The Philadelphia Medical Osteopathic Medicine ( PCOM ) is a private, nonprofit graduate college, with a major campus located on 17 acres in Philadelphia, in the US state of Pennsylvania, and an additional campus located on 20 acres in Suwanee, Georgia. PCOM offers degree programs in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, psychology, physician assistant studies, and forensic medicine. With 2,418 students (2014-15), PCOM is one of the oldest and largest osteopathic medical schools in the world.
Founded in 1899 as the world's third osteopathic medical school, PCOM is the first osteopathic medical school in the northeastern United States. In 1993, PCOM began offering master's degrees in biomedical sciences, and in 1995 began a doctorate in clinical psychology (PsyD). In 2005, PCOM opened its second campus in Suwanee, Georgia. PCOM also operates five primary health care centers in collaboration with several educational hospitals. PCOM sponsors a residency training program, which trains newly graduated doctors. The Center for Chronic Disorders of Aging, which aims to improve the quality of life for the elderly, is located on the Philadelphia campus.
All programs at PCOM have professional accreditation. PCOM is accredited by the Association of Colleges and Schools of Central America. The Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association.
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Histori
PCOM was founded on January 24, 1899 as the Philadelphia College and Infirmary of Osteopathy (PCIO). It was the third osteopathic medical school opened in the United States. In September 1899, the first PCIO title was awarded, and in February 1900, the first "PCIO" class, consisting of one woman and one MD, graduated. In May 1921, PCIO was renamed Philadelphia College of Osteopathy (PCO). In 1967, the school adopted its current name, becoming Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM).
In 1973, PCOM opened a new building, Evans Hall, and moved to its current campus along City Avenue in Philadelphia. In 1979, PCOM acquired an adjacent office building, later named Rowland Hall in honor of the 4th President of PCOM. From 1995-1999, Evans Hall expanded to include a modern osteopathic medicine manipulative lab (OMM), more classrooms, a new cafeteria, and a reception office.
During the 1990s a series of new graduate programs were added, extending the scope of medical schools to health care-related programs. In 1993, PCOM embarked on a graduate program in biomedical sciences, offering postgraduate certificates and a Master of Science degree. In 1995, the Doctor of Psychology program was established. In 2005, the school opened a branch campus in Georgia, which passed the first DO class in 2009.
For over a century, PCOM has trained doctors, health practitioners, and behavioral scientists. In the United States, there are two types of doctors: DO doctors and MD doctors. Both are qualified doctors, licensed to prescribe drugs and perform surgery.
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Academics
As a stand-alone medical school, PCOM only offers postgraduate training. The degrees offered by the college include:
Philadelphia Campus
- Osteopathic Medical Doctor
- DO/Master of Business Administration (DO/MBA)
- DO/Master of Public Health (DO/MPH)
- DO/Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling (DO/MS)
- DO/Master of Science/PhD in Health Policy (DO/MS/PhD)
- DO/Master of Science in Forensic Medicine (DO/MS)
- Clinical Masters (MSc)
- DO/Master of Science in Organizational Development and Leadership (DO/MS)
- DO/Business Certificate (DO)
- DO/PhD in Molecular Biology (DO/PhD)
- Study Doctor Assistant
- MS in Health Sciences - Doctoral Assistant Study (MS)
- Biomedical Sciences
- MS in Biomedical Sciences (MS)
- Forensic Medicine
- MS in Forensic Medicine (MS)
- Psychology
- Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD)
- School Psychology (PsyD, EdS, MS)
- Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling (MS)
- The Master of Science in Clinical Health Counseling and Psychology (MS)
- The Master of Science in Organizational Development and Leadership (MS)
- Master of Science in Aging and Long-term Care Administration (MS)
- Master of Science in Public Health Management and Administration (MS) Graduate Certificate of Postgraduate Study and Advanced Graduate Certificate of Study (CAGS/CGS)
- Postdoctoral Certificate in Clinical Health Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology
Georgia Campus
- Osteopathic Medical Doctor
- Osteopathic Medical Doctor (DO)
- PCOM School of Pharmacy - Georgia Campus
- Doctor Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Biomedical Sciences
- Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MS)
- Study Doctor Assistant
- Master of Science in Health Sciences - Doctor of Study Assistant (MS)
- Physical Therapy
- Physical Therapy Doctor (DPT)
Campus
PCOM operates two campuses; one campus is located in Philadelphia and another near Atlanta, Georgia. The Philadelphia campus is 17 acres, and the Georgia campus is 20 hectares.
