Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - PCOM
General Information
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) is committed to the advancement of knowledge and intellectual growth through teaching and research, and to the well-being of the community through leadership and service. An osteopathic medical education at PCOM provides a strong foundation for pursuing any specialty or subspecialty of one’s choice. PCOM is committed to helping each of its students choose a career that matches their specific talents and interests.
Located in one of the country’s leading cities for medical education, PCOM’s Philadelphia campus is just minutes away from Center City Philadelphia—a walkable, compact downtown area with a renowned historic area, art museums, cultural
attractions, sports venues and numerous shopping and dining options. PCOM South Georgia, located in Moultrie, GA, features affordable housing, an award-winning medical center, abundant recreation and entertainment options, temperate climate, convenient
location and much more.
Additional Locations
Additional Locations offer the same programs as the main campus. Use the main campus' application to apply to additional locations.
PCOM South Georgia
Affiliation
Address
Campus Setting
Website https://www.pcom.edu/south-georgia/
Phone
Admissions
Phone
Email sogaadmissions@pcom.edu
Website https://www.pcom.edu/admissions/
Mission Statement
Closest City PCOM, Philadelphia, PA; PCOM South Georgia, Moultrie, GA
Campus Setting
UrbanFacilities
The City Avenue site provides a true college campus atmosphere for students. PCOM in Philadelphia offers a total of 1,250 linear feet of bench top space dedicated to basic science research. All facilities are equipped for students with disabilities and all classrooms and study areas support connection. PCOM students receive hundreds of instructional hours in two amphitheaters which have the latest in teaching technology. The Saltzburg Clinical Learning & Assessment Center, a facility designed for instruction and hands-on experience, houses patient rooms, trauma bays, surgery suites and high-fidelity robotic simulators. The Student Activities Center provides students space for exercising with equipment or playing sports and studying spaces.
The 31-acre South Georgia campus is located in Colquitt County. The 75,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility includes classrooms, an anatomy lab, an Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) lab, a simulation center, small group study rooms and an information commons. The educational spaces include four large classrooms featuring natural daylight and the flexibility to accommodate different uses and styles of teaching.
Student Residence Options
Named for PCOM’s first African-American female graduate in 1921, the Meta Christy House, adjacent to PCOM’s campus, provides convenient access to our educational and recreational facilities. The building has a total of 224 available units including 195 studio apartments and 29 one-bedroom apartments. Additionally, there are a variety of housing options in the area close to PCOM’s campus.
Moultrie provides an active and enjoyable place to live. It offers all the charm of small-town living, but with amenities that encourage a more relaxed paced life without the inconveniences and costs that come with urban environments. In addition, the reasonable price of housing in Moultrie offers the opportunity to own a piece of “The City of Beautiful homes.” As PCOM South Georgia does not offer student housing, the College has no involvement with students’ rental arrangements nor do they rate apartments, managers or locations for quality of service or safety.
PCOM Offices of Student Affairs provide courtesy information to prospective students. Students can find more information at https://www.pcom.edu/student-life/student-affairs/.
COM Accreditation Status PCOM is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education
University Affiliation(s) PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia
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2023-2024
Philadelphia (PCOM) and PCOM South Georgia (PCOM SGA) campus data is combined except where indicated.
Academic Year Enrollment
Total Medical School Enrollment
PCOM: 1,101 - PCOM SGA: 227
Total Male
PCOM: 485 - PCOM SGA: 111
Total Female
PCOM: 615 - PCOM SGA: 116
Total Other
PCOM: 1 PCOM SGA: 0
Total Enrollment Affiliate Institutions
1,862
First-Year Matriculants
328
First-Year Male Matriculants
155
First-Year Female Matriculants
173
Matriculants In-State
141
Matriculants Out-of-State
187
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
27.1%
Black/African American
10.4%
Hispanic/Latino
7.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.0%
White
48.8%
Multiple Races
4.9%
Undisclosed
1.5%
Majors of First-Year Matriculants
Science Majors
88.5%
Non-Science Majors
11.5%
Graduate Degrees
13.4%
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Overview
Private Institution
Non-Profit
PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia
Institutional Affiliation
PCOM 1899; PCOM South Georgia 2019
Year Founded
Urban
Campus Setting
Campus Contact
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - PCOM
Address
(215) 871-6100
Phone
Website
Admissions Office
Curricular Offerings
In students’ first and second years, they pursue an integrated curriculum that introduces both basic and clinical sciences. “Doctors from Day One” gives students clinical exposure from the beginning of medical school, with courses in Primary Care Patient Skills and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. The use of innovative patient simulators as well as standardized patient actors provides students with experiential learning and proficiency modalities reflective of actual clinical procedure and practice.
In students’ third and fourth years, they hone their skills by working in some of the finest teaching hospitals in the greater Philadelphia and South Georgia regions, and beyond. Students are exposed to a broad scope of medical problems, gradually assuming more responsibility under the direction of experienced physicians. Through participation in rounds, lectures, conferences, morning reports and case presentations, students develop skills in history taking, physical examination, differential diagnosis, and invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Through it all, students have the PCOM community behind them, supporting them, in every way to help them become the culturally competent, confident health professionals they aspire to be.
Preparatory/Postbaccalaureate Programs Offered
Graduate Programs in Biomedical Sciences
First
or second year biomedical sciences students who apply to the PCOM DO programs,
meeting certain criteria at any of PCOM’s three locations, can be assured an
interview. Students who choose to continue onto the second year of the
biomedical sciences program will earn an MS in one of several concentrations
such as general studies (capstone), biomedical research, forensic biology or
translational life sciences. Students meeting certain qualifications can now
complete the Biomedical Sciences (MS) pre-clinical track and complete the MS
program in one year.
