Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) students in the Class of 2024 at PCOM Georgia have navigated a challenging journey marked by resilience and determination. From entering medical school amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, these students faced uncertainties about the unfolding years ahead. Yet, their perseverance bore fruit on March 15, 2024, as they celebrated Match Day—a pivotal moment in their medical careers.
Match Day, an annual tradition coordinated by the National Resident Matching Program, is a day filled with indescribable emotions as students anticipate learning where they will embark on the next phase of their medical journey through residency placements across the nation.
Andrea Mann, DO, FAAP, dean and chief academic officer of PCOM Georgia's osteopathic medicine program, captured the essence of the occasion: ”This is a day of ineffable emotion. In just a few minutes, you get to find out where you will be training for residency; finding out where you will further learn and perfect your craft.”
Addressing his classmates moments before the envelope-opening ceremony, Class Chair Dominick Ricci (DO '24) expressed gratitude for the shared experiences and growth they had encountered together: ”It has been the honor of a lifetime to spend these last four years with all of you, learning and growing. The people are what make this school truly great.”
Surrounded by the support of family and friends, the students eagerly awaited the revelation of their residency matches. The atmosphere filled with excitement as envelopes were opened, revealing the destinations of where they would hone their skills.
PCOM Georgia students celebrated exceptional residency placements in programs such as Northside Gwinnett, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Morehouse, Virginia Tech, and the University of South Carolina. Each match represented not only a professional milestone but also a testament to their dedication and perseverance.
As the DO Class of 2024 at PCOM Georgia embarks on the next chapter of their medical careers, they carry with them the lessons learned, the bonds forged, and the unwavering determination that propelled them through the challenges of medical school.
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.
Jamesia Harrison, MS
Assistant Director, News and Media Relations
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