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Commencement, Philadelphia (2019), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Commencements

Philadelphia Campus Graduate Program Commencement program, Class of 2019. Degrees include Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.

Synapsis: Philadelphia Campus (2019), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

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The 2019 Philadelphia Campus Synapsis includes Orientation, White Coat, Gala, Life at PCOM, Anatomy Groups, Radiology, Family Medicine, Match.

Is Craniosacral Therapy Effective In The Reduction Of Pain Intensity In Individuals With Non-Specific Neck And/Or Back Pain?, Melissa A. Stefanosky

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective evidence based medicine review is to determine whether or not craniosacral therapy is effective in the reduction of pain intensity in individuals with non-specific neck and/or back pain.

STUDY DESIGN: A systemic review of three peer reviewed journal articles published in 2014 and 2016.

DATA SOURCES: Three randomized controlled trials comparing craniosacral therapy to sham treatment, classic massage and/or trigger point therapy. These data sources were found using PubMed.

OUTCOMES MEASURED: Pain intensity in the neck and/or back, measured by using a 10- point numeric pain rating scale and the visual analogue scale.

RESULTS: …

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

PCOM Digest 2020s

The (2018 No. 2) issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Updates

• Behind the White Coat: Reclaiming Joy in the Art of Healing

• Reclaiming Joy in the Art of Healing: Unfolding Empathy Through Stories

• Reclaiming Joy in the Art of Healing: Building Habits of Positivity

• Class Notes

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

PCOM Digest 2020s

The (2018 No. 1) issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Updates

• Institutional Heritage: Founders’ Day 2018

• Facing Addiction

• Class Notes

Graduate Commencement, Philadelphia (2017), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Commencements

Philadelphia Campus Graduate Program Commencement program, Class of 2017. Degrees include Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology, Educational Specialist in School Psychology, Master of Science in School Psychology, Master of Science in Counseling and Clinical Health Psychology, Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, Master of Science in Organizational Development and Leadership, Master of Science in Forensic Medicine, Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, and Master of Science in Health Sciences – Physician Assistant Studies.

2017 Founders' Day, Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Founders Day Programs

The 2017 Founders Day Alumni Association Certificate of Honor Recipient was Dana C. Shaffer (DO '85). The OJ Snyder Memorial Medal recipient was Vincent G. Lobo (DO '65). The Philadelphia Campus Mason W. Pressly Memorial Medal Recipient was Anna Elisa Muzio (DO '17). The Georgia campus Mason W. Pressly Memorial Medal Recipient was Matthew Shelnutt (DO '17).

2016 Founders' Day, Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Founders Day Programs

The 2016 Founders Day OJ Snyder Memorial Medal recipient was Richard Pascucci DO '75. The Philadelphia Campus Mason W. Pressly Memorial Medal Recipient was Zachary Herrman (DO '16). The Georgia campus Mason W. Pressly Memorial Medal Recipient was Jessica Mormando (DO '16).

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 …

Synapsis: Philadelphia Campus 2016, Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

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No abstract provided.

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

The Effect Of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment On Length Of Stay In Posterolateral Postthoracotomy Patients: A Retrospective Case Note Study, Regina K. Fleming, Karen T. Snyder, Kent J. Blanke, Jane C. Johnson

PCOM Scholarly Works

Objective

This study retrospectively evaluated the effect of OMT on length of stay (LOS) in hospitalized posterolateral postthoracotomy patients.

Methods

Inpatient medical records of patients who received posterolateral thoracotomies with lung resection between 1998 and 2011 were reviewed for demographic data, LOS, thoracotomy surgery data, consultation data excluding osteopathic manipulative medicine, discharge data, and osteopathic manipulative medicine consultation data.

