PCOM South Georgia Celebrates DO Match Day Achievements

PCOM South Georgia Celebrates DO Match Day Achievements
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PCOM South Georgia Celebrates 2026 Match Day
March 31, 2026
More than 35
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
students at
PCOM South Georgia
joined together with classmates, faculty and loved ones on Friday, March 20 on the
Moultrie campus to learn their
residency placements
—marking a pivotal moment in their medical careers.
“You’ve worked awfully hard to get to this moment and while there is still more work
to be done once you get into your residency, it is still an exciting time and you
should be proud of this milestone you’ve achieved," said
Robert J. Lloyd, DO '91,FACOS
, dean of the osteopathic medicine program, during his opening remarks.
Beginning at 11:59 a.m., students counted down to noon, envelopes in hand, ready to
uncover where they will be spending the next three to five years continuing their
clinical training as medical residents.
Among these students was
Lisandra Chinea (DO ’26)
who learned she’ll be completing her residency at HCA Kendall in Miami, Florida,
specializing in anesthesiology.
Chinea hopes to one day have a successful career as an attending anesthesiologist
and believes PCOM South Georgia has helped chart that path.
“By giving me strong clinical exposure early on and working closely with physicians
who were genuinely invested in teaching, I was able to develop both hands-on skills
and confidence in patient care,” she said.
Match Day is a time-honored national tradition, celebrated simultaneously each year
by fourth-year medical students across the country who participate in the
National Residency Matching Program (NRMP)
. Through a specialized matching algorithm, the NRMP pairs applicants with residency
and fellowship programs that best align with their preferences, training goals and
the needs of healthcare institutions nationwide.
Many of this year’s matches will continue to advance PCOM South Georgia’s mission
of addressing
physician shortages in rural and underserved areas
, with graduates entering residencies in primary care fields such as family medicine,
internal medicine and pediatrics. Others will go on to specialized training in emergency
medicine, surgery, and psychiatry—reflecting the breadth and versatility of the College’s
academic programs
and student body.
Emeka Ikeakanam (DO ’26)
, who matched in pediatrics at Virginia Tech Carillion, was overjoyed to match with
his top choice and credits PCOM South Georgia’s commitment to community service to
his success.
“The South Georgia campus offers something unique that I don't think I could have
gotten anywhere else, which is access,” said Ikeakanam. “Not only are the faculty
and staff available to us, but they are also invested in the community. This provided
access to opportunities that helped me grow professionally that I don't think I could
have gotten anywhere else.”
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About PCOM South Georgia
In 2019, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), a premier osteopathic
medical school established in 1899, extended its commitment to the Southeast by establishing
PCOM South Georgia.
An additional teaching location in Moultrie, Georgia, PCOM South Georgia offers both
a full, four-year medical program leading to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
degree and a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences. PCOM is a private, not-for-profit
institution that trains professionals in the health and behavioral sciences fields.
Joining
PCOM Georgia
in Suwanee in helping to meet the healthcare needs of the state, PCOM South Georgia
focuses on educating physicians for the region. For more information, visit
pcom.edu
or call 229-668-3110.
For general media inquiries, please contact the Office of Marketing and Communications
at
215-871-6300
or
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Gabrielle DePietro
Associate Director, News and Media Relations
Office of Marketing and Communications
Email:
gabrielde2@pcom.edu
Office:
215-871-6304
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