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PCOM reserves the right to delete any course
described in this catalog. The College also
reserves the right to effect any other changes in
the curriculum, tuition/fees, administration, or
any other phase of school activity without notice.
The College also publishes student handbooks
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PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
3 2243 00019 2631
CATALOG
2000-2001
2001-2002
PHILADELPHIA
COLLEGE OF
OSTEOPATHIC
MEDICINE
4170 City Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19131-1694
Office of the Dean
215-871-6770 • FAX 215-871-6781
Office of Admissions
800-999-6998 • 215-871-6701 • FAX 215-871-6719
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PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
CATALOG
CONTENTS
College Calendar 2000-2001 4
College Calendar 2001-2002 6
Mission 8
The College 8
The Degrees Awarded 9
Accreditation 10
Administration, Trustees and Emeriti 11
Courses of Medical Study
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 13
Special Programs 16
Postdoctoral Medical Education 17
Clinical Master of Science Degree 19
Continuing Medical Education 20
Graduate Programs
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology 21
Master of Science in Clinical Health Psychology 22
Continuing Education in Psychology 22
Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences 22
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies 23
Master of Science in Organizational
Development and Leadership 23
Advanced Masters Degrees - Forensic Medicine
and Emergency Medicine 23
Synopsis of Curricula 25
Admissions Policies and Procedures 31
Policy of Fairness and Equal Opportunity 38
Student Life and Recreation 38
College Tuition and Fees 42
Financial Aid 44
Educational Facilities and Resources 46
Course Descriptions 53
Academic Departments and Faculty 82
Faculty Committees Ill
PCOM Alumni Association 117
Graduates and Awards - 2000 118
Graduates and Awards - 2001 149
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
2000-2002
Summer 2000
PsyD Registration begins for Summer Session
Commencement
PsyD Summer Session 1 begins
Physician Assistant Program Registration
Comlex Level I
Second Year Remedial Examinations
Clerkship 1 (Class of 1999/Class of 2000)
PsyD Summer Session 1 ends
First Year Remedial Examinations
Clerkship 2 (Class of 1999/Class of 2000)
PsyD Summer Session 2 begins
SummerStart Program Begins
Clerkship 3 (Class of 1999/Class of 2000)
PsyD Registration begins for Fall Term
(2nd-4th Year PsyD students only)
PsyD Summer Session 2 ends
Physician Assistant Program Summer Session ends
Comlex Level II (Militarv Students)
May 11
Monday
May 24
Sunday
7:00 P.M.
May 26
Tuesday
June 1
Monday
9:00 A.M
June 2 - 3
Tues.-Wed.
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Mon.-Fri.
June 8
Monday
July 2
Thursday
July 6 - July
17
Mon.-Fri.
July 6
Monday
July 7
Tuesday
August 3
Monday
August 10
Monday
August 14
Friday
August 18 -
19
Tues.-Wed.
Fall 2000-2001
August 20 - 21 Thur.-Fri. 9:00 A.M. First Year Class - Registration/Orientation
August 24 Monday 8:00 A.M. First Year Fall Term classes begin
9:00 A.M. Physician Assistant Program Registration
10:00 A.M. Second Year Class - Registration
11:00 A.M. Centennial Convocation
1 :00 P.M. Second Year Fall Term Classes Begin
2:00-4:00 P.M. PsyD Program Registration (1st year PsyD students)
4:00 P.M. Biomedical Sciences Registration
6:30 P.M. PsyD Program Opening Session
August 25 Tuesday PsyD Fall Term Classes Begin
August 31 Monday Clerkship 4 (Class of 1999/Class of 2000)
September 7 Monday Labor Day (No Classes)
September 28 Monday Clerkship 5 (Class of 1999/Class of 2000)
Sept 28 -Oct 2 Mon.-Fri. No Classes for PsyD Program
September 30 Wednesday Yom Kippur Holiday (No Classes)
October 26 Monday Clerkship 6 (Class of 1999/Class of 2000)
November 9 Monday PsyD Registration begins for Winter Term November
13 Friday Fall Term classes end (All Programs except PsyD)
November 16 - 20 Mon.-Fri. Final Exams
November 20 Friday PsyD Program classes end
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
2000-2002
Winter 2000-2001
November 23
November 26 - 29
December 18
December 21
December 22
January' 4
January 18
January 19
January 22
February 1
February 15
February 19
February 22
February 22 - 26
February* 26
March 1-14
Monday
Thurs.-Sun.
