Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Name	Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Locations	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Atlanta, Georgia
Established	January 24, 1899
Campus	Urban
Type	Private coeducational
Classification	Medical & Graduate
Enrollment	Total Approx. 1800
President	Matthew Schure, PhD
School Colors	Burgundy and Gray
Motto	"Mens et Manus" (The Mind and the Hand)
Website	www.pcom.edu

The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) is one of the oldest and largest osteopathic medical schools. Founded in 1899, PCOM is home to over 1000 medical students as well as graduate-level students in several other fields of health care. One of the largest medical schools in the United States, PCOM is the largest civilian producer of US military physicians. The college stresses the importance of primary care, and produces many primary care physicians. In 2005, PCOM opened a branch campus in Suwanee, Georgia.

History

The Philadelphia College and Infirmary of Osteopathy (PCIO) was founded on January 24, 1899 by the Rev. Mason W. Pressly, D.O., and Oscar John Snyder, D.O in the Stephen Girard Building at 21 S. 12th Street. In September 1899 the first PCIO degree was awarded to a transfer student; the first PCIO "class," comprising one woman and one MD, graduated in February 1900. PCIO was officially renamed to Philadelphia College of Osteopathy (PCO) in May 1921. PCO became the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in May 1967. PCOM relocated to its current campus along City Avenue in Philadelphia in 1973 with the opening of Evans Hall. In 1979, PCOM acquired the adjacent office building and later named it Rowland Hall in honor of PCOM's 4th President. From 1995-1999, Evans Hall expanded to include a modern OMM Lab, more classrooms, a new cafeteria, and the Office of Admission.

In 1993, PCOM started the graduate program in biomedical science, offering graduate certificates and Master of Science degrees. The Doctor of Psychology was started in 1995. During the 1990s a series of new graduate level programs were added, expanding the scope of the medical school to a wide range of health-care related programs. In 2005 the school expanded to Georgia with a new branch campus, which graduated its first D.O. class in 2009.

Campuses

Encompassing two campuses- one in Philadelphia and one outside of Atlanta- PCOM is equally proud of its rich heritage and focus on the future. Convenient to Center City and the suburbs, the beautifully landscaped Philadelphia campus features ample parking and easy access to all buildings and facilities. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, inspiring frequent interaction between students and faculty. In 2005, Georgia Campus-PCOM enrolled its first class in response to the acute need for more health care providers to serve the growing population in Georgia and the surrounding states. The Georgia Campus offers the doctor of osteopathic medicine degree, doctor of pharmacy degree and graduate programs in biomedical sciences.

Academic Offerings

As a free-standing medical school, PCOM offers only graduate-level training. Degrees offered by the college include:

Philadelphia Programs:

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

• DO/Master of Business Administration (DO/MBA)

• DO/Master of Public Health (DO/MPH)

• DO/Master of Science/Doctor of Philosophy in Health Policy (DO/MS/PhD)

• DO/Master of Science in Forensic Medicine] (DO/MS)

• DO/Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences] (DO/MS)

• DO/Master of Science in Organizational Development and Leadership (DO/MS)

• DO/Master of Arts in Healthcare Ethics (DO/MA)

Physician Assistant Studies

• Master of Science in Health Sciences (MS)

Biomedical Sciences

• Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MS)

• Certificate of Graduate Study in Biomedical Sciences (Certificate)

Forensic Medicine

• Master of Science in Forensic Medicine (MS)

• Pathway Program in Forensic Medicine

Clinical Psychology

• Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD)

• Master of Science in Counseling and Clinical Health Psychology (MS)

• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS)

• Postdoctoral Certificates in Clinical Health Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology

School Psychology

• Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology (PsyD)

• Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology (EdS)

• Master of Science in School Psychology (MS)

Organizational Development and Leadership

• Master of Science in Organizational Development and Leadership (MS)

Georgia Programs:

GA-PCOM Osteopathic Medicine

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

• DO/Master of Business Administration (DO/MBA)

PCOM School of Pharmacy-Georgia Campus

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

GA-PCOM Biomedical Sciences

• Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MS)

• Certificate of Graduate Study in Biomedical Sciences (Certificate)

Residency program

PCOM offers a traditional rotating internship, 15 AOA-accredited postgraduate medical training programs, and fellowship program:

• Family Medicine
• Family Practice
• General Surgery
• Geriatrics
• Internal Medicine
• Neurosurgery
• Obstetrics/Gynecology
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopaedic Surgery
• Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
• Otorhinolaryngology
• Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
• Urologic Surgery
• Vascular Surgery
• Fellowship in Emergency Medical Services

Center for Chronic Disorders of Aging

PCOM's Center for Chronic Disorders of Aging is an interdiciplinary research organization. NIH-supported research includes fields such as Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular/reperfusion injury, chronic inflammatory responses, stem cells, and immunosenescence. The center provides research training for medical students as well as graduate students in both the basic sciences and clinical trials. Collaborating institutions include Kuopio University (Finland) , Thomas Jefferson University, Veterans Administration Medical Center, and the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Notable alumni

• Lt. General Ronald R. Blanck, D.O., M.A.C.P.; Surgeon General of the United States Army and Commander of the United States Army Medical Command
• Ira W. Drew, D.O.; member of the 75th Congress - Representative of the 7th District of Pennsylvania
• John (Jack) McPhilemy, D.O., Orthopaedic Surgeon, team doctor for the Philadelphia 76ers
• Michael F Ruggiero, D.O., Director of Osteopathic Medical Education, Texas A&M family Medicine Residency, College Station, Tx.

Organizations

• Phi Sigma Gamma - Male Osteopathic Fraternity
• Sigma Sigma Phi - Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity
• Kappa Sigma Phi - Women's Osteopathic Society
• Student Osteopathic Medical Association

References

www.pcomsurgery.org

External links

• Official website