Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Location and Contact Information

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

The campus is in a large city.

Overview

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.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

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

School characteristics:

  • The school is private, not-for-profit.
  • Academic calender: Trimester.
  • Carnegie classification: Medical schools and medical centers.

Features of note:

  • The school offers a faculty tenure system.
  • There are one or more libraries on-campus.
  • Weekend study is an option.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

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

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
First-professional degree3431
Postbaccalaureate certificate1931
Master1816
Doctorate462
Post-master's certificate211

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  27
Without tenure; working toward tenure  40
Without tenure; tenure not available  34

Students

Student enrollment was 2,148 in 2009-2010 (962 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 38% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 62%.

Students under 25 years old represent 37% of the student body. About 4% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).

Graduate offerings include continuing professional education and medical degrees.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (16 awarded)

  • Organizational Behavior Studies

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (47 awarded)

  • Physician Assistant

MEDICINE (574 awarded)

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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (32 awarded)

  • Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (115 awarded)

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Psychology
  • School Psychology