Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

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General Information

• Full Name: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Other Possible Names: PCOM
• Established: 1899
• President: Matthew Schure, PhD
• Dean: Kenneth J. Veit, DO, MBA
• University Affiliation: None
  • Private
  • Religious Affiliation: None
• Location: Philadelphia, PA
  • Nearby cities: Camden, Atlantic City(1 hr), New York City(2 hrs), Baltimore(2 hrs), Washington DC(3 hrs)
• School Colors: Burgundy and Gray
• School Motto: Mens et Manus
• Known for: Latest medical training technology, collaboration with the city's other medical schools, multiple hospital affliations, strong OPTI, large and well-established alumni base

Programs Offered

• DO
• DO/PhD in Health Policy (with University of the Sciences in Philadelphia)
• DO/MBA (with Saint Joseph's University)
• DO/MPH (with Temple University)
• MS in Biomedical Science
  • Graduate Certificate option available
• MS in Physician Assistant Studies
• MS in Forensic Medicine
  • Graduate Certificate or Pathway options available
• PsyD in Clinical Psychology
  • MS or CAGS options available
• PsyD in School Psychology
  • Eds or MS options available
• MS in Organizational Development & Leadership
• MSc in Postgraduate Medical Research

Contact Information

• Dean: Kenneth J. Veit, DO, MBA
• Director of Admissions: Deborah A. Benvenger
• Admissions Information Contact:
  • Address
    • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Office of Admission
    • 4170 City Avenue
    • Philadelphia, PA 19131
  • Website: http://www.pcom.edu/Admissions/Admissions.html
  • Email: DO Applicants admissions@pcom.edu
  • Email: Graduate Program Applicants gradadmissions@pcom.edu
  • Phone: 1-800-999-6998, 215-871-6700 (local)
  • Fax: 215-871-6719