After six months of service as interim dean, Robert Lloyd, DO '91, FACOS, has been appointed dean of the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program at PCOM South Georgia.
Since joining the College in 2020, Lloyd has been instrumental in providing experienced leadership and continuity, guiding both preclinical and clinical education that has strengthened the campus' momentum and student success.
“This is a pivotal time for our campus, with a growing class size and the continuing evolution of osteopathic medical education,” said Lloyd. “I look forward to the continued collaboration with students, faculty and staff to foster stability, ensure innovation in our curriculum, and further our commitment to serving underserved communities.”
A 1991 graduate of PCOM, Lloyd also completed his general surgery residency at the College in 1996. Following his training, he practiced as a general surgeon in rural East Tennessee for more than two decades, offering comprehensive surgical care across gastrointestinal, laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures. His professional experience has instilled a deep understanding of the needs of rural and underserved communities—an emphasis he brings to his leadership role in South Georgia.
“Dr. Lloyd's experience, commitment and vision will further strengthen PCOM South Georgia's mission to prepare exceptional physicians to serve communities in Georgia,” said Peter Bidey, DO '08, dean and chief academic officer of PCOM's Osteopathic Medicine program.
In addition to being board certified in general surgery, Lloyd is also a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and member of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners.
In 2019, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), a premier osteopathic medical school established in 1899, extended its commitment to the Southeast by establishing PCOM South Georgia. An additional teaching location in Moultrie, Georgia, PCOM South Georgia offers both a full, four-year medical program leading to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree and a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences. PCOM is a private, not-for-profit institution that trains professionals in the health and behavioral sciences fields. Joining PCOM Georgia in Suwanee in helping to meet the healthcare needs of the state, PCOM South Georgia focuses on educating physicians for the region. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 229-668-3110.
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