Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Description: The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) is one of the oldest and largest osteopathic medical schools. Founded in 1899, PCOM is home to over 1000 medical students as well as graduate-level students in several other fields of health care. One of the largest medical schools in the United States, PCOM is noted for being the largest civilian producer of US military physicians. The college is also known for producing primary care physicians. In 2005, PCOM opened a branch campus in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Philadelphia College and Infirmary of Osteopathy (PCIO) was founded on January 24, 1899 by the Rev. Mason W. Pressly, D.O., and Oscar John Snyder, D.O in the Stephen Girard Building at 21 S. 12th Street. In September 1899 the first PCIO degree was awarded to a transfer student; the first PCIO "class," comprising one woman and one MD, graduated in February 1900. PCIO was officially renamed to Philadelphia College of Osteopathy (PCO) in May of 1921. PCO became the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in May of 1967. PCOM relocated to its current campus along City Avenue in Philadelphia in 1973 with the opening of Evans Hall. In 1979, PCOM acquired the adjacent office building and later named it Rowland Hall in honor of PCOM's 4th President. From 1995-1999, Evans Hall expanded to include a modern OMM Lab, more classrooms, a new cafeteria, and the Office of Admission.
In 1993, PCOM started the graduate program in biomedical science, offering graduate certificates and Master of Science degrees. The Doctor of Psychology was started in 1995. During the 1990s a series of new graduate level programs were added, expanding the scope of the medical school to a wide range of health-care related programs. In 2005 the school expanded to Georgia with a new branch campus.
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Curriculum: PCOM Coursework
Impact: PCOM Intern and Residency Options
Degree Type: D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathy)
Language of Instruction: English
Accreditation:
Dual Degree Programs: DO/MBA
DO/MPH
DO/MS in Biomedical Sciences
DO/PhD
Other Special Programs: n/a
Primary Application: AACOMAS
Secondary Application: PCOM Secondary App
Interview: PCOM Interview
Early Decision Program: n/a
Requirements: PCOM Pre-Med Coursework Needed
Entrance Exam Required?:
Admissions: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Admissions
Enrollment: 1084
Resident Tuition: $37,509
Non-Resident Tuition: $37,509
Financial Aid: PCOM Financial Aid
Contact: PCOM Contact
More About This School: PCOM virtual tour
Address: 4170 City Avenue
City: Philadelphia
State/District: Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 19131
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Website: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Home
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