Results

Thirty-eight patients received posterolateral thoracotomies with lung resection; 23 patients received OMT and 15 did not. The mean (standard deviation) LOS was 11.0 (6.8) days (range, 5–29 days) for those who received OMT and 10.4 (5.5) days (range, 3–22 days) …

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

PCOM Scholarly Works

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

2015 Founders' Day, Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Founders Day Programs

The 2015 Founders Day OJ Snyder Memorial Medal recipients were Oliver Bullock DO '78 and Joseph Dieterle DO '70. The Philadelphia Campus Mason W Pressly Memorial Medal Recipient was Valerie Moore (DO '15). The Georgia campus Mason W Pressly Memorial Medal Recipient was Lauren Smith, (DO '16)

Synapsis: Georgia Campus (2015), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

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The yearbook includes Class Officers, American Academy of Osteopathy Undergraduate Teaching Fellows, In Memory of Anne Yi Chong, Orientation, Formals, Halloween Party, Student Clubs, Casino Night, Cadaver Ceremony, Student Fun Day, Words of Wisdom.

Synapsis: Philadelphia Campus 2015, Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

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No abstract provided.

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 …

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

2014 Founders' Day, Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Founders Day Programs

The 2014 Founders Day OJ Snyder Memorial Medal recipient was Matthew Schure, PhD. The Philadelphia Campus Mason W Pressly Memorial Medal Recipient was Matthew Spiecher (DO '14). The Georgia campus Mason W Pressly Memorial Medal Recipient was Jason Milton, (DO '14) PharmD, MBA

Catalog (2014-2015), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Catalogs

A snapshot of the PCOM curriculum through the decades.

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 (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

Synapsis: Philadelphia Campus 2014, Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

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The 2014 Philadelphia Campus Synapsis includes Orientation, Anatomy, White Coat Ceremony, DO Day on the Hill, PCOM Military, Service in the Community, Missions Abroad, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Convocation, Relay for Life, Make-A-Wish Date Auction, Clubs such as ACOFP, AMA, AMOPS, AMWA, APAMSA, CNS, Dermatology, DO Council, Integrative Medicine, Internal Medicine, LGBT in Medicine, Students for Choice, Nutrition in Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, PCOM East, Pediatrics, Running, SAAO, SGA Senate, SNMA, SOC Executive Board, Soccer, SOMA, Sports Medicine, Surgery, Leadership Banquet 2012, Peps, Sports, J Group, Clinical Rotations, Formal Events, Match, Class Chair.

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (Omm) And Reduction Of Nsaid Use In Low Back Pain: A Pilot Study, Kristopher Kelly

PCOM Biomedical Studies Student Scholarship

This randomized controlled pilot study is to determine if a combination of muscle energy and soft tissue techniques can reduce the amount of daily NSAID use in patients suffering from chronic non-specific low back pain (CNSLBP). Osteopathic manipulative treatment has been shown to be useful in treating low back pain. However, its role in reducing daily NSAID use in CNSLBP patients is unclear. This study was conducted at PCOM from January 2014 to April 2014. By design, patients were to be randomized into either a treatment group consisting of OMT or a control group consisting of a sham OMT. Of …

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 …

Untitled, Richard S. Koch

Koch Collection, Papers of Richard S Koch, DO

Provides support for association between spinal asymmetry and heart disease and how osteopathic physicians can help treat heart disease through treatment of asymmetries.

Principles Of Manipulative Management Of Essential Hypertension, Richard S. Koch

Koch Collection, Papers of Richard S Koch, DO

Rough draft of article on musculoskeletal findings and treatment associated with hypertension.

"Health" Magazine Article - Osteopathic Concept And Spinal Study Statistics In Children, Richard S. Koch

Koch Collection, Papers of Richard S Koch, DO

Rough Draft for Dr. Koch's contribution to an article in Health magazine discussing spinal findings in children and their correlation in neck and back pain and other dysfunctions.

General Principles Of Spinal Treatment, Richard S. Koch

Koch Collection, Papers of Richard S Koch, DO

Discusses mechanism behind spinal asymmetry and back pain and then provides therapy modalities and images to demonstrate these treatment options.