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Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (2023, No. 1), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

PCOM Digest 2020s

The 2023 Vol. 1 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Updates
• Advancing Alumni
• Institutional Heritage: Founders’ Day 2023
• Digest Magazine Anniversary Series: 125 Years Through 125 Stories
• The Longest-Tenured Dean: Kenneth J. Veit, DO ’76, MBA, FACOFP, reflects on his historic distinction
• This Old House: The story of the Tudor Revival-style mansion that was renovated to become an administration building at the heart of the PCOM campus in Philadelphia
• Class Notes

The Philadelphia Surgery Conference: A Value Analysis Of A Hands-On Surgical Skill-Building Event., Luke Dipasquale, Robert Libera, Chi Chi Do-Nguyen, Elizabeth Brehman, Vishwant Tatagari, Heather Waring, Denah Appelt, Arthur Sesso

PCOM Scholarly Papers

Context: Limited opportunities exist to practice technical skills and to be exposed to various surgical specialties during preclinical medical education.

Objectives: To assess the value of workshop-based educational opportunities to medical students during preclinical training.

Methods: One hundred and 75 medical and physician assistant students from 10 medical schools attended the 2019 Philadelphia Surgery Conference. All students received STOP THE BLEED® bleeding control training and participated in four workshops, chosen from a list of 23, that demonstrated a variety of surgical skills. Data collection was accomplished using both a pre- and postconference survey to assess changes in confidence of personal …

Brief Compression-Only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Video And Simulation With Homemade Mannequin Improves Cpr Skills., Gregory K Wanner, Arayel Osborne, Charlotte H. Greene Phd

PCOM Scholarly Papers

BACKGROUND: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training has traditionally involved classroom-based courses or, more recently, home-based video self-instruction. These methods typically require preparation and purchase fee; which can dissuade many potential bystanders from receiving training. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching compression-only CPR to previously untrained individuals using our 6-min online CPR training video and skills practice on a homemade mannequin, reproduced by viewers with commonly available items (towel, toilet paper roll, t-shirt).

METHODS: Participants viewed the training video and practiced with the homemade mannequin. This was a parallel-design study with pre and post training evaluations of CPR skills …

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Winter 2015-2016), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Winter 2015/2016 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Message from the President
• PCOM Updates
• Inauguration of the eighth President, Jay S. Feldstein, DO '81
• Trained for Trauma Care: PCOM Alumni Were Well Prepared to Treat the Mass Casualties of May's Amtrak Derailment
• Remembering Camille DiLullo, PhD, Professor of Anatomy
• Class Notes
• My Turn

Perceptions And Attitudes Of A Sample Of Primary Care Patients Receiving Psychological Care From Their Pcp, Nadine Henzes Gowarty

PCOM Psychology Dissertations

With millions of Americans suffering from a mental health disorder and slightly more than half receiving treatment, the demand for psychological services far outweighs the number of practitioners available to provide direct care. Therefore, the majority of all primary-care visits are based on psychosocial factors; one third of a PCP’s caseloads consist of patients with mental-health problems. Given the fact that PCPs provide comprehensive psychosocial care, it is important to determine the beliefs and perceptions of their patients. Results from this study identified numerous factors that influence the relationship between patients receiving mental health care from their PCP. Specifically, if …

Medical Interns', Residents' And Attending Physicians' Attitudes Towards Integrative Medicine And Recommended Treatments For Patients With Psoriasis, Jennifer L. Pacyon

PCOM Psychology Dissertations

Background: Psoriasis is a multifactorial disease that effect approximately 7.5 million Americans. There are a variety of traditional treatments for psoriasis (e.g. topical medications, biologics) that for many, are effective in combating the disease. However, traditional treatments often have aversive side effects and may not be appropriate for every patient (e.g. pregnant women). Additionally, the efficacy of these medications are variable leaving some looking for adjunctive treatment options. There is increasing evidence to support the use of adjunctive treatments for psoriatic patients (e.g. psychotherapy, mindfulness). However, research is variable in regards to medical professionals’ attitudes towards integrative medicine (IM) as …

