Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) Chief Admissions Officer Adrianne Jones, MLS, has been honored as a 2025 Black Trailblazer by City & State Pennsylvania for her leadership in advancing inclusive admissions strategies, her dedication to expanding access to medical and health sciences education, and her commitment to fostering a diverse and resilient future healthcare workforce.
Jones has served as chief admissions officer at PCOM since April 2020, overseeing admissions and enrollment across all programs at PCOM, PCOM Georgia, and PCOM South Georgia.
Her recent accomplishments include presenting at the Society of Acquired Resilience research conference in 2024, exploring how COVID-19 shaped resilience in graduate medical and health sciences. Her findings underscored lasting changes in PCOM's admissions processes and emphasized the ongoing need for flexibility and innovation in medical education.
“The resilience demonstrated by both applicants and the institution underscored the strength and adaptability necessary for the future healthcare workforce,” Jones said. “The innovation continues by leveraging advanced data-driven strategies and proprietary technology, and we aim to expand outreach, refine, communicate and build a more inclusive student body—strengthening connections with prospective students, ensuring a more effective and personalized enrollment experience.”
Jones credits her liberal arts background for equipping her with the skills to innovate and integrate technology into her position in PCOM's Office of Admissions. She holds a bachelor's degree in English from Southwestern University, a master's degree in liberal studies from Southern Methodist University, and is completing a doctoral degree in higher education at Walden University.
Jones is a member of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), Council of Osteopathic Medical Admissions Officers (CAMAO), LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education, National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (NAAHP), and Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority (AKA).
Established in 1899, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) has trained thousands of highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners and behavioral scientists who practice a “whole person” approach to care—treating people, not just symptoms. PCOM, a private, not-for-profit accredited institution of higher education, operates three campuses (PCOM, PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia) and offers doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, educational psychology, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, and school psychology. The college also offers graduate degrees in applied behavior analysis, applied positive psychology, biomedical sciences, forensic medicine, medical laboratory science, mental health counseling, physician assistant studies, and school psychology. PCOM students learn the importance of health promotion, research, education and service to the community. Through its community-based Healthcare Centers, PCOM provides care to medically underserved populations. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 215-871-6100.
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