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A Million Reasons to Choose Medicine, the First is Her Dad

June 14, 2023

Recent graduate Claire Becker, DO '23, shares how her father, PCOM professor Michael Becker, DO '87, inspired her to pursue a career in medicine.

Residency Graduate Profile: Odessa Pulido, MS '13, DO '17

June 13, 2023

As Odessa Pulido, DO, approaches her residency graduation, she looks back on her journey from the Hawaii islands to Philadelphia operating rooms.

Opioid Use Disorder Patients Report Higher Rates of Suicidality

June 13, 2023

PCOM associate professor Michelle R. Lent, PhD, is the lead author of a recent publication that suggests OUD intervention "has to be more than medication."

Researchers Urge Collaboration in Understanding of How Infections Drive Alzheimer's

June 7, 2023

Brian Balin, PhD, director for PCOM's Center for Chronic Disorders of Aging, and fellow researchers are investigating how infections contribute to Alzheimer's disease.

More Than 500 Graduates Celebrate Commencement at PCOM

May 26, 2023

The Class of 2023 came together to celebrate graduation before preparing to embark on the next step in their professional careers.

Turning Loss into Purpose: One Student's Journey with Destigmatizing Mental Health

May 26, 2023

As a liaison for PCOM HEARTS, Vicki Ouzounian (PsyD '26), honors her grandfather's memory by shining a light on mental health issues.

Dr. Peter F. Bidey Appointed Dean of PCOM's Osteopathic Medical Program

May 9, 2023

Peter F. Bidey, DO '08, MSEd, FACOFP, has been appointed dean of the Osteopathic Medical Program at PCOM's Philadelphia campus.

PCOM Executive Inducted as Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia

May 8, 2023

Carrie Collins, JD, PhD, hopes to utilize the Fellowship program to help local students enter careers in science and medicine.

Developing the Next Generation of Osteopathic Physicians

May 4, 2023

Dr. Art Sesso discusses PCOM's Medical Education Center of Excellence (MECOE) and the center's unique approach to learning.

PCOM Honors Transition from Student to Professional at Annual Commencement Ceremony

May 4, 2023

PCOM's 132nd commencement ceremony will be held on May 19, and feature keynote speaker Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, professor of bioethics at New York University.

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