Friday
Monday
Tuesday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Friday
Monday
Monday
Friday
Monday
Mon.-Fri.
Friday
Mon.-Sun.
11:00 A.M.
Winter Term classes begin
Second Term Begins for Class of 1999/ ( lass ol 2000
Clerkship 7 (Class of 1999/Class of 2000)
Thanksgiving break (All Students)
Winter Break Begins for PsyD Program
Clerkship 8 (Class of 1999)
Winter Break begins for Class of 2000
Winter Break begins at close of classes
Classes Resume
Clerkship 8 (Class of 2000)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes)
Clerkship 9 (Class of 1999)
Founders Day Assembly
Clerkship 9 (Class of 2000)
Clerkship 10 (Class of 1999)
Winter Term classes end (All Programs except PsyD)
PsyD Registration begins for Spring Term
Final Exams
PsyD Program classes end
Spring Break begins following Final Exams
Spring Break for Class of 2000
March 8
Monday
March 9-10
Tues.-Wed
March 15
Monday
April 2 - 5
Fri.-Mon.
April 12
Monday
May 7
Friday
May 10 - 14
Mon.-Fri.
May 9
Sunday
May 10
Monday
May 18
Tuesday
May 21
Friday
May 24 - 28
Mon.-Fri.
May 28
Fridav
Spring 2000-2001
Spring Term classes begin
Comlex Level II
Clerkship 11 (Class of 1999)
Clerkship 10 (Class of 2000)
Easter Holiday
Clerkship 12 (Class of 1999)
Clerkship 11 (Class of 2000)
Second Year Spring Term classes end
Second Year Final Exams
Third and Fourth Year End
Clerkship 1 (Class of 2000)
PsyD Registration begins for Summer Session
First Year Spring Term classes end
Biomedical Science classes end
Physician Assistant classes end
First Year Final Exams
Biomedical Science Program Final Exams
Physician Assistant Program Final Exams
PsyD Program classes end
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
2000-2002
May 10
May 18
June 1
June 1-2
June 6
June 7
June 7 -July 30
June 28
July 5
July 6
July 6 -July 16
July 8
July 12
August 2
August 9
August 10
August 17-18
August 20
Monday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday- Wednesday
Sunday
Monday
Monday-Friday
Monday
Monday
Tuesday
Tuesday-Friday
Thursday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Tuesday
Tuesday-Wednesday
Friday
Summer 2001
Clerkship 1 - D.O. Class of 2000
Psy.D. Program Registration begins for Summer Session
Psy.D. Program Summer Session 1 begins
Comlex Level 1
3:00 P.M. Commencement
Clerkship 2 - D.O. Class of 2000
Clerkship 1 - D.O. Class of 2001
D.O. Program Second Year Remedial Exams
Preceptorship 1 - PA. Class of 2000
Clerkship 3 - D.O. Class of 2000
Clerkship 2 - D.O. Class of 2001
SummerStart Program Begins
D.O. Program First Year Remedial Exams
Psy.D. Program Summer Session 1 ends
Psy.D. Program Summer Session 2 begins
Clerkship 4 - D.O. Class of 2000
Clerkship 3 - D.O. Class of 2001
Preceptorship 2 - P. A. Class of 2000
Psy.D. Program Registration begins for Fall Term
(2nd-5th Year Psy.D. students only)
Comlex Level II (Military Students)
Psy.D. Program Summer Session 2 ends
August 17-18
August 19-20
August 23
Tuesday-Wednesday
Thursday-Friday
Monday
August 30
September 6
September 20 - 24
September 20
September 25
September 27
October 25
November 1
November 9
November 12
November 15
November 16
November 19
19
Monday
Monday
Monday-Friday
Monday
Saturday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Tuesday
Friday
Monday-Friday
Tuesday
Friday
Fall 2001-2002
9:00 A.M. P.A. Class of 2001 Registration/Orientation
9:00 A.M. D.O. Program First Year Class - Registration/Orientation
Fall Term Classes Begin
10:00 A.M. D.O. Program Second Year Class - Registration
