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Confronting Impacts of Gun Violence in Philadelphia Communities

August 13, 2024

PCOM's Erik Langenau, DO, launched a study on gun violence in Philadelphia, surveying patients to improve clinician communication and resource awareness.

PCOM South Georgia Prepares DO Students with FIRE Program

August 1, 2024

PCOM South Georgia's FIRE program helps incoming DO students acclimate to medical school and the community through lectures and hands-on activities.

Opportunities Academy Gives High Schoolers Windows Into Health Care

July 17, 2024

PCOM students and staff mentored nearly 50 local high school students in hands-on activities exploring healthcare careers and college readiness.

Sahara Peters Receives Mason W. Pressly Award

June 28, 2024

Driven by a passion for women's health, Sahara Peters (DO '24) truly believes medicine is about caring for people and each other.

Opportunities Academy Introduces High Schoolers to Healthcare Careers

June 27, 2024

21 high school students from 12 counties spent the week at PCOM South Georgia for a summer STEM camp to learn about medical professions.

The Good Doctor

June 20, 2024

Discover how four osteopathic medical students demonstrate that perseverance and overcoming adversity define a great physician.

Residency Graduate Profile: Christina Monaco Poloni, DO '19

June 18, 2024

Nearing the end of her general surgery residency, Poloni describes her educational journey through PCOM and shares advice for fellow students.

ASCO Award Recipient Shahrzad Zamani Hopes to Inspire Others

June 17, 2024

Shahrzad Zamani (DO '25) recently became the first PCOM South Georgia student to receive the prestigious Medical Student Rotation grant.

Bombly Receives PCOM South Georgia's Highest Award

June 14, 2024

Katie Bombly, DO '24, was honored with the Mason W. Pressly Memorial Medal for exceptional service and community involvement at PCOM South Georgia.

Improving Health One Dish at a Time

June 12, 2024

PCOM South Georgia medical students learn home cooking benefits in a culinary medicine course with Chef Manager David Green and faculty.

PCOM Georgia Students Pay Tribute to Body Donors

June 6, 2024

PCOM Georgia's 2024 body donor memorial service on May 11 honored 55 families for their loved ones' invaluable contributions to medical education and research.

Growing a Healthier Community

June 4, 2024

The PCOM Lancaster Avenue Division Healthcare Center, Community Wellness Initiative and Greener Partners are collaborating to build the Lancaster Health Garden.

First-Generation American Holds on to Heritage, Pursues Medical Degree

May 31, 2024

PCOM South Georgia medical student Justin Nguyen is working to create a campus organization for Asian American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students.

PCOM South Georgia Holds Commencement, Graduates 59 Students

May 30, 2024

The Class of 2024 consisted of 50 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine students and nine Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences students.

PCOM South Georgia Holds First Military Pinning

May 30, 2024

The Class of 2024 was celebrated with awards, including the first-ever military pinning ceremony and recognition of top students in various categories.

Healing Across Cultures

May 30, 2024

Wei Ngai (MS/BioMed '24) aims to bridge gaps in health care for the AANHPI community by creating open dialogue and building trust in the medical system.

PCOM Georgia Hosts Record-Breaking Research Day

May 29, 2024

PCOM Georgia's Research Day showcased innovative research by students and faculty, featuring 75 poster presentations and marking the largest event to date.

Representation Matters in Medicine

May 28, 2024

As part of AANHPI Heritage Month, Diane Janelle Camonayan (DO '27) discusses her journey from nursing to becoming an osteopathic physician.

A Community Unlike Any Other

May 27, 2024

Tyler Kung (DO ’27) has found a supportive community at PCOM, especially within the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) Chapter.

Discussing DEI and PCOM South Georgia's Community with Graduate Ivanna Ward, DO '24

May 24, 2024

DO graduate Ivanna Ward shares why she chose PCOM South Georgia and her experiences as a diversity council leader.

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