Then and Now: Pharmacy Students 
PCOM at 125

October 21, 2024

Study tools may have changed, and over time the College has certainly expanded, but its mission and familial sentiments have persisted. Pictured on the cover of the Summer 1995 issue of Digest Magazine, former PCOM students study together on campus during a cool summer day. Nearly thirty years later, on a sunny autumn day at PCOM Georgia, School of Pharmacy students Lauren Callaway (PharmD ‘26) and Dauda “Jimmy” Koroma (PharmD ‘26) study together outside.

PCOM students have a long history of camaraderie and support, and both Callaway and Koroma agree that the School of Pharmacy feels like a family where everyone is committed to each other's success.

“The strong support and camaraderie among students and faculty have been very important to my experience, making it a place where we all lift each other up to achieve our goals,” said Callaway.

Koroma also feels immense support from his fellow students and professors. “It may sound cliché when I say that at PCOM we are a family, but when you experience that bond, then you will understand,” he said. “The school is diverse with students, employees, and faculty members from different backgrounds helping each other with one purpose—to achieve success.”

In 1995, neither the PCOM Georgia campus nor the School of Pharmacy existed. Today, Koroma looks forward to being a part of the PCOM family for the rest of his life.

“What I am currently learning about how to be successful in this profession is due to this school. I will always be willing to give back to this college to help promote our good name,” he said.

To Callaway, PCOM’s growth shows how much the College has changed to meet the changing needs of health care. “I feel honored to be part of this 125-year legacy, contributing to an institution that continues to push the boundaries of medical knowledge and care in all aspects,” she said.

Looking ahead, Callaway’s hope for the future is to make a meaningful difference in the lives of her patients while also supporting and uplifting her colleagues. “I hope to become someone who empowers others to reach their goals and improve the quality of care we provide together,” she said.

Koroma’s aspirations include passing the NAPLEX and law exam to become a successful board-certified pharmacist. “I want to carry the legacy of PCOM and ensure my achievements bring a positive impression to the College, and inspire others to be part of this great family that is PCOM,” he said.