11:00 A.M. Convocation/Dedication Student Activity Center
2:00-4:00 P.M. Psy.D. Program Registration (1st year students)
M.S. Psychology Program Registration
4:00 P.M. Biomedical Sciences Registration/Orientation
6:30 P.M. Psychology Program Opening Session
Clerkship 5 - D.O. Class of 2000
Clerkship 4 - D.O. Class of 2001
Labor Day (No Classes)
No Classes for M.S. Psychology Program
Yom Kippur Holiday (No Classes)
Preceptorship 3 - PA. Class of 2000
Parent/Family Open House
Clerkship 6 - D.O. Class of 2000
Clerkship 5 - D.O. Class of 2001
Clerkship 7 - D.O. Class of 2000
Clerkship 6 - D.O. Class of 2001
Preceptorship 4 - PA. Class of 2000
Psychology Program Registration begins for Winter Term
Fall Term classes end (All Programs except Psychology)
Final Exams
M.S. Psychology Program classes end
Psy.D. Program classes end
November 22
November 25-28
December 13-17
December 17
December 20
December 22
Monday
Thursday-Sunday
Monday-Friday
Friday
Monday
Wednesday
Winter 2001-2002
Winter Term Classes Begin
Second Term Begins for D.O. Class of 2000/Class of 2001
Clerkship 8 - D.O. Class of 2000
Clerkship 7 - D.O. Class of 2001
Thanksgiving Break (All Students)
Fund. Of Preceptorships II - P.A. Class of 2000
Winter Break Begins for Psychology Program
Winter Break begins for D.O. Class of 2000/Class of 2001
Winter Break begins at close of classes
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
2000-2002
January 3
January 17
January 31
February 14
February 18
February 22
February 21-25
February 25
Feb. 28 -Mar. 12
Monday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Friday
Tuesday
Monday-Friday
Friday
Monday-Sunday
Winter 2001-2002 (cont.)
Classes Resume
Clerkship 9 - DO. Class of 2000
Clerkship 8 -DO. Class of 2001
Preceptorship 5 - PA. Class of 2000
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes]
Clerkship 10 - D.O. Class of 2000
Clerkship 9 - D.O. Class of 2001
Preceptorship 6 - PA. Class of 2000
Winter Term classes end (All Programs except Psy.D. Program)
Psy.D. Program Registration begins for Spring Term
Final Exams
M.S. Psychology Program classes end
Psy.D. Program classes end
Spring Break begins following Final Exams
Spring Break for D.O. Class of 2000/Class of 2001
March 6
March 7 - 8
March 13
March 27
April 10
April 21-24
April 21 - 26
May 5
May 7
May 8
May 8 -12
May 8 - 14
May 15
May 16
May 19
May 22 - 26
May 26
Monday
Tuesday-Wednesday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Friday-Monday
Friday-Wednesday
Friday
Sunday
Monday
Monday-Friday
Monday-Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Friday
Monday-Friday
Friday
Spring 2001-2002
Spring Term Classes Begin
Comlex Level 11
Clerkship 11 - D.O. Class of 2000
Clerkship 10 - D.O. Class of 2001
Preceptorship 7 - PA. Class of 2000
Clerkship 12 - D.O. Class of 2000
Clerkship 11 - D.O. Class of 2001
Easter Holiday
Easter Holiday for M.S. Psychology Program
D.O. Program Second Year Spring Term classes end
D.O. Program Third and Fourth Year End
Preceptorship 8 - PA. Class of 2000
D.O. Program Second Year Final Exams
Vacation - D.O. Class of 2001
Clerkship 1 - D.O. Class of 2001
Psychology Registration begins for Summer Session
D.O. Program First Year Spring Term classes end
Biomedical Science classes end
Physician Assistant classes end
D.O. Program First Year Fmal Exams
Biomedical Science Program Final Exams
Physician Assistant Program Final Exams
M.S. Psychology Program classes end
Psy.D. Program classes end
Summer 2002
May 29 Monday Memorial Day
