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Pathways Event Prepares Students for Osteopathic Medical School

September 25, 2023

PCOM South Georgia partner institutions students are encouraged to attend the September 30 event to prepare for the medical school admissions process.

If He Won the Lottery, He'd Still Come To Work Every Day

September 22, 2023

Dr. Bravo Nuevo shares how he creates learning opportunities for all students, especially those of Hispanic and Latino descent.

Affiliation Agreement to Benefit DO and PharmD Students

September 21, 2023

LaGrange College and PCOM Georgia's affiliation agreement saves positions for students in PCOM's Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Doctor of Pharmacy programs.

Joy Zarandy, DO '13 - Women in Medicine Month

September 20, 2023

Dr. Zarandy describes PCOM Georgia's diverse community and offers advice to young women aspiring to become health professionals.

Sisters, Brothers in Medicine Hold Workshop for Local Youth

September 18, 2023

PCOM South Georgia students hosted local youth for a healthcare worker skills workshop focused on taking vital signs.

Supporting One Another to Become Better Individuals

September 15, 2023

Dr. Karen Vega reflects on the importance of Spanish-speaking medical personnel and the comfort patients feel when conversing in their native language.

How Healthcare Professionals can Support Patients through Pregnancy Loss

September 12, 2023

Alexa Bonacquisti, PhD, and Kristen Hawk-Purcell, PsyD '23, presented to PCOM students about ways to approach this experience with their patients.

Osteopathic Medical Schools Come Together to Promote the Field

September 12, 2023

Almost 200 students attended the Osteopathic Medical School Expo to learn about the med school experience and meet with representatives from 25 DO schools.

Medical Students Battle for Culinary Accolades in First Taste the World Tourney

September 11, 2023

PCOM South Georgia's Nutrition in Medicine Club hosted a cooking contest to unite the community and celebrate our unique backgrounds.

How to Eat Healthier: Tips for Mindful Eating Habits

September 11, 2023

PCOM Health Sciences faculty member Farzaneh Daghigh, PhD, gives tips on how to eat healthier through mindful eating habits.

DO Students Get Head Start with FIRE Program

August 25, 2023

The two-week in-person summer program features lectures, panel discussions and facility tours students transition into medical school.

Student Research Spotlight: Alec Wheeler (DO '26)

August 21, 2023

Wheeler is the first PCOM student to be accepted into the highly competitive urological research program at the University of California at San Diego.

DO/PhD Graduate Continuing Research During Residency at Yale

August 17, 2023

First year anesthesiology resident David R. Garcia Castro, DO, PhD '23, discusses his research experience at PCOM and his future at Yale.

Combination Approach Restores Motor Function of SBMA Mice, PCOM Study Finds

August 17, 2023

PCOM researchers find increasing the SIRT3 protein and inhibiting PARPs improves the motor endurance of mice modeling Kennedy's Disease.

A Conversation with Newly-Appointed Dean Peter Bidey, DO

August 11, 2023

Newly-appointed dean of the osteopathic medicine program, Peter Bidey, DO, MSEd, discusses his new role and his vision for PCOM's doctoral program.

Student Organizes Community Event in Honor of Her Late Mother

August 11, 2023

The Sophia G. Facey Back-to-School Community Bash help underserved families in Lawrenceville prepare for the new school year.

Student Doctors Travel to Cambodia

August 10, 2023

First-year doctor of osteopathic medicine students from PCOM South Georgia recently traveled to Cambodia to gain a broader perspective on rural medicine.

On Leadership and Legacy

August 9, 2023

H. William Craver, III, DO '87, FACOS, shares his thoughts on 30 years of service to PCOM and the expansion of osteopathic medicine into the South.

How to Pay for Medical School: Your Guide to Financial Aid Options

August 1, 2023

Discover how to pay for medical school and get expert insights regarding financial aid options, scholarships, loan forgiveness programs and managing debt.

An Amazing Medical Mission to Tanzania

July 24, 2023

Introduced through the PCOM Global Health Initiative, students from PCOM Georgia embarked on a week-long medical mission trip to Tanzania.

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