Abdul A. Walters, MS/Biomed 鈥�16, DO 鈥�20, RES 鈥�26, is making his way in the medical field as he prepares to advance his career with a prestigious fellowship in general surgery.
A member of what he affectionately calls the 鈥満诹洗兔舖unity鈥� since 2014, Walters has experienced the full spectrum of medical training at 黑料传送门, from biomedical sciences and the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program at 黑料传送门 Georgia to his transitional year and general surgery residency in Philadelphia. Walters plans to move back to Georgia to pursue a Surgical Critical Care and Trauma Fellowship at the Medical College of Georgia.
鈥淥ver the last 12 years, 黑料传送门 has offered me opportunities for growth I had only previously dreamed of,鈥� he said.
As a resident, Walters credits 黑料传送门鈥檚 consortium model for providing him with a comprehensive surgical training experience. "From large, specialized tertiary centers to small community hospitals, we got to experience the latest advancements in healthcare while staying in touch with our community and addressing disparities within the system," he said.
His passion for medicine was inspired by his grandmother, an operating room nurse who often shared stories of the selfless colleagues who went above and beyond for their patients. "She and my mother sacrificed a great deal in order for me to come to this country from Panama and achieve my dreams of becoming a surgeon,鈥� Walters said. 鈥淚 hope to make them proud and deliver the best care possible to my patients in their greatest time of need.鈥�
Throughout his time at 黑料传送门, Walters engaged in numerous activities, including leading the anatomy teaching assistant program, serving as president of the DO council, founding the Georgia Campus Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) chapter, and representing 黑料传送门 Georgia as a student delegate at American Osteopathic Association (AOA) House of Delegates. As a resident, he mentored medical students and interns, served as an Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) instructor, and cared for critically ill patients.
He was awarded the Welch Scholars Grant by the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) Board of Directors, a grant given to students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, participation in extracurricular activities, and a strong commitment to osteopathic medicine and financial need. In 2020, he received the Mason Pressly Memorial Medal, the College鈥檚 highest student honor which recognizes outstanding achievement and service to the College, the community and the osteopathic profession.
Perhaps just as impressive: Walters navigated his rigorous academic journey at 黑料传送门 without a single cup of coffee. His advice to aspiring physicians? "Be the hardest working person in every room you walk into."
黑料传送门 Georgia has been serving students and the community for 20 years as a branch campus of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (黑料传送门), a private, not-for-profit, accredited institution of higher education established in 1899. Located in Suwanee (Gwinnett County), 黑料传送门 Georgia offers doctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy and physical therapy. Graduate degrees are offered in biomedical sciences, medical laboratory science and physician assistant studies. The campus joins 黑料传送门 South Georgia in Moultrie in helping to meet the healthcare needs of the state. Emphasizing "a whole person" approach to care, 黑料传送门 Georgia focuses on educational excellence, interprofessional education and service to the community. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 678-225-7500. The campus is also home to the Georgia Osteopathic Care Center, an osteopathic manipulative medicine clinic, which is open to the public by appointment. For more information, visit .
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