In 2005, PCOM-Georgia enrolled the first class of osteopathic medical students. The current Georgian campus offers Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degrees, Doctor of Pharmacy degrees, and graduate programs in biomedical sciences and physician assistant studies.
PCOM Library
The PCOM library provides a source of information to support educational, research and clinical activities of the College. The mission of the library is twofold: to provide users with access to a variety of quality information sources and to assist users in acquiring the skills necessary to use resources effectively.
Electronic collections include bibliographic and index databases, textbooks and monographs, complete text research and clinical journals, streaming videos, mobile applications, and catalogs of local, regional and national biomedical collections.
Library staff assist students, faculty, and staff in obtaining and using information by providing educational and reference services. Each academic program is served by a special liaison librarian who makes subject guides targeted for courses and research topics, helping students and faculty find books, take articles, and effectively locate and manage information sources.
The library is also responsible for the creation of a repository of College institutions, Digital Commons at PCOM. The Digital Commons maintain and disseminate College history, College life records, and the intellectual output of students, faculty, and staff in the form of dissertations, papers, and posters.
Accreditation
- Education Accreditation Assessment Commission for Physician Assistant, Inc.
- American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
- American Psychological Association
- The Commonwealth of the Pennsylvania Department of Education
- Association of Primary and Secondary Schools
Healthcare center
In addition to its affiliates with several educational hospitals, PCOM runs five primary health care centers including: Sullivan County Medical Center, Roxborough Health Center, Cambria Street Health Center, Lancaster Avenue Health Center, and Family Practices at PCOM. The clinic serves the dual purpose of providing community-based health care as well as providing educational experience for medical students. Services include family medicine, gynecology, dermatology, geriatrics, psychology, and OMM.
Residency program
The PCOM program includes a multi-hospital integrated approach. The total number of positions may vary with the program director's plan and timeframe for implementation.
- Family Medicine
- General Surgery
- Geriatric
- Internal Medicine
- Neurosurgery
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Plastic Reconstruction Surgery
Chronic Disturbance Center of Aging
The mission of the Center for Chronic Disorders of Aging (CCDA) at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is to improve the quality of life for all individuals suffering from chronic diseases and age-related disorders. The CCDA promotes a better understanding of the nature of the chronic disease process by supporting basic and applied investigations, and provides educational opportunities for communities, scientists and health care professionals. The CCDA develops its mission through an interdisciplinary approach that combines scientific research, education, and clinical application to chronic diseases and disorders associated with the aging process.
Famous Alumni
The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine has trained 12,941 doctors, with 2,467 non-physician alumni. PCOM alumni are practicing in all areas of medicine, holding leadership positions in the medical community, teaching in many of the country's leading medical schools, and serving in every branch of the military.
- Ethel D. Allen, D.O., an American Republican politician.
- Bo Bartlett, American realist painter.
- Ronald R. Blanck, D.O., the first and only osteopathic doctor ever to appoint the Surgeon General of the US Army.
- Ira W. Drew, D.O., a Democratic politician at the US House of Representatives.
- Ted Eisenberg, D.O., Guinness World Record holder for most breast augmentation operations performed.
- Steven Eisenberg, D.O., is known as "The Singing Cancer Doctor."
- Joseph Gambone, DO, MPH, author of Hints of Midwifery and Gynecology . An Antarctic Gambone Peak was named in his honor in 1970.
- Joe Heck, D.O. is the US Representative for Nevada's 3rd congress district and a member of the Republican Party.
- Harold Marion Osborn D.O., US Olympic Gold Medalist on track.
- W. Kenneth Riland, D.O., doctor for President Richard M. Nixon and New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller, and cofounder of the New York Institute of Technology of Osteopathic Medicine.
- Charles Sophy, D.O., psychiatrist, Medical Director for LA's Department of Children and Family Services, and author of several books.
- Sue Baily, DO - former administrator for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Mitchel Storey, DO - head of clinics at the University of Washington, and team of doctors for The Seattle Mariners since 1985.
- Jay Bhatt, DO, MPH - Chief Medical Officer and President and CEO of Research on Health and Education Trust from the American Hospital Association.
- Dr. Umar Johnson, PsyD - author, speaker, and self-described Pan-Africanism Prince, and seen in part 1 of the ongoing documentary, Hidden Colors
See also
- School of Medicine in Pennsylvania
References
External links
- Digital Commons on PCOM
- Official PCOM website
- PCOM Library in Internet Archive
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