kristie Petree, DO '13
September 21, 2020
PCOM South Georgia's assistant professor and OMM site director has always envisioned a career in patient care.
![College Aims to Fill the Need for Rural Physicians]()
College Aims to Fill the Need for Rural Physicians
September 9, 2020
PCOM South Georgia was established in the southwest region of the state in 2019 to address the shortage of physicians in rural areas.
![Student Group Facilitates Free Flu Shots]()
Student Group Facilitates Free Flu Shots
September 9, 2020
PCOM Georgia medical students are working with local organizations to offer free flu shots for uninsured adults in Gwinnett County.
![Understanding the Whole Person Approach]()
Understanding the Whole Person Approach
September 2, 2020
PCOM South Georgia trains doctors to fully see their patients by looking at lifestyle, diet and mental health in addition to symptoms.
![Pruitt Appointed National Research Rep of COSGP]()
Pruitt Appointed National Research Rep of COSGP
August 27, 2020
PCOM Georgia medical student Christian Pruitt (DO '22) will promote research opportunities for osteopathic students.
![Teaching Students How to Learn]()
Teaching Students How to Learn
August 13, 2020
George Fredrick, MD, teaches DO students primary care skills such as gathering patient history and performing physical exams.
![Students Take Learning to the Kitchen]()
Students Take Learning to the Kitchen
July 27, 2020
PCOM South Georgia DO students learned about dieting, nutrition and cooking during a culinary medicine course.
