Get to Know Bryan Ginn, Jr.
Chief Campus Officer of PCOM Georgia
August 19, 2022During his tenure as Chief Campus Officer of PCOM Georgia, Bryan Ginn has used his
wealth of knowledge and experience to develop and expand the mission of PCOM in the
state of Georgia. In celebration of his 10 years with the College, Bryan Ginn reflects
on his time at PCOM Georgia and his life off campus.
Tell us about your role as Chief Campus Officer at PCOM Georgia.
I would describe this role as a conduit to the PCOM leadership team in Philadelphia. I work to make certain that we are effectively addressing any operational
opportunities or issues that may arise on our campus or in the community. I operate
on the basis of “no surprises”, so I try to make sure I effectively communicate the
needs and mission of the Georgia campus.
What are you most proud of from your time at PCOM Georgia?
During the past ten years, we have accomplished a great deal at PCOM Georgia. In addition
to increasing our state funding, we have expanded the program offering and extended
the reach of the PCOM brand. I was very proud to be a part of opening PCOM South Georgia and expanding the mission of PCOM to focus specifically on rural communities and
rural medicine since I grew up in rural Georgia.
One thing I am very proud of is the emphasis I’ve placed on communication. I remember
when I came to my interview at PCOM, I asked “How do you communicate amongst yourselves?”
and I learned that there was no set system for effective communication. When I started
at PCOM Georgia, I implemented a “Team Leads Meeting” that allowed administrative
department heads to come together to discuss the projects they were working on and
to ensure collaboration. In the wake of COVID-19, we started “Suwanee Summit”. This
recurring meeting, which includes both academic and administrative leaders, allows
us to come together to talk about coordination issues and move the mark. It also gives
all programs access to campus leadership and helps us meet the needs of the students.
What is your favorite thing about PCOM Georgia?
The people, absolutely the people. We have great folks who work together and who are
dedicated to educating the next generation of the healthcare workforce. The mission
is critically important, but the people drive the mission, and they are highly focused
on what they set out to do. I have found the people here to be extremely focused on
the mission of their academic programs or their support function. I believe we have
a great team here at PCOM, professionals who bring different temperaments, talents
and convictions to the table. Everyone works together to meet the needs of our students.
What’s something people would be surprised to learn about you?
Having grown up in a political family, I would spend summers in Washington, D.C. running
around the Capitol. My dad was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for ten
years, serving the first congressional district of Georgia. I spent my childhood learning
about good governance, and I actually ran for Congress at the age of twenty-seven.
It was that experience, and my loss in that campaign, that brought me to higher education
advancement and external affairs.
What do you like to do in your free time?
Well, you would think someone who grew up in Augusta, Georgia, home of the Master’s,
would be good at golf, but I’m just a weekend duffer. You would also think, being
second cousins with country-singer Luke Bryan, I might have some musical skills. Unfortunately,
he was blessed with all the musical talent in our family. I love being outdoors, spending
time with my family. I really enjoy a weekend out on the lake on my boat, Sweet Caroline,
named after my bride of thirty-three years.
About PCOM Georgia
Established in 2005, PCOM Georgia is a branch campus of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), a private,
not-for-profit, accredited institution of higher education with a storied 125-year
history dedicated to the healthcare professions. Located in Suwanee (Gwinnett County),
PCOM Georgia offers doctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy and physical
therapy. Graduate degrees are offered in biomedical sciences, medical laboratory science
and physician assistant studies. The campus joins PCOM South Georgia in Moultrie in
helping to meet the healthcare needs of the state. Emphasizing "a whole person" approach
to care, PCOM Georgia focuses on educational excellence, interprofessional education
and service to the community. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 678-225-7500. The campus is also home to the Georgia Osteopathic Care Center,
an osteopathic manipulative medicine clinic, which is open to the public by appointment.
For more information, visit pcomgeorgiahealth.org.
Contact Us
Jamesia Harrison, MS
Assistant Director, News and Media Relations
Email: jamesiaha@pcom.edu
Office: 678-225-7532 | Cell: 470-572-7558
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