Funding And Other Resources For Beginning Researchers, Jane Z. Dumsha, David Yens, Grace Brannan

Jane Z. Dumsha

Despite the fact that osteopathic research is essential for the continued advancement of our profession, such research is lacking. One barrier is the attainment of funding resources to launch and continue quality research studies. In the present article, the authors outline resources for the early stages of research and provide guidance for grant proposal preparation, if it is determined that external funding is needed. Free and low-cost resources for obtaining preliminary data and sources of external funds are described. An overview of grant writing and information on where to obtain training is presented. Information on proposal writing basics, tips to …

Funding And Other Resources For Beginning Researchers, Jane Z. Dumsha, David Yens, Grace Brannan

PCOM Scholarly Papers

Despite the fact that osteopathic research is essential for the continued advancement of our profession, such research is lacking. One barrier is the attainment of funding resources to launch and continue quality research studies. In the present article, the authors outline resources for the early stages of research and provide guidance for grant proposal preparation, if it is determined that external funding is needed. Free and low-cost resources for obtaining preliminary data and sources of external funds are described. An overview of grant writing and information on where to obtain training is presented. Information on proposal writing basics, tips to …

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Spring 2015), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Spring 2015 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Message from the President
• PCOM Updates
• Development News
• Institutional Announcement: Farewell to Paul W. McGloin, CPA, LLD (Hon.)
• Institutional Heritage: Founders’ Day 2015
• Feature: The Healing Touch – Health Advocacy without Borders
• Bringing Hope and Care to Ukrainians – Zenia Chernyk, DO ’77
• Helping Victims of Human Trafficking in India – Winson T. George, PhD, DO ’09
• Hands-on in Haiti – Shelly Chvotzkin, DO ’02
• Class Notes
• My Turn

The Psychometric Properties Of The Professionalism Assessment Rating Scale, Jennifer K. Olivetti

PCOM Psychology Dissertations

The issue of professionalism in the training of medical students has become a major focus within the field of medical education. For years, the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) has measured the quality of osteopathic medical students (DO students) interpersonal and communication skills through SP (SP) encounters in which SPs rate the DO students relative to eight criteria (items) which, in aggregate, are known as the Professionalism Assessment Rating Scale (PARS). These criteria are linked in the literature to patient outcomes, patient adherence, patient satisfaction, and malpractice. This study investigated the psychometric properties of the PARS, based on data …

The Influence Of Positive And Negative Death Attitudes On Medical Students' Empathy And Attitudes Toward End-Of-Life Care, Elizabeth Palumbo

PCOM Psychology Dissertations

This quantitative study employed a cross-sectional survey research design in order to examine the relationships between medical students’ death attitudes, empathy, and attitudes toward end-of-life care. The participants were 206 medical students currently enrolled in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia campus. Results indicated that there were no significant differences in the level of empathy between medical students who held strong positive death attitudes and medical students with strong negative death attitudes. However, results indicated that significant differences existed in attitudes toward end-of-life care between medical students who held strong positive death …

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Fall 2014), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Fall 2014 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Message from the President
• PCOM Updates
• Commencement 2014
• Development News
• Considerations for Healthcare Education
• Diversity and Healthcare Disparities: Remembering the Children
• Instructional Strategies in Continuity Care Education
• Competency-based Assessment: Practicing Emergency Care from the Start
• Health Information Technology Advances Innovative Clinical Teaching Model
• Curbing Healthcare Provider Shortages in the South with New Residency Programs
• Class Notes
• Reunion Weekend
• In Memoriam
• My Turn Essay

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Winter 2013-2014), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Winter 2013 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Message from the President
• PCOM Updates
• Development News
• Diversity: The Changing Face of Osteopathic Medical Education
• Reducing Disparities through Cultural Competence
• Toward a Culture of Inclusion: The Diversity Office at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Cultural Sensitivity Enhances Palliative Care
• Sherman Leis, DO ’67, FACOS: Aiding in Journeys of Transition
• Language, Diversity & Learning
• Class Notes
• In Memoriam
• My Turn Essay

