History of PCOM South Georgia | Established 2019 in Moultrie, GA
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History of PCOM South Georgia | Established 2019 in Moultrie, GA
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PCOM South Georgia
PCOM South Georgia was founded in 2019 to help grow medical education in Southwest
Georgia and meet the long-term health care needs of the region.
According to Georgia Board for Physician Workforce statistics, the Southwest Georgia
region has a critical need for physicians. The vision is for PCOM South Georgia to
become a regional health professions education center. Studies show that physicians
educated and trained in a region are likely to remain in the area to practice medicine.
“Without the support of our local communities and regional partners, our expansion
into South Georgia would've been difficult, maybe even impossible, but because of
our shared vision for the Southwest Georgia region, we're able to truly address the
need for healthcare professionals in rural areas.”
Jay Feldstein, DO ’81, PCOM President and CEO
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Agreement and Planning
Representatives from South Georgia Medical Education and Research Consortium, a partnership
of five independent healthcare systems in South Georgia, and
PCOM signed a memorandum of agreement
on October 31, 2016, to develop a feasibility plan to establish an additional location
in South Georgia.
The College selected Moultrie, Georgia for its new campus based on its central access
to the region's health and education centers, ample clerkship opportunities for medical
students, affordable housing and convenience to services and facilities.
Initial Approval
On December 5, 2017,
PCOM received initial approval
from its accrediting agency—the American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA) Commission
on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA)—to move forward with the development of
PCOM South Georgia.
Construction
On April 26, 2018, a
groundbreaking ceremony was held on the 31-acre site of the new facility
. Construction began in May 2018. The
75,000-square-foot facility
—featuring expansive classrooms and study spaces, modern OMM and anatomy labs, a simulation
center, numerous exam and practice rooms, as well as a café, lounges and information
commons—was completed in the summer of 2019.
PCOM South Georgia Opening
On June 25, 2019, evaluators from COCA visited PCOM's new location. The College was
notified on July 12 that
all accreditation requirements had been met to begin operations
.
View
current accreditation status
.
A
ribbon-cutting ceremony
to celebrate the opening of the building was held on August 6, 2019. PCOM South Georgia
welcomed its inaugural class of doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) students on August
12.
PCOM South Georgia’s inaugural
leadership team
consisted of four members. H. William Craver III, DO, FACOS, assumed the position
of vice provost with academic responsibility for PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia.
Michael J. Sampson, DO, FAOASM, was appointed senior associate dean and chief academic
officer for PCOM South Georgia.
Joanne Jones, MBA
assumed the role of campus officer. Marla D. Golden, DO, FACEP, was named chair of
clinical education.
View
current PCOM South Georgia leadership team
.
Program Expansion
PCOM South Georgia added a
two-year Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program
in the fall of 2020. Students in the program complete a foundational year before
choosing a second year track. The initial track options offered at PCOM South Georgia
included medical simulation, research and general studies. An accelerated master's
program option (
MS in Biomedical Sciences - Preclinical Studies
) was added in 2021.
A memorandum of agreement was signed in October 2016.
Groundbreaking in Moultrie, GA took place in April 2018.
Construction began in May 2018.
Concrete is poured in September 2018.
Support beams are erected in November 2018.
Construction continues in January 2019.
Construction continues in March 2019.
Construction is completed in July 2019.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in August 2019.
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PCOM SOUTH GEORGIA
About
Overview
Fact Sheet
Administration
Office Directory
History
Maps and Directions
Surrounding Area
Housing Options
Programs and Degrees
Facilities
Overview
Simulation Center
Virtual Tour
Visit
News and Social Media
News
Social Wall
Experts List
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Plan
Body Donor Program
Career Opportunities
History
PCOM South Georgia
PCOM South Georgia was founded in 2019 to help grow medical education in Southwest
Georgia and meet the long-term health care needs of the region.
According to Georgia Board for Physician Workforce statistics, the Southwest Georgia
region has a critical need for physicians. The vision is for PCOM South Georgia to
become a regional health professions education center. Studies show that physicians
educated and trained in a region are likely to remain in the area to practice medicine.
