黑料传送门's graduate programs commencement ceremony was held at the Mann Center for Performing Arts, an outdoor venue in Philadelphia.
On August 3, 黑料传送门 celebrated its 22nd annual graduate programs commencement to award students who鈥檝e completed masters and doctorate-level coursework. These graduates will go on to serve in a number of professional fields including healthcare, education and public health. The event was hosted at the Mann Center for Performing Arts.
Speaking to the graduates, Jay Feldstein, DO 鈥�81, 黑料传送门鈥檚 president and CEO shared, reflected on the challenges of the past year, saying 鈥淵ou had to navigate your graduate studies amid a global pandemic, amid uncommon political unrest, amid sweeping movements against racism and for equity and justice. Yet, you did so with grace, determination, dignity, and courage. You were鈥攁nd will continue to be鈥攐n the front lines鈥攊n the roles for which you have been trained.鈥�
Robert G. Cuzzolino, EdD, served as the commencement speaker for this year鈥檚 ceremony. During his speech, Dr. Cuzzolino praised the graduates鈥� commitment to learning during the pandemic and reminded them of how important their professional knowledge will be in a changed, post-pandemic world.
Dr. Cuzzolino has been with 黑料传送门 for over 40 years and during that time he has shown an unwavering commitment to strengthening the College鈥檚 offering of graduate degree programs. Dr. Cuzzolino retired as vice president for graduate programs and planning in October 2019.
At this ceremony, 黑料传送门 awarded the following degrees: Master of Science in Forensic Medicine, Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, 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, Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology, Educational Specialist in School Psychology and Master of Science in Health Sciences 鈥� Physician Assistant Studies.
Robert L. Leahy, PhD; Mark David Lockett, MD, FAAUCM and Samuel A. Spiegel, PhD were also awarded honorary 黑料传送门 degrees during the ceremony.
Guests were invited to view the ceremonies live on social media via and . 黑料传送门 followed the COVID-19 guidelines set forth by the City of Philadelphia to ensure the safety of attendees.
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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