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Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, also known as PCOM, is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established on January 24, 1899, as the Philadelphia College and Infirmary of Osteopathy, or PCIO. It became Philadelphia College of Osteopathy in May 1921. The college adopted its current name in May 1967. The college moved to its present location in 1973. The college also has a branch campus in Atlanta, Georgia. PCOM offers a number of graduate-level degrees.

The students of PCOM are involved many on-campus clubs and organizations including the American Holistic Medicine Association, Sigma Sigma Phi Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity, Christian Medical Association, Student Osteopathic Medical Association, Jewish Medical Association, Psychology Club, Clinical Neuroscience Society, and Surgery Club.

Campus Location

4170 City Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
USA
Main Tel: (215) 871-6770
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in medicine and therapy and counseling.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • On-campus hospital
  • Library on-campus
  • Weekend study option

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
First-professional degree2531
Master1756
Postbaccalaureate certificate671
Doctorale372
Post-master's certificate91

Students

Student enrollment was 2,073 in 2007-2008 (960 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 40% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 60%.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (14 awarded)

  • Organizational Behavior Studies

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (52 awarded)

  • Physician Assistant

MEDICINE (355 awarded)

  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
  • Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (26 awarded)

  • Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (94 awarded)

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Psychology
  • School Psychology

Related Pennsylvania School Links

List of Pennsylvania colleges

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