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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Introduction
The school was founded in 1899. The college emphasizes training primary care practitioners with almost 65% of graduates choosing careers in family practice, general internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, and pediatrics.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Academics
4-year. Students embark on an intensive program that provides a blend of classroom teaching, clinical experience, and research. The curriculum combines basic science and clinical course content with integrated courses such as the Fundamentals of Biomedicine and clinical and basic neurosciences, as well as an integrated approach to pharmacology, pathology, and oncology. During third- and fourth-year clinical clerkships, students become directly involved in patient care under the guidance of primary care and specialtytrained physicians. Affiliated Teaching Hospitals Information not available. Housing Two fraternity houses accommodating 60 men, private rooming houses, and apartments are available in the vicinity.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Admissions
A bachelor’s degree or 3 years of college work with a minimum 3.2 average, the basic premedical science courses, and the MCAT are required. The size of the incoming class is expected to be 250 students. After receipt of the AACOMAS application, a supplemental application is sent to the candidate for admission. This must be completed and returned and arrangements should be made for a recommendation from the college’s preprofessional advisory committee to be sent. A letter of evaluation from an osteopathic physician is advisable but not required. Qualified applicants are invited for an interview and they are usually notified within one month after this has taken place.
Information Summary
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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Philadelphia, PA 19131
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
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| Total Population | 47,044 (47,044 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 19,130 (2.3 people per house) |
| Families | 10,169 (3.14 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 37,005 |
| Pop. — Asian | 1,292 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 65 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 471 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 8,720 |
| Pop. — Other | 625 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Special Focus Institutions — Medical schools and medical centers
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| Enrollment | Exclusively graduate/professional |
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General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
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| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | 4 |
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Special Learning Opportunities
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Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine?
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| FT Undergraduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| FT Graduate Tuition | $19,371 | $19,371 | $19,371 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $452 | $452 | $452 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $693 | $693 | $693 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
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| Osteopathic Medicine Degree — Tuition | $35,904 | $35,904 |
| Osteopathic Medicine Degree — Required Fees | $525 | $525 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | N/A |
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| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
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Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine accept?
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Student Services
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Student Living
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| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
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Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine?
| Men | Women | Total | |
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Non Resident Alien | 2 | 8 | 10 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 37 | 121 | 158 |
Hispanic | 21 | 21 | 42 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 70 | 131 | 201 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 3 | N/A | 3 |
White Non-Hispanic | 500 | 800 | 1,300 |
Race Unknown | 20 | 47 | 67 |
| Total | 653 | 1,128 | 1,781 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
| Men | Women | Total | |
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| 100 | 134 | 234 | |
| 32 | 39 | 71 | |
| 12 | 43 | 55 | |
| 12 | 21 | 33 | |
| 6 | 21 | 27 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Clinical Psychology | 3 | 29 | 1 | 33 | ||||
| Counseling Psychology | 2 | 4 | 19 | 25 | ||||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 7 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 27 | |||
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 16 | 2 | 9 | 39 | 5 | 71 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 8 | 1 | 14 | 23 | ||||
| Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO) | 13 | 5 | 29 | 1 | 186 | 234 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 4 | 1 | 6 | 43 | 1 | 55 | ||
| School Psychology | 6 | 2 | 15 | 23 | ||||
| Total | 59 | 15 | 45 | 1 | 363 | 8 | 491 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
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| Average FT Salary | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 52 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | N/A |
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Atlanta, Georgia January 24, 1899 Urban Private coeducational Medical 1,300 Matthew Schure, PhD Burgundy and Gray “Mens et Manus” (The Mind and the Hand) PCOM Pulse www.pcom.edu The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) is one of the oldest and largest osteopathic medical schools. Founded in 1899, PCOM is home to over 1000 medical students as well as graduate-level students in several other fields of health care. PCOM offers a traditional rotating internship, 15 AOA-accredited postgraduate medical training programs, and fellowship program: PCOM’s Center for Chronic Disorders of Aging is an interdiciplinary reasearch organization. Collaborating institutions include Kuopio University (Finland) , Thomas Jefferson University, Veterans Administration Medical Center, and the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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