May 30 Tuesday PA. Class of 2001 Summer Session Begins
M.S. Psychology Program Summer Session Begins
Psy.D. Program Summer Session 1 Begins
June 4 Sunday D.O. Program Commencement
June 5 - July 28 Monday-Friday D.O Program Second Year Remedial Exams
June 6 - 7 Tuesday-Wednesday Comlex Level I
June 12 Monday Clerkship 2 - D.O. Class of 2001
Clerkship 1 - D.O. Class of 2002
June 16 Friday PA. Class of 2000 Preceptorships End
To Be Announced Graduate Programs Commencement
July 3 - 14 Monday-Friday D.O. Program First Year Remedial Exams
July 4 Tuesday 4th of July Holiday (no classes)
July 7 Friday Psy.D. Program Summer Session 1 Ends
July 10 Monday Clerkship 3 - D.O. Class of 2001
Clerkship 2 - D.O. Class of 2002
Psy.D. Program Summer Session 2 Begins
July 14 Friday M.S. Psychology Program Summer Session Ends
August 7 Monday Clerkship 4 - D.O. Class of 2001
Clerkship 3 - D.O. Class of 2002
August 18 Friday EA. Class of 2001 Summer Session Ends
Psy.D. Program Summer Session 2 Ends
August 21 Monday New Academic Year Begins
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Mission
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is dedicated to providing
programs of study to educate skilled professionals in health and science
fields and competent and caring osteopathic physicians. The programs of
study are built on the foundations of primary care, and an orientation to
the needs of the community and they are guided by osteopathic tradition,
concept and practice. The College is committed to the advancement of
knowledge and encouragement of intellectual growth through research
and leadership and to the advancement of the community through health
promotion, education and service.
The College
Philadelphia is renowned for medical education. Among its five well-
known medical colleges, only one is osteopathic. We at PCOM are proud
of our osteopathic heritage. More than 60,000 osteopathic physicians
practicing today are an integral part of America's health care delivery system.
The medical program trains students who will become skilled, caring,
and successful physicians guided by the strengths of osteopathic principles
refined during a century of medical practice, teaching and research. A
growing variety of health-related graduate programs builds on PCOM's
heritage of community-based care and the emerging vision of an integrated
health care team.
PCOM was chartered in 1899 and has graduated more than 9,800
physicians. The college founders, O.J. Snyder, DO, and Mason Pressly DO,
were outspoken, pioneering physicians who explored and taught the use of
manipulative therapy in the prevention of disease long before the use of
penicillin and modern drugs. Each year, Founders Day celebrates our origin
as a professional school dedicated to improved methods of the healing
arts in accordance with osteopathic principles . . . and to research and the
dissemination of scientific knowledge.
A leader among the 19 osteopathic colleges, PCOM is of national significance
in osteopathic medical education. Our total medical student body numbers
over 1000 and approximately 350 graduate students pursue their degrees at
PCOM. Nearly 70 percent of our students are Pennsylvanians. More than
200 colleges and 21 states are represented in the student body.
Supported by the best modern technology, PCOM emphasizes a practitioners
approach and community orientation in all its degree programs to prepare
students for the new challenges facing the behavioral and medical sciences
in the 21st century.