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Summer 2014), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Summer 2014 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Message from the President
• PCOM Updates
• Development News
• Institutional Advancement: Gifting the Optimum in Simulation
• Technology for Skills Training and Competency Assessment
• Institutional Memory: Remembering Herbert Lotman, LLD (Hon.)
• Institutional Heritage: Founders’ Day 2014
• Institutional Feature: A Time of Transition
• With Gratitude . . .
• Reflection about Dr. Schure: Collegial Harmony
• Reflection about Dr. Schure: Doctoring the Doctor
• Reflection about Dr. Schure: Legacy in the South
• Reflection about Dr. Schure: Seeds Planted Are Bearing Fruit
• PCOM Welcomes Jay S. Feldstein, DO ’81, …

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Summer 2013), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Summer issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Message from the President
• PCOM Updates
• Commencement 2013
• Development News
• Back in the (Founders') Day: Faculty Pioneers, 1899 to World War I
• Teach Me So I May Remember—Alumni: On Faculty Mentors and Awakeners
• My Father’s Precious Legacy: A Reflection On the Influence of Nicholas S. Nicholas, DO, upon His Sons, his Family, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Osteopathic Profession
• Love and Change: A Health Crisis Compels a Longtime Physician to Reevaluate his Approach to Teaching and Practicing Preventative Patient Care
• Philosophical …

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Winter 2013), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Winter 2013 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Message from the President
• PCOM Updates
• Development News
• Institutional Heritage: Founders’ Day 2013
• Thoughts on Ethics, Values and Healing:
• Body, Mind, Spirit: How Can We Improve Mental Health Services?
• The Ethics of Youth Suicide and Risk Assessment in Practice
• Linking Faith, Health and Healing
• Ethics in Healthcare Education
• Making Ethical Decisions in Pharmacy Practice
• Class Notes
• In Memoriam
• My Turn Essay
• The Fund for PCOM

Pediatric Obesity Class: Teaching Kids How To Live Healthy Lifestyle, Sara Wilson Reece

Scholarly Posters

Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. At The Longstreet Clinic, PC, Diabetes Education and Medical Nutritional Therapy Department, and Pediatric Department have joined together to create the Pediatric Obesity Class to address the epidemic of pediatric obesity in the local community. In the class, the child and parent are taught about calories, how to develop healthy eating habits and become physically active as a family. Visual aids as well as hands on activities for both nutritional and physical activity components of class are utilized. Thus far, approximately 120 children along with their parent(s) have participated in …

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Fall 2012), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Fall 2012 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Message from the President
• PCOM Updates
• Development News
• Protecting Human Rights
• Relieving Suffering
• On Leaders and Legacies
• Profiles of Nine PCOM Alumni Who Influence Osteopathic Medical Education
• Pharmacists’ Changing Role: From Behind the Counter to Direct Patient Care
• PCOM School of Pharmacy Is Preparing Students to Practice as Part of the Healthcare Team
• Class Notes
• In Memoriam
• My Turn Essay
• The Fund for PCOM

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Summer 2012), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Summer 2012 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Message from the President
• PCOM Updates
• Commencement 2012
• Honors and Awards
• Development News
• Giving Back and Paying it Forward: Three alumni talk about their Careers and their Support for the College
• Top 100 Donors
• Transitioning into Retirement
• Trends in Forensic Medicine: Dramatic Rise in Prescription Drug Use
• Remembering Nicholas C. Pedano, DO ’61, FACOS
• Class Notes
• In Memoriam
• My Turn Essay
• The Fund for PCOM

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Spring 2012), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Spring 2012 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Message from the President
• PCOM Updates
• Development News
• Tug of War
• Founders’ Day 2012
• Building Social and Emotional Competence in Preschool Children
• Pioneering Color in MRI Imaging
• Class Notes
• In Memoriam
• My Turn Essay
• The Fund for PCOM

