The Office of Campus and Community Partnerships at PCOM South Georgia is dedicated to strengthening healthcare education, research, and community wellness through impactful programs.
By providing hands-on learning experiences in rural medicine and fostering innovative collaborations, we equip future healthcare leaders with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to excel. Through a commitment to whole-person care and real-world application, we empower students, faculty, and staff to make meaningful contributions that enhance health outcomes and build stronger, healthier communities.
AgriHealth at PCOM South Georgia is an innovative initiative dedicated to improving the health and well-being of agricultural communities through hands-on training, research, and community service. Rooted in the osteopathic philosophy of whole-person care, AgriHealth takes a holistic approach—acknowledging the deep connection between the body, mind, and environment.
South Georgia’s agricultural industry is a cornerstone of the region’s economy and community, powered by resilient and hardworking individuals. AgriHealth at PCOM South Georgia builds on this strength by integrating healthcare and agriculture to enhance the well-being of rural communities. Through innovative partnerships, hands-on learning, and preventive health initiatives, we empower farmworkers and their families with the resources, education, and care they need to thrive. At the same time, we are equipping the next generation of physicians with the skills and knowledge to serve agricultural communities with excellence and a deep understanding of their unique health needs.
Designed to bring health education and preventive screenings directly to rural residents and farmers, these clinics provide:
Partners: Sunbelt Ag Expo, Boys & Girls Club of Moultrie/Colquitt County
Providing agricultural workers and their families with practical health knowledge, these workshops focus on:
Partners: Rural Health Initiative, Sunbelt Ag Expo
Strengthening the foundation for lifelong health, this initiative includes:
Partners: Boys & Girls Club of Moultrie/Colquitt County
Through research-driven solutions, we aim to improve health outcomes for agricultural communities, including migrant farmworkers. Our focus includes:
Partners: Southern Valley Farms
By providing education, resources, and research-driven solutions, PCOM South Georgia is preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals to support rural communities in leading healthier lives.
PCOM's Community Wellness Initiative (CWI) was founded to create educational and health services programming that support health and wellness in communities surrounding the College's locations.
CWI programs and events provide opportunities for PCOM students and staff to engage in patient care, community health education and research.
The Community-Based Research Faculty Fellowship was created by the Office of Campus and Community Partnerships in collaboration with the Division of Research and the PCOM Library.
Funding is awarded annually to faculty members who engage community-based organizations and PCOM students in collaborative research studies. Preference is given to proposals that focus on inter-professional initiatives and allow multiple students to volunteer with research duties.
Examples of studies and engagement projects include examining vaccine COVID hesitancy in local communities and exploring health services barriers in rural communities.
The Office of Campus and Community Partnerships routinely hosts lecturers and guest speakers.
The PCOM Safe Space program creates spaces where all people may feel welcome and safe. Participants are taught to be aware of the diversity of gender identity and sexual orientation and how to be part of a community of allies for LGBTQIA people. Enrollment is free and open to any faculty, staff, administrators and students at PCOM, PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia.
The President's Campus and Community Engagement Award is given to a graduating student in each academic program at PCOM, PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia, who has made a unique contribution to the College's mission of “educating health professionals to care for the whole person and advance the health of diverse communities.”
The Office of Campus and Community Partnerships and PCOM South Georgia's Sistahs in Medicine student organization welcomed a panel of local physicians to discuss practicing medicine in rural areas. Featured panelists included Dr. Jessica Brumfield Mitchum, Dr. Fredrick Powell, Dr. Wes Ross and Dr. Randall Sisam.
Additional programs and events hosted by the PCOM South Georgia Student Campus and Community Partnership Council include Lupus Awareness Month, Sisters in Medicine: Sister Circles, Diwali Festival, Suicide Awareness Week, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness, Breast Cancer Awareness, Disability Awarness, First Generation Celebration, World AIDS Day, Mommy & Me Brunch, Maternal Health Panel, Testimonies of Hope Panel, Eid Celebration, and more.
The PCOM South Georgia Opportunities Academy is a summer enrichment program for local high school students interested in healthcare careers. Medical students, faculty and staff at PCOM South Georgia lead participants through full days of hands-on learning. Youth explore various medical subjects from cardiology to infectious diseases to neuroscience as well as gain exposure to different careers in health care.
The Junior Sisters in Medicine and Junior Brothers in Medicine programs are unique initiatives designed to foster early interest and provide support for young students who aspire to pursue a career in the medical field. This is a partnership with local nonprofit organizations. This program is committed to nurturing a generation of future doctors by offering education, mentorship and hands-on experiences in various medical disciplines.
Area physicians worked alongside PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia faculty, staff and students to expose local youth to careers in health care. Bainbridge High School students participated in various biology, anatomy and health exercises as part of the national Health Career Collaborative (HCC) initiative.
The SISTERS (Scholarship Initiative for Supporting Transformative Excellence in Research and Science) research pathway program is a pioneering initiative designed to empower undergraduate students by providing them with research opportunities and mentorship in the field of healthcare. This program, led by the Sisters in Medicine at PCOM South Georgia, offers participants hands-on experience in research, guided by the mentorship of medical students who are passionate about osteopathic medicine.
Through the SISTERS program, undergraduates will gain invaluable exposure to the principles and practices of osteopathic medicine, while actively contributing to research that addresses unique health challenges. The program is committed to fostering a new generation of scholars and healthcare professionals who are dedicated to advancing healthcare and making a transformative impact in their communities.
At PCOM South Georgia, we are committed to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve. We welcome opportunities to collaborate with local organizations, schools, and community groups through health education, outreach, and volunteer support. If you are hosting an event and would like PCOM South Georgia students, faculty, or staff to participate, please complete our community event request form. This helps us understand how we can best support your efforts. Once submitted, a member of our team will review your request and follow up within 5-7 business days.
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