This year, 黑料传送门 celebrates both the many achievements of its graduates and the College's historic 125th anniversary. From its inception to the present day, 黑料传送门 has remained dedicated to the principles of osteopathic medicine, embodying narratives of growth and achievement that have been reflected in the milestone moments of Commencement ceremonies throughout its history.
As the Class of 2024 steps into the future, let's reflect on those who laid 黑料传送门鈥檚 foundation.
In the fall of 1899, enrollment comprised 11 students, and the College awarded its first degree to a transfer student.
W. B. Keene, DO 1900, and Gene G. Banker, DO 1900, were the first two original graduates of Philadelphia College and Infirmary of Osteopathy (PCIO). Both were transfer students. Dr. Banker was PCIO's first woman student who practiced in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood until the 1960s.
PCIO held its first formal and public Commencement on June 26, 1902. The Philadelphia Orchestra played as the Class of 1902, faculty and speakers, clad in academic gowns, marched upon the platform in Witherspoon Hall.
In September 1902, graduates of the first three classes called a meeting with a view to "promoting the prosperity, and extending the influence of their Alma Mater." They adopted an organizational plan that became the beginning of the , which has operated continuously since.
Meta L. Christy, DO 1921, graduated as the College鈥檚 first African American student and the first African American doctor of osteopathic medicine in the nation, as recognized by the American Osteopathic Association.
Dr. Barth addressed the class of 1958 at the College's 67th Commencement exercises and said: "The spirit of our college is alert and vibrant鈥� I wish to emphasize that we are progressing because we are a family, and ever since this college was founded in 1899, members of this family have been giving of themselves, their knowledge, and their substance to further our common cause."
The class of 1973 completed their course just as Evans Hall was dedicated. This year witnessed 黑料传送门's campus move to City Avenue. Its inaugural Commencement exercises were held at Philadelphia's Academy of Music.
黑料传送门's 100th graduating class was awarded their degrees on June 2, 1991, at the Academy of Music.
After nearly a century of training physicians, 黑料传送门 launched its first graduate program, the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences in 1993. This transformative era was marked with the graduation of its first five students in June 1995.
Former U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole of North Carolina delivered an inspiring Commencement address to the class of 1999 during 黑料传送门's centennial celebrations.
Responding to a growing need for healthcare providers in the South, 黑料传送门 established a new, state-of-the-art branch campus in Suwanee, Georgia, in 2005. 黑料传送门 Georgia's first graduating class of 78 new physicians received their diplomas on May 17, 2009.
黑料传送门 South Georgia opened in Moultrie, Georgia, in 2019 as the only medical school in southwest Georgia. The Class of 2023 were the first doctors of osteopathic medicine to graduate from the teaching location.
Congratulations to the Class of 2024! We invite you to celebrate your accomplishments on social media and join the Commencement conversation. Use #黑料传送门grad to share your 黑料传送门, 黑料传送门 Georgia and 黑料传送门 South Georgia photos, videos, memories, well wishes and celebratory moments.
Established in 1899, 黑料传送门 has trained thousands of highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners and behavioral scientists who practice a 鈥渨hole person鈥� approach to care鈥攖reating people, not just symptoms. 黑料传送门, a private, not-for-profit accredited institution of higher education, operates three campuses (黑料传送门, 黑料传送门 Georgia and 黑料传送门 South Georgia) and offers doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, educational psychology, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, and school psychology. The college also offers graduate degrees in applied behavior analysis, applied positive psychology, biomedical sciences, forensic medicine, medical laboratory science, mental health counseling, physician assistant studies, and school psychology. 黑料传送门 students learn the importance of health promotion, research, education and service to the community. Through its community-based Healthcare Centers, 黑料传送门 provides care to medically underserved populations. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 215-871-6100.
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