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Fall 2011), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Fall 2011 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Opening Remarks
• PCOM Updates
• Mindfulness: Helping Patients Reduce Stress, Accept Life’s Challenges
• International Practice Rights for Osteopathic Physicians: Room for Global Growth
• Class Notes
• In Memoriam
• My Turn Essay

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Spring 2011), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Spring 2011 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Opening Remarks
• PCOM Updates
• Development News
• Moonlighting in the Big Leagues
• Closing the Gap in Primary Care
• In Love & War
• Driven by Adventure: Nilam Vaughan, DO ’11, recipient of the 2011 Mason W. Pressly Memorial Medal, GA–PCOM
• Stand by the Struggling: Jenna Stokes, DO ’11, recipient of the 2011 Simmy Ginsburg Humanitarian Award
• Class Notes
• In Memoriam
• My Turn Essay

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Winter 2011), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Winter 2011 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Opening Remarks
• PCOM Updates
• Development News
• Strategic Initiative
• Founders’ Day 2011
• A Cry for Help
• Class Notes
• In Memoriam
• My Turn Essay

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Fall 2010), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Fall 2010 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Opening Remarks
• PCOM Updates
• Development News
• Drug Development Research
• On Lessons Taught & Lessons Learned
• Class Notes
• In Memoriam
• My Turn Essay

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Summer 2010), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Summer 2010 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

Opening Remarks

• PCOM Updates
• Development News
• Overweight Nation
• Learning from Disaster
• 2010 Mason W. Pressly Memorial Medal (GA–PCOM)
• 2010 Simmy Ginsburg Humanitarian Award
• Class Notes
• In Memoriam
• My Turn Essay
• Services for Alumni

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Winter 2010), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Winter 2010 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Opening Remarks
• PCOM Updates
• Development News
• Wounded Healers
• Founders’ Day 2010
• Mining the Connection between Mind & Body
• Keeping Healthcare Providers Safe from Youth Gang Violence
• Class Notes
• In Memoriam
• My Turn Essay

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Fall 2009), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Fall 2009 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Opening Remarks
• PCOM Updates and Kudos
• PCOM–World’s Oldest College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Helping Patients During Difficult Times
• Global Outreach Inspires Students
• Class Notes
• In Memoriam
• My Turn Essay
• PCOM Events

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Summer 2009), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Summer 2009 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Opening Remarks
• PCOM Updates and Kudos
• Development News
• GA-PCOM Mason W. Pressly Memorial Medal
• Crisis in the ER: Repairing the Nation’s Health Care Safety Net
• Challenges
• Finding Answers
• Physician Assistants Ease Burden
• Primary Care Physicians Are Key
• PCOM Provides Leadership
• Reunion Years Roundtable
• The Inspiration Behind the Simmy Ginsburg Humanitarian Award
• Class Notes
• In Memoriam
• My Turn Essay
• PCOM Events

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Winter 2009), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Winter 2009 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Opening Remarks
• PCOM Updates and Kudos
• Development News
• Keeping the Balance True: The Rural Medicine Practice
• Health and Social Service Outcomes
• The Effects of Physician Supply
• Specialty-Specific Issues: Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Federally Qualified Health Centers for Direct Provision of Care
• Rural Sociology and the Draw for Today’s Medical Students
• Founders’ Day 2009
• O.J. Snyder Memorial Medal
• Mason W. Pressly Memorial Medal
• Preparing Medical Students for End of Life Care
• Class Notes
• In Memoriam
• My Turn Essay
• PCOM Events

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Fall 2008), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Fall 2008 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Opening Remarks
• PCOM Updates and Kudos
• Development News
• Global Warming’s Health Crisis
• Weather Disasters
• Emerging Infectious Diseases
• What Can Be Done?
• Water-Borne Diseases
• Heat Related Illnesses
• Heat Intensifies Air Pollution
• What Can Health Professionals Do?
• Extreme Climate Events and Mental Health Disorders
• Common Goals
• Medical Marriages
• Starting Out
• Practicing Together
• Military Match
• A Family Tradition
• Research: Fruit of the Vine May Combat Prostrate Cancer
• Class Notes
• In Memoriam
• My Turn Essay
• PCOM Events