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A Humble Genius

April 14, 2022

Beloved professor David Festinger, PhD, is remembered as an amazing instructor and researcher—and an even better person.


A Pandemic Within a Pandemic: Addressing Marginalized and Minoritized Communities to Foster Recovery

July 6, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is a socioeconomic crisis for underrepresented communities. College alumni discuss the effects and offer solutions.


Reimagining Public Health: Pivoting from Pandemic Response to Future Prevention

July 6, 2021

Four PCOM alumni describe how their workplaces are pivoting to prepare themselves and their patients for future pandemics.


Rethinking Burnout, Mental Health and Well-Being

July 5, 2021

PCOM alumni provide tips for battling med school burnout as the COVID-19 epidemic has taken a heavy toll on healthcare professionals.


Meta L. Christy, DO: The First African American Osteopathic Physician

February 16, 2021

PCOM celebrates the legacy of Dr. Christy by exploring her educational and professional career as a DO.


Standing on her Shoulders: Celebrating Meta L. Christy, DO, and African American Alumnae Trailblazers

February 16, 2021

Seven PCOM alumnae share their experiences as African American female doctors, health professionals and leaders.


Founders' Day 2021

February 15, 2021

Students, faculty and alumni are honored for their dedication to the College and the osteopathic profession.


PCOM Heroes of the Front Lines

June 22, 2020

Digest Magazine salutes Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine alumni fighting valiantly on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle.


Exams May Be Cancelled, But Humanity Is Not: A Medical Student Perspective on the COVID-19 Pandemic

June 22, 2020

Physicians in training at PCOM provide perspective on health care and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Celebrating a Golden Jubilee, Marking a Retirement

June 22, 2020

Lavinia "Vinnie" Lafferty's career as executive assistant to the president and secretary to the Board of Trustees has spanned five decades.


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