Paul W. McGloin, CPA, LLD (Hon.), received the O.J. Snyder Memorial Medal posthumously for his leadership and dedication to Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). As a longtime member of PCOM's Board of Trustees, including more than ten years as chairman, Mr. McGloin played a significant role in guiding the College's growth and progress.
One of his key contributions was leading the establishment of PCOM Georgia in 2005, the College’s first branch campus. This initiative addressed the need for more healthcare providers in the South. By helping expand PCOM’s presence beyond Philadelphia, he supported the College’s mission to improve healthcare education and access in underserved areas.
A graduate of Drexel University, Mr. McGloin began his professional journey as an auditor at KPMG Peat Marwick before transitioning to a successful career in banking. Over three decades, he held numerous executive leadership positions, including division president, vice president, executive vice president, and president at prominent institutions including First Union National Bank and National Penn Bank. Following his retirement in 2011, he continued to contribute his expertise, serving on the board of the Almo Corporation.
Elected to the PCOM Board of Trustees in 1991, Mr. McGloin served for 23 years and was honored as Trustee Emeritus upon his retirement in 2014. His influence extended beyond PCOM, as evidenced by his civic engagements with the Foundation for Architecture and the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Mr. McGloin’s legacy is defined not only by his remarkable professional achievements but also by his character. His integrity, strategic acumen, and deep devotion to PCOM ensured its continued relevance in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape. Above all, he is remembered as a devoted family man whose love for his wife, sons, and grandchildren was the cornerstone of his life.
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For the past 125 years, 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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