Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) President and CEO Jay S. Feldstein, DO '81, recently received the 2025 Dale. S. Dodson Award by American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) for his contributions to the advancement of osteopathic medical education.
“Receiving this honor is a testament to the entire PCOM community and their commitment to innovate, educate, and serve the osteopathic profession and the patients we care for,” Feldstein said. “This award reaffirms our mission to equip future healthcare leaders with the tools to meet the evolving needs of our communities while remaining steadfast in the philosophy of whole-person care.”
To honor the memory of American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Past-President and osteopathic medical education innovator Dale S. Dodson, DO, this annual award is given out on behalf of AACOM's Assembly of Presidents to a current or past CEO or Chief Academic Officer (CAO) of an osteopathic medical college who has made significant contributions to the advancement and support of osteopathic medical education.
“Dr. Feldstein and our other honorees represent the very best of the osteopathic medical education community,” said AACOM President and CEO Robert A. Cain, DO. “From lifelong service and innovation to leadership and advocacy, they exemplify the excellence and dedication that define our profession. By recognizing their achievements, we celebrate their lasting contributions and inspire the next generation of leaders in osteopathic medicine.”
Feldstein was one of four award recipients honored at AACOM’s annual conference, Educating Leaders 2025, in Arlington, Texas.
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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