PCOM Georgia
General Information
PCOM Georgia is dedicated to educating osteopathic medical students and serving the health care needs of the people in Georgia and the Southeast by providing a program of medical study guided by osteopathic medical tradition, concept, and practice. Graduates are encouraged to remain in the South and practice among underserved populations where they will have the most impact. PCOM Georgia campus graduated its inaugural class of 78 students in May 2009.
Main Campus
This is the osteopathic medical college's primary location.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - (PCOM)
Affiliation
Address
Campus Setting
Website http://www.pcom.edu/
Phone
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
Mission Statement
Closest City Suwanee, GA
Campus Setting
SuburbanFacilities
PCOM Georgia is located on a 25-acre campus in Gwinnett County, 35 miles from downtown Atlanta. Its state-of-the-art facilities offer students an excellent lab for osteopathic principles and practice, a simulation center, a large anatomy lab and an information commons with extensive digital reference and textbook references. Instructional space also includes two large classrooms and numerous small-group teaching classrooms. A well-equipped fitness center, individual study areas and lounge areas all help to provide a well-rounded experience for students.
Student Residence Options
As PCOM 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.https://www.pcom.edu/student-life/student-affairs/. Nearby Suwanee and the neighboring communities of Lawrenceville and Duluth offer a less-hurried lifestyle with desirable amenities and easy access to all Atlanta has to offer – shopping, professional sports, the arts and more.
COM Accreditation Status PCOM is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is located at 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) www.msche.org. It is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
University Affiliation(s) Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and PCOM South Georgia
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Entering Class 2022
Academic Year Enrollment
Total Medical School Enrollment
534
Total Male
256
Total Female
278
Total Enrollment Affiliate Institutions
1,862
First-Year Matriculants
138
First-Year Male Matriculants
61
First-Year Female Matriculants
77
Matriculants In-State
91
Matriculants Out-of-State
47
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.0%
Asian
37.0%
Black/African American
10.9%
Hispanic/Latino
9.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.0%
White
37.0%
Multiple Races
4.3%
Undisclosed
1.4%
Majors of First-Year Matriculants
Science Majors
65%
Non-Science Majors
35%
Graduate Degrees
23%
Overview
Private Institution
Non-Profit
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and PCOM South Georgia
Institutional Affiliation
2005
Year Founded
Suburban
Campus Setting
Main Contact
PCOM Georgia
Address
(678) 225-7500
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 at hospitals in the Southeast..
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/Postbaccalaurete 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 or forensic biology.
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/Business Certificate
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.
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 Lab4 semester hours
Genetics
RecommendedPhysics
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Physiology
RecommendedAdditional Science Courses
Behavioral Sciences
RecommendedCollege English
Required6 semester hours
Math/Statistics
RecommendedAdmissions
Admission to PCOM Georgia is comprehensive as well as competitive and selective. PCOM Georgia 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 Georgia is an institution that seeks diversity. PCOM Georgia actively recruits under-represented minority students 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. 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
Will your institution waive MCAT exam requirements? No
Accepts online lab coursework? Yes
Final grades must appear on an official transcript from a regionally accredited institution.Primary Application Service: AACOMAS
Earliest Application Submission Date: May 4, 2023
Primary Application Deadline: February 1, 2024
Submission Timing for Best Consideration
First Year Class Matriculant's Selection Factors
Acceptance by the Faculty Committee on Admissions is based on the applicant’s fulfillment of undergraduate course requirements, GPAs, MCAT scores and a personal interview with members of the committee. PCOM Georgia seeks applicants who bring passion, leadership, compassion and service to the field of osteopathic medicine and have demonstrated these qualities in their academic history and resume.
PCOM policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, creed, disability or marital status. The policy applies in recruitment and admission of students, employment of faculty and staff, as well as scholarships and loan programs. This policy also is followed in the operation of all other programs, activities and services of the college.
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
Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Required? No
Supplemental Application Sent To: N/A
Applicants do not receive a supplemental application.Supplemental Application Fee Refundable? No
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver Available? No
Earliest Acceptance Date
October 1, 2023
Latest Acceptance Date
August 1, 2024
Orientation/Start Date for First Year Students
August 12, 2024
Deferred Entrance Requests Considered? Yes
Requests for a one-year deferral must be received in writing with rationale to gaadmissions@pcom.edu for consideration by the Faculty Committee on Admissions.Acceptance/deposit deadlines conform to the AACOMAS Traffic Guidelines Schedule? Yes
Applicants will be requested to submit necessary matriculation documents, including a deposit, according to the following AACOMAS Traffic Guidelines schedule:
- Those accepted prior to November 15 will have until December 14
- Those accepted between November 15 and January 14 will have 30 days
- Those accepted between January 15 and April 30 will have 14 days.
- Those accepted on or after May 1 may be asked for an immediate deposit.
- After May 1 of the year of matriculation, each medical college may implement college-specific procedures for accepted students who hold one or more seats at other medical colleges.
Mean MCAT Score
504.0
Avg. Cum. Undergrad GPA Score
3.61
Oldest MCAT Considered: January 1, 2021
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
$57,534
Out-of-State Tuition
$57,534
Annual Fees
In-State Resident Fees
$750
Out-of-State Resident Fees
$750
Health Insurance Fee
$0
Tuition Fees Include
Estimates, Deposits, and More
Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs
$24,553
Average Graduate Indebtedness
$243,219
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 86.6%
Scholarships Offered? Yes
Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: $6,626