“Without the support of our local communities and regional partners, our expansion
into South Georgia would've been difficult, maybe even impossible, but because of
our shared vision for the Southwest Georgia region, we're able to truly address the
need for healthcare professionals in rural areas.”
Jay Feldstein, DO ’81, PCOM President and CEO
Read More
Agreement and Planning
Representatives from South Georgia Medical Education and Research Consortium, a partnership
of five independent healthcare systems in South Georgia, and
PCOM signed a memorandum of agreement
on October 31, 2016, to develop a feasibility plan to establish an additional location
in South Georgia.
The College selected Moultrie, Georgia for its new campus based on its central access
to the region's health and education centers, ample clerkship opportunities for medical
students, affordable housing and convenience to services and facilities.
Initial Approval
On December 5, 2017,
PCOM received initial approval
from its accrediting agency—the American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA) Commission
on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA)—to move forward with the development of
PCOM South Georgia.
Construction
On April 26, 2018, a
groundbreaking ceremony was held on the 31-acre site of the new facility
. Construction began in May 2018. The
75,000-square-foot facility
—featuring expansive classrooms and study spaces, modern OMM and anatomy labs, a simulation
center, numerous exam and practice rooms, as well as a café, lounges and information
commons—was completed in the summer of 2019.
PCOM South Georgia Opening
On June 25, 2019, evaluators from COCA visited PCOM's new location. The College was
notified on July 12 that
all accreditation requirements had been met to begin operations
.
View
current accreditation status
.
A
ribbon-cutting ceremony
to celebrate the opening of the building was held on August 6, 2019. PCOM South Georgia
welcomed its inaugural class of doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) students on August
12.
PCOM South Georgia’s inaugural
leadership team
consisted of four members. H. William Craver III, DO, FACOS, assumed the position
of vice provost with academic responsibility for PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia.
Michael J. Sampson, DO, FAOASM, was appointed senior associate dean and chief academic
officer for PCOM South Georgia.
Joanne Jones, MBA
assumed the role of campus officer. Marla D. Golden, DO, FACEP, was named chair of
clinical education.
View
current PCOM South Georgia leadership team
.
Program Expansion
PCOM South Georgia added a
two-year Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program
in the fall of 2020. Students in the program complete a foundational year before
choosing a second year track. The initial track options offered at PCOM South Georgia
included medical simulation, research and general studies. An accelerated master's
program option (
MS in Biomedical Sciences - Preclinical Studies
) was added in 2021.
A memorandum of agreement was signed in October 2016.
Groundbreaking in Moultrie, GA took place in April 2018.
Construction began in May 2018.
Concrete is poured in September 2018.
Support beams are erected in November 2018.
Construction continues in January 2019.
Construction continues in March 2019.
Construction is completed in July 2019.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in August 2019.
X
Prospective Students
Admissions
Programs and Degrees
What is Osteopathic Medicine?
Request Information
Costs and Financial Aid
Mission Statement
Student Life
Housing Options
History
Clery Act
Current Students
myPCOM
Academic Calendar
Course Catalog
Financial Aid
Bursar
Registrar
Faculty
Commencement
Library
Bookstore
Security
Faculty and Staff
Off-Campus Access
Administration
Administrative Departments
Academic Departments
Technical Support
Website Support
Faculty Directory
Alumni
Alumni Portal
Alumni Association
Class Notes
Get Involved
Alumni Events
Alumni Resources
Give
Digest Magazine
Community
President's Podcast
Office of Campus and Community Partnerships
Community Wellness Initiative
Primary Care Innovation Fund
Events Calendar
Career Opportunities
Patient Services
For the Media
Connect With Us
More Information
Contact Us
Maps and Directions
Virtual Tour
Accreditation
HEOA Disclosures and Policies
Program Statistics
Title IX
Non-Discrimination
State Licensure Information
Financial Aid
Programs
Admissions Events
Philadelphia, PA
Suwanee, GA
Moultrie, GA
Contact Us
Terms of Use
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Accessibility
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