Special Programs
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Clinical Scholars Program
Selected students will enter the program after their second year of study and extend their clinical clerkship curriculum to three years. At least 12 months of clinical training is provided in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and scholars gain experience and skill in teaching OMS I, II and III students.
International Medicine Program
Medical students may include an approved elective international rotation during their fourth year of study through the Dean’s Office and Clinical Medical Education.
Dual Degrees/Concurrent Programs Offered
DO/MBA
Five-year dual degree program with Saint Joseph’s University
DO/MPH
Five-year dual degree program with Temple University or Thomas Jefferson University
DO/MS
Five-year dual degree programs at PCOM with concentration in forensic medicine
The Graduate Business Certificate in Health and Medical Services certificate program allows the first year medical student to obtain business expertise without committing to a fifth (extra) year of study.
PCOM South Georgia does not offer dual degree programs at this time.
Premedical Coursework
Courses below are shown as either Recommended or Required and, when applicable, include the number of semester hours needed.
Anatomy
RecommendedBiochemistry
Required3 semester hours
Biology/Zoology
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Chemistry (Inorganic)
Required With LabSee * below.
Chemistry (Organic)
Required With LabSee * below.
Genetics
RecommendedPhysics
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Physiology
RecommendedAdditional Science Courses
Behavioral Sciences
RecommendedCollege English
Required6 semester hours
Math/Statistics
RecommendedAdmissions
Admission to PCOM is comprehensive as well as competitive and selective. PCOM seeks well-rounded, achievement-oriented persons whose character, maturity and sense of dedication point to a successful and productive life as an osteopathic physician.
PCOM is an institution that seeks diversity. PCOM actively recruits under-represented and non-traditional students. Grades and MCAT scores are important as they are some of the best predictors of success in medical school; however, PCOM
also looks carefully at research experience, clinical exposure, extracurricular activities, community involvement, motivation to study medicine, and letters of recommendation.
Access to the PCOM South Georgia application can be found through the PCOM application page. Candidates are asked to select the PCOM location(s) for which they wish to be considered: PCOM, PCOM South Georgia or both PCOM and PCOM South Georgia.
Interview Options: Option to interview virtually or in-person
Physician letter required? N/A; no physician letter required
Virtual Shadowing Options? Will accept EITHER virtual or in-person shadowing
Accepts online coursework to fulfill prerequisite requirements? Yes
Final grades must appear on an official transcript from a regionally accredited institution.Accepts prerequisite coursework pass/fail grades? Yes
PCOM will not accept prerequisite coursework completed as an audit or graded pass/fail with the exception of coursework completed during the spring, summer and fall 2020 terms which may be listed as pass in a pass/fail grading scale. Coursework completed in spring 2021 and onward may not be pass/fail.Accepts online lab coursework? Yes
Final grades must appear on an official transcript from a regionally accredited institution.Earliest Application Submission Date: May 6, 2024
Primary Application Deadline: February 1, 2025
Submission Timing for Best Consideration
First Year Class Matriculant's Selection Factors
International Students Accepted? Does Not Accept International Students
Are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students considered for admissions? No
Application Interview Format: Traditional
Early Decision Program (EDP)
EDP Offered? No
EDP Applications Submitted To AACOMAS
Earliest Acceptance Date
October 1, 2024
Latest Acceptance Date
June 15, 2025
Orientation/Start Date for First Year Students
June 15, 2025
Deferred Entrance Requests Considered? Yes
Requests for a one-year deferral must be received in writing with rationale to admissions@pcom.edu for the Philadelphia campus or sogaaadmissions@pcom.edu for the South Georgia campus for consideration by the Faculty Committee on Admissions.Acceptance/deposit deadlines conform to the AACOMAS Traffic Guidelines Schedule? Yes
Osteopathic Medical College (COM) applicants may be asked to submit necessary matriculation documents, including a deposit, according to the following AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule:
- Those accepted prior to November 15 to have until December 14.
- Those accepted between November 15 and January 14 to have 30 days
- Those accepted between January 15 and April 30 to have 14 days.
- Those accepted on or after May 1 may be asked by the accepting COM for an immediate deposit.
- After May 1 of the year of matriculation, each COM has the discretion to implement COM-specific procedures for accepted students who hold one or more seats at other COMs.
Mean MCAT Score
504.0
Avg. Cum. Undergrad GPA Score
3.57
Oldest MCAT Considered: January 1, 2022
Latest MCAT Score Accepted: January 1, 2025
Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation
- AACOMAS
- Interfolio
Main Admissions Contact
Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid
The tuition and fees below are from the prior 2022-23 academic year and may have changed for this current application cycle. Please confirm the latest rates with the institution.
In-State Tuition
$59,484
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,484
Annual Fees
In-State Resident Fees
$800
Out-of-State Resident Fees
$800
Health Insurance Fee
$4,394 (12 months) / $3,766 (9 months)
Tuition Fees Include
Estimates, Deposits, and More
Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs
$27,072
Average Graduate Indebtedness
$229,774 (Philadelphia) / $221,063 (South Georgia)
Acceptance Deposit
$250
Additional Deposit
$500
Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes
Deposit Refundable? No
Financial Aid Website http://www.pcom.edu/about/departments/financial-aid/
Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid 85%
Scholarships Offered? Yes
Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: $7,135