Philadelphia, PA
🩺 School Overview
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Total Enrollment: 268
Degrees: DO
Founding Year: 1899
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Website: https://www.pcom.edu/do/
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📄 Application Information
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Average MCAT: 505
Average GPA: 3.44
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Interview Feedback Summary
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 16% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.
School Review Summary
Overall, students rated the program a 7.8 out of 10 for satisfaction. The student body is described as highly cooperative. The environment is considered supportive for underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ+ students, married students, students with disabilities, non-traditional students. Faculty members are seen as highly approachable.
5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for PCOM
- 1. Other – Do you have any relatives who currently attend or have graduated from any PCOM location? If yes, please select the relationship. Additionally, provide the names, class years (if known), degrees (if...
- 2. Other – Are you a native English speaker? If not, please make additional selections.
- 3. Other – Have you previously applied to any of PCOM's academic programs at any of its locations?
- 4. Motivation and Fit – If yes, please tell us what you have done since the submission of your last application that enhances your candidacy for our DO program.
- 5. Motivation and Fit – If you have chosen to be considered for the Philadelphia location of PCOM, please respond to the following question: What aspect of the PCOM (Philadelphia) community resonates most with your...
About the School
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) is a private medical school established in 1899, with its main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and additional locations in Suwanee and Moultrie, Georgia.
Curriculum
The DO program at PCOM integrates lectures with hands-on learning, utilizing patient simulators and standardized patient actors to provide experiential clinical training. In the first two years, students study anatomy, physiology, pathology, microbiology, and clinical medicine in an interactive format.
Facilities
PCOM's Philadelphia campus spans 17 acres and features state-of-the-art teaching facilities, including the Dr. Michael and Wendy Saltzburg Clinical Learning and Assessment Center, which encompasses 15 patient rooms and four simulator training rooms.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of PCOM:
Student Loan Burden: $238,830
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at PCOM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $238,830. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Highest 48% Nationally
The cost of living at PCOM is among the top 48% of all medical schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.
Environment: Urban
The area surrounding PCOM is best navigated by car, with few amenities within walking or biking distance. While this quieter environment may offer fewer distractions, it requires a bit more planning for everyday errands or exploring local offerings.
School Address: 4170 City Avenue, 4170 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
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