Doctor of Pharmacy student Phuongloan Hoang (PharmD '25) was onsite at her clinical rotation when she received the email that she had matched in pharmacy at Emory Decatur Hospital in Decatur, Georgia. “I received the email notification and my heart started racing. I opened the email and immediately saw the word 'congratulations,' and was in total disbelief.”
Hoang initially decided to pursue a general PGY1 program because of the complexities and “gray areas” that come with learning about medicine and wanting to provide the best quality of care for patients. At PCOM Georgia, she was often encouraged to ask “why” throughout her studies which cultivated a mindset of curiosity and critical thinking that she now carries into every patient interaction.
“By exposing me to diverse and challenging clinical scenarios, PCOM Georgia has helped me develop the skills necessary to communicate effectively, think critically under pressure, and maintain my passion for medicine.”
“For students like Phuongloan Hoang interested in a pharmacy career pathway that highly encourages residency, we're proud they match with their desired program,” said. Sara (Mandy) Reece, PharmD, dean and chief academic officer of the School of Pharmacy at PCOM Georgia. “Residency, fellowship and other post graduate training opportunities are critical for professional growth. I look forward to seeing where their talents will take them in the world of healthcare.”
Hoang isn't shy to admit that pharmacy school is challenging, but she encourages incoming students to remember that perseverance is key and that by staying committed to your practice, that drive will keep you motivated through even the toughest of times.
“Stay curious, stay compassionate, and embrace the journey,” she shared. “Success and happiness will follow when you're doing what you love.”
PCOM Georgia has been serving students and the community for 20 years as a branch campus of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), a private, not-for-profit, accredited institution of higher education established in 1899. Located in Suwanee (Gwinnett County), PCOM Georgia offers doctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy and physical therapy. Graduate degrees are offered in biomedical sciences, medical laboratory science and physician assistant studies. The campus joins PCOM South Georgia in Moultrie in helping to meet the healthcare needs of the state. Emphasizing "a whole person" approach to care, PCOM Georgia focuses on educational excellence, interprofessional education and service to the community. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 678-225-7500. The campus is also home to the Georgia Osteopathic Care Center, an osteopathic manipulative medicine clinic, which is open to the public by appointment. For more information, visit pcomgeorgiahealth.org.
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