Student Stories | Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Student Stories | Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Student Stories
Medical and Graduate Student Experiences
The PCOM learning environment at each of
our locations
is a challenging, engaging place to thrive, and our students exemplify that dynamic.
Our students are
active participants
in the cutting-edge scientific and medical research that are hallmarks of the PCOM
student experience. Together, PCOM students and faculty conduct medical, public health
and behavioral health research projects.
Learn how our medical and graduate students spend their time at PCOM: studying to
become competent healthcare professionals, volunteering to promote health equity with
local organizations and enjoying student life in bustling communities.
Through the stories of our traditional students,
non-traditional students
and
graduates
, you can learn about the academic programs that drew them here. Click through the
below stories to read about our standout students, and to hear in their own words
why PCOM was the right choice for them.
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and
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Learn about PCOM through our students' stories
Emily Debaecke | Forensic Medicine Program at PCOM
Joyce Daniel Suarez | Osteopathic Medicine Program at PCOM
Ryan Almodovar | Osteopathic Medicine Program at PCOM Georgia
Rafael Arteaga | Medical Laboratory Science Program at PCOM Georgia
Sophia Raff | Applied Behavior Analysis Program at PCOM
Rachel Diaz | School Psychology (PsyD) Program at PCOM
Alex Caraballo | Biomedical Sciences Program at PCOM
Katelyn Dory | Applied Positive Psychology Program
Joseph Harrison | Clinical Psychology (PsyD) Program at PCOM
Abreah Little | Physician Assistant Studies Program at PCOM
Shamaza Rivers-Johnson | Biomedical Sciences Program at PCOM Georgia
Jedera Nwoke | Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program at PCOM Georgia
Drew McCanless | Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Program at PCOM Georgia
Anja Dietrich | School Psychology (EdS) Program at PCOM
Iris Rivera | Osteopathic Medicine Program at PCOM South Georgia
Nya Murray | Mental Health Counseling Program
Michael Allen | Physician Assistant Studies Program at PCOM Georgia
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