The Degrees Awarded
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
PCOM awards the degree, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) to
graduates who satisfactorily complete the required four-year course of study
in the osteopathic medical curriculum.
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
PCOM awards a Master of Science (MS) in biomedical sciences to
graduates of an evening graduate program of 2-3 years duration. The
program provides a strong base of biomedical content in the first year,
followed by mentored research in the degree candidacy year(s).
Doctor of Psychology
A doctoral program in clinical psychology is offered, leading to the PsyD
This program follows a practitioner-scholar model and is designed for
students who have previously earned a masters degree in a behavioral
science. The program is comprised of a sequence of courses, practicum
experience, comprehensive examinations, a dissertation and a clinical
psychology internship.
Master of Science in Clinical Health Psychology
A 2-year, 48-credit program prepares students to provide evaluation,
counseling and therapy services in a wide variety of clinical settings with an
emphasis on using psychological interventions in the treatment of medical
problems.
Master of Science in Health Science (Physician Assistant Studies)
A 2-year graduate-level program in physician assistant studies is offered,
leading to the Master of Science in health science. This program accepts
students from an accelerated bachelor's program in partnership with the
University of The Sciences in Philadelphia and also accepts entering
graduate students with bachelor's degrees from other institutions.
Advanced Master's Degrees: Forensic Medicine (MS) and Emergency
Medicine (MS)
The advanced masters degrees are offered by the Department of Physician
Assistant Studies and intended for mid-level health professionals who desire
advanced knowledge, skills and credentialing in a specialized health area.
Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, paramedics and other health
professionals seeking a graduate degree can benefit from these programs,
which are scheduled in evening and weekend sessions to accommodate the
working professional
Master of Science in Organizational Development and Leadership (MS)
The Organizational Development and Leadership graduate degree
program is targeted to the working professional with evening and weekend
class sessions. The 36-credit masters program prepares leaders in the art
and science of managing strategic change by teaching the competencies and
skills sets for improving organization performance and realizing human
potential.
Clinical Master of Science
As part of the college's residency training programs, PCOM also awards a
Master of Science (MSc) in various clinical specialties. The requirements of
this degree are described in the Postdoctoral Education section of this
catalog.
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Psychology
The Department of Psychology offers a 10-month program of weekend
seminars in cognitive behavior therapy leading to the award of a Certificate
of Advanced Graduate Study. A more detailed description of the CAGS
program is provided in the section on Continuing Education in Psychology.
Certificate of Graduate Study in the Biomedical Sciences
Designed for students preparing for professional school admission, the
certificate program provides a strong base of biomedical lecture and
laboratory work in a one-year, full-time evening schedule.
Matriculation and Degree Conferral
Matriculation and attendance at the college are privileges granted to the
student in consideration of performance of specified assignments and the
maintenance of established standards of personal and professional conduct.
The college reserves the right, and the student, by the act of matriculation,
concedes to the college the right to require withdrawal at any time the
college deems it necessary to safeguard PCOM standards of scholarship,
conduct, and compliance with regulations, or for such other reasons deemed
appropriate by the college.
Each candidate for a degree or certificate of graduate study must be free
of indebtedness to the college. Neither the college diploma nor an academic
transcript will be given until all financial obligations to PCOM have been
met.
Accreditation
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the
Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of
Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215)
662-5606. The Commission on Higher Education is recognized by the U.S.
Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of
Postsecondary Accreditation.
The college is also approved by the Department of Education of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Documents of accreditation are on file in
the President's Office, with copies in the Dean's Office, and may be seen
upon request.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is fully accredited by the
Bureau of Professional Education of the American Osteopathic Association,
which is the recognized accrediting agency for the approval of colleges
preparing osteopathic physicians.
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PCOM's Physician Assistant Program is accredited by the Accreditation
Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
Memberships
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is a member of the
American Council on Education, the Association of Academic Health
Centers, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, and
the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.
