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Peter Bidey, DO, MSEd, FACOFP, First-Generation Spotlight

December 5, 2023

Dr. Bidey stresses the importance of finding a mentor and not being afraid of asking for help. Put yourself out there and give back along the way.

Patience A. Mason, MEd, First-Generation Spotlight

December 1, 2023

Patience Mason is the Chief Student Affairs Officer for PCOM, overseeing student activities for more than 2,800 students.

Annual DEI Awards Celebrate Faculty, Staff Contributions

November 2, 2023

Employees across the College's three locations were recognized for their commitment to advancing issues of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Promoting Respect

November 1, 2023

PCOM holds its students, faculty and staff to high standards of respect while celebrating differences and fostering inclusivity.

Modern Healthcare Names Pickron-Davis Among Top Diversity Leaders

October 26, 2023

With Marcine Pickron-Davis, PhD, at the helm, PCOM advances DEI initiatives through inclusive healthcare programs and health equity partnerships.

PCOM Receives Ninth Consecutive 'Excellence in Diversity' Award

October 13, 2023

PCOM has been awarded the 2023 HEED Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

'It's Not Common to See Us': Paving the Way Is Bittersweet

October 11, 2023

PCOM's Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) fosters an environment of inclusivity and aims to increase the number of Hispanic and Latino medical students.

'Embracing Your Whole Self': Reflections on Latino Representation

October 6, 2023

Renata Brito-Cherrin (PsyD '28) shares how she didn't really start to thrive until she was able to accept every part of her identity.

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