Student Organizations Council Recognizes Achievement
May 15, 2019
PCOM Georgia's Student Organizations Council board members recognized clubs and individuals
for their achievements during the May 9, 2019 banquet.
PCOM Georgia is home to more than 40 student clubs and organizations. The Student
Organizations Council or SOC made up of students from each of the college’s programs
have the task of keeping the clubs on track. In addition, SOC board members also recognize
clubs and individuals for their achievements throughout the year. The SOC Banquet
was held on May 9, 2019, and the following recipients were recognized.
Collaboration Award - American Pharmacists Association
The American Pharmacists Association executed many successful events with other clubs
and programs on and off campus that have benefitted fellow students and community
members. A few highlights over the past year include the National Patient Counseling
Competition, HIV testing during PRIDE, and participation in Poison Prevention Week.
Representing their programs, these students exemplify the PCOM mission statement.
They are committed to furthering their intellectual growth through education, leadership
and service. Over the past year, these students have participated in mentoring programs
in the community, co-founded new organizations on campus, volunteered their time to
help others, and organized and planned several events on and off campus.
Fundraising Award - Kappa Psi
Kappa Psi raised more than $4,687 which was the most successful fundraiser on campus
this year.
Group Dedication to the Community and Diversity Award - Kappa Psi
Kappa Psi members organized and participated in meaningful community service initiatives
geared to serving underrepresented groups.
Unsung Hero Award - Lilytte Tagala (PharmD ’21)
President of the National Community Pharmacists Association
Tagala served the NCPA and the PCOM Georgia campus in many ways, including attending
national conferences, coordinating guest speakers, organizing and participating in
service projects, all while projecting a positive attitude and a smile.
2019 Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Award - Jeffrey Clark (PharmD ’21)
President, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Vice Chair, Student Organizations
Council
Clark has been actively involved in a number of organizations on campus, participated
in numerous service projects, and contributed greatly to the campus experience.
Staff and Services Recognition Award - Willie Watts, Plant Operations
Watts has made a significant contribution to campus life and has left a lasting impression
on club members. He is always eager to help no matter how big or small the task.
2019 Advisor of the Year - Eric Wang, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical
Sciences, Kappa Psi Advisor
Dr. Wang goes above and beyond what is required of him and actively helps the organization
contribute to campus life.
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.
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