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From Undocumented Immigrant to Medical Student

October 9, 2023

Mauricio Soto (DO '27) is excited to give back to the South Georgia community that helped him get to medical school.

Medical Spanish Course Prepares Med Students for Outreach and Rotations

October 6, 2023

The conversational Spanish lessons improve DO students' cultural competencies and patient connections.

'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.

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.

Meet Ryan Almodovar (DO '25)

September 26, 2023

Medical student Ryan Almodovar shares how PCOM Georgia's DO program is preparing him to become a family physician that cares for diverse communities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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