Stay up to date with the latest stories and news from PCOM on Google.
Add us on GoogleA Future Pharmacist's Commitment to Community and Oncology Care
Antonio Taylor (PharmD '30)
November 2, 2026
In the small town of Attapulgus, Georgia, first-year pharmacy student Antonio Taylor (PharmD '30) lived along quiet dirt roads, cotton fields, two gas stations and a Dollar General store. It’s a close-knit community where neighbors know one another and where Taylor first learned the value of showing up for others.
As he begins the next chapter as a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) student at PCOM Georgia, he is preparing to don his white coat for the first time, carrying that community spirit and sense of service with him.
“Receiving my white coat is one of the highest honors I could ever dream of. It signifies that the faculty and the dean are entrusting the future of their profession to me— a responsibility that I do not take lightly.”
Taylor always knew he wanted a life devoted to service through health care, and at first, planned to become a physician assistant (PA), but then an invitation to explore PCOM Georgia's School of Pharmacy opened up a new path.
“I was drawn to the versatility of pharmacy, and I felt a sense of certainty that this was exactly where I was meant to be,” he said.
The community he's found at PCOM Georgia feels like a sort of family, connected and pulling for each other just like Attapulgus, he says.
“I chose PCOM Georgia because I wanted an environment where professors would invest in their students and know them by name, and I wanted to build meaningful relationships with my peers.”
The women who raised him—his mother, stepmother and grandmothers—have helped inspire his commitment to serving others. His grandmothers built thriving families despite growing up under Jim Crow; his mother became the first in her family to earn a doctoral degree; and his stepmother has been a powerful example of what it means to lead with strength and a heart for others.
“Witnessing the dedication of the women in my family has taught me that no obstacle is insurmountable. This foundation of perseverance is what continues to inspire me,” he said.
Looking ahead, Taylor wants to specialize in oncology pharmacy to help patients in his hometown navigate the complexities of cancer care.
“I aspire to deepen my work in oncology, where stark disparities in cancer mortality persist. As an oncology pharmacist, I want to help close that gap by maximizing medication safety and advocate for underserved communities.”
You May Also Like:
Joy Williford
Assistant Director, News and Media Relations
Office of Marketing and Communications
Email: joyde@pcom.edu
Office: 470-572-7558
Media Inquiries
About PCOM Georgia
PCOM Georgia has been serving students and the community for 20 years as a branch campus of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), a private, not-for-profit, accredited institution of higher education established in 1899. Located in Suwanee (Gwinnett County), PCOM Georgia offers doctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy and physical therapy. Graduate degrees are offered in biomedical sciences, medical laboratory science and physician assistant studies. The campus joins PCOM South Georgia in Moultrie in helping to meet the healthcare needs of the state. Emphasizing "a whole person" approach to care, PCOM Georgia focuses on educational excellence, interprofessional education and service to the community. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 678-225-7500. The campus is also home to the Georgia Osteopathic Care Center, an osteopathic manipulative medicine clinic, which is open to the public by appointment. For more information, visit pcomgeorgiahealth.org.
Contact Us
For general media inquiries, please contact the Office of Marketing and Communications at 215-871-6300 or communications@pcom.edu. Visit our media relations page to view contact information for public relations personnel.