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Chantel Thompson Named PCOM Student DO of the Year

December 3, 2020

Chantel Thompson (DO/MPH '22) will represent PCOM in a nationwide contest hosted by the American Association of Colleges and Osteopathic Medicine.

Teaching Continues Through Tele-Simulation

December 2, 2020

Video and web technologies allow DO students to diagnose and treat simulated patients during virtual case scenarios.

DO Students Prepare to Practice Statewide

November 20, 2020

Rotations and clerkships allow medical students to learn under the guidance of physicians in a variety of specialties.

Professor Finds a True Calling in Teaching

November 9, 2020

Faculty member Nikita Mirajkar, PhD, reflects on educating future physicians and contributing to PCOM's mission in the South.

Medical Humanities Course Develops Students' Empathy

October 20, 2020

DO students are taking part in art, music and storytelling lessons to improve their observation and communication skills.

SOMA Virtual 5K Raises Funds for Communities in Need

October 13, 2020

SOMA hosts first-ever 5K run to benefit the PCOM Hearts Student-Run Clinics, located throughout the Philadelphia area. 

Medical Students Receive NHSC Scholarships

October 7, 2020

The National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program will pay full tuition for Yesenia Stephens (DO '24) and Jasmine Rogers (DO '23).

Student Committee Designs Medical Spanish Curriculum

October 6, 2020

A four part virtual series will teach medical students and faculty members using online lectures, group practice and tutors.

PCOM South Georgia Begins Virtual Interview Season

October 2, 2020

The DO program's committees will conduct admissions interviews online to ensure safety and lower costs for prospective students.

Four Named to LMSA Regional Board

October 1, 2020

Three PCOM Georgia students and one alumni were elected to the Southeast Regional Latino Medical Student Association Executive Board.

DO Students Practice Listening Skills with Veterans

September 30, 2020

First-year DO students take part in “Veteran’s Affair: My Life, My Story”, a community experience designed to challenge listening skills.

Women in Medicine: Lauren Noto-Bell, DO '06

September 22, 2020

Dr. Noto-Bell shares what inspired her to become a doctor and describes what can be done to advance equity for women in medicine.

Woman in Medicine: Kristie Petree, DO '13

September 21, 2020

PCOM South Georgia's assistant professor and OMM site director has always envisioned a career in patient care.

College Aims to Fill the Need for Rural Physicians

September 9, 2020

PCOM South Georgia was established in the southwest region of the state in 2019 to address the shortage of physicians in rural areas.

Student Group Facilitates Free Flu Shots

September 9, 2020

PCOM Georgia medical students are working with local organizations to offer free flu shots for uninsured adults in Gwinnett County.

Understanding the Whole Person Approach

September 2, 2020

PCOM South Georgia trains doctors to fully see their patients by looking at lifestyle, diet and mental health in addition to symptoms.

Pruitt Appointed National Research Rep of COSGP

August 27, 2020

PCOM Georgia medical student Christian Pruitt (DO '22) will promote research opportunities for osteopathic students.

Teaching Students How to Learn

August 13, 2020

George Fredrick, MD, teaches DO students primary care skills such as gathering patient history and performing physical exams.

Students Take Learning to the Kitchen

July 27, 2020

PCOM South Georgia DO students learned about dieting, nutrition and cooking during a culinary medicine course.

PCOM South Georgia Hosts Virtual Summer Academy

July 22, 2020

Medical students and faculty used online learning sessions to introduce high schoolers to healthcare career options.

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