The college is a member of the American Association of Colleges of
Osteopathic Medicine, which is a constituent member of the American
Council on Education.
Administration, Trustees and Emeriti
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Administration
Herbert Lotman, LLD (Hon.), Chairman, Board of Trustees
Matthew Schure, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer
Samuel H. Steinberg, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer
Kenneth J. Veit, DO, MBA, Vice President for Academic Affairs
and Dean
Peter Doulis, CPA, Vice President for Finance and Chief
Financial Officer
Florence D. Zeller, MPA, CFRE, Vice President for Alumni Relations
and Development
Robert G. Cuzzolino, EdD, Associate Dean for Academic Administration
Carol A. Fox, MM, Associate Dean for Admissions and
Enrollment Management
Richard M. Kriebel, PhD, Associate Dean for Curriculum and Research
Eugene Mochan, PhD, DO, Associate Dean for Primary Care and
Community Outreach
Richard A. Pascucci, DO, Associate Dean for Graduate
Medical Education
William R. Henwood, DO, Regional Assistant Dean.
Western Pennsylvania
Donald H. Thome, DO, Regional Assistant Dean, Central Pennsylvania
Laura Bell, BA, Risk Manager
Victoria Blair, Billing Manager
John Carlin, MBA, Director of Financial Operations
Lori Clarke, BA, Annual Giving Officer
Zelidez Colon-Pennock, BA, Director of Financial Aid
Christine Dorian, MA, Public Relations Manager
Jane Z. Dumsha, MS, Director of Academic Research Development
Linda Gentry, Payroll Manager
Dean S. Gray, BA, Director of Materials Management
Carol Hargy, BA, SPHR, Director of Human Resources
Richard Kralle, AA, Director of Security and Public Safety
Kimberly Litvinov, Registrar
Mary Marker-Kraus, Director of Ambulatory Care Network
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Allan M. McLeod, DO, Director of Undergraduate Clinical Education
Andrew Mueller, MBA, Accounting Manager
Alexander Pastuszek, BA, Recreation Manager
Edward Porreca, Accounting Manager
Scott P. Righter, BA, Major Gifts Officer
Ernest Ritacco, MBA, Financial Analysis and Budgeting Manager
Wendy Romano, Director of Marketing and Communications
Pamela Ruoff, BA, Alumni Relations Officer
Joy Schweizer, Purchasing Manager
Angela Shands, Human Resources Manager
Etheldra Templeton, MS, Executive Director and Chair, Library and
Educational Information Systems
Henry C. Tomkiewicz, MA, Director of Student Affairs
James A. Williams, MS, Director of MIS/Telecommunications
Frank Windle, Director of Plant Operations
James Wood, AA, Director of Animal Colony
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board of Trustees
Officers
Chairman of the Board, Herbert Lotman, LLD (hon.)
Vice Chairman, Eugene B. Chaiken, LLD (hon.)
President and Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Schure, PhD
Executive Vice President; Chief Operating Officer and Secretary,
Samuel H. Steinberg. PhD
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. Kenneth J. Veit, DO, MBA
Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Peter Doulis, CPA
Vice President for Alumni Relations and Development.
Florence D. Zeller. MPA. CFRE
Assistant Secretaries, Lavinia Lafferty and Joan McGettigan
2000-2001
2001-2002
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PCOM reserves the right to delete any course
described in this catalog. The College also
reserves the right to effect any other changes in
the curriculum, tuition/fees, administration, or
any other phase of school activity without notice.
The College also publishes student handbooks
containing more detailed information about
college policies, procedures and organizations.
PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
3 2243 00019 2631
CATALOG
2000-2001
2001-2002
PHILADELPHIA
COLLEGE OF
OSTEOPATHIC
MEDICINE
4170 City Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19131-1694
Office of the Dean
215-871-6770 • FAX 215-871-6781
Office of Admissions
800-999-6998 • 215-871-6701 • FAX 215-871-6719
Digitized by the Internet Archive
in 2010 with funding from
Lyrasis Members and Sloan Foundation
http://www.archive.org/details/catalog2000phil
PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
CATALOG
CONTENTS
College Calendar 2000-2001 4
College Calendar 2001-2002 6
Mission 8
The College 8
The Degrees Awarded 9
Accreditation 10
Administration, Trustees and Emeriti 11
Courses of Medical Study
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 13
Special Programs 16
Postdoctoral Medical Education 17
Clinical Master of Science Degree 19
Continuing Medical Education 20
Graduate Programs
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology 21
Master of Science in Clinical Health Psychology 22
Continuing Education in Psychology 22
Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences 22
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies 23
Master of Science in Organizational
Development and Leadership 23
Advanced Masters Degrees - Forensic Medicine
and Emergency Medicine 23
Synopsis of Curricula 25
Admissions Policies and Procedures 31
Policy of Fairness and Equal Opportunity 38
Student Life and Recreation 38
College Tuition and Fees 42
Financial Aid 44
Educational Facilities and Resources 46
Course Descriptions 53
Academic Departments and Faculty 82
Faculty Committees Ill
PCOM Alumni Association 117
Graduates and Awards - 2000 118
Graduates and Awards - 2001 149
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
2000-2002
Summer 2000
PsyD Registration begins for Summer Session
Commencement
PsyD Summer Session 1 begins
Physician Assistant Program Registration
Comlex Level I
Second Year Remedial Examinations
Clerkship 1 (Class of 1999/Class of 2000)
PsyD Summer Session 1 ends
First Year Remedial Examinations
Clerkship 2 (Class of 1999/Class of 2000)
PsyD Summer Session 2 begins
SummerStart Program Begins
Clerkship 3 (Class of 1999/Class of 2000)
PsyD Registration begins for Fall Term
(2nd-4th Year PsyD students only)
PsyD Summer Session 2 ends
Physician Assistant Program Summer Session ends
Comlex Level II (Militarv Students)
May 11
Monday
May 24
Sunday
7:00 P.M.
May 26
Tuesday
June 1
Monday
9:00 A.M
June 2 - 3
Tues.-Wed.
June 8 -Juh
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Mon.-Fri.
June 8
Monday
July 2
Thursday
July 6 - July
17
Mon.-Fri.
July 6
Monday
July 7
Tuesday
August 3
Monday
August 10
Monday
August 14
Friday
August 18 -
19
Tues.-Wed.
Fall 2000-2001
August 20 - 21 Thur.-Fri. 9:00 A.M. First Year Class - Registration/Orientation
August 24 Monday 8:00 A.M. First Year Fall Term classes begin
9:00 A.M. Physician Assistant Program Registration
10:00 A.M. Second Year Class - Registration
11:00 A.M. Centennial Convocation
1 :00 P.M. Second Year Fall Term Classes Begin
2:00-4:00 P.M. PsyD Program Registration (1st year PsyD students)
4:00 P.M. Biomedical Sciences Registration
6:30 P.M. PsyD Program Opening Session
August 25 Tuesday PsyD Fall Term Classes Begin
August 31 Monday Clerkship 4 (Class of 1999/Class of 2000)
September 7 Monday Labor Day (No Classes)
September 28 Monday Clerkship 5 (Class of 1999/Class of 2000)
Sept 28 -Oct 2 Mon.-Fri. No Classes for PsyD Program
September 30 Wednesday Yom Kippur Holiday (No Classes)
October 26 Monday Clerkship 6 (Class of 1999/Class of 2000)
November 9 Monday PsyD Registration begins for Winter Term November
13 Friday Fall Term classes end (All Programs except PsyD)
November 16 - 20 Mon.-Fri. Final Exams
November 20 Friday PsyD Program classes end
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
2000-2002
Winter 2000-2001
November 23
November 26 - 29
December 18
December 21
December 22
January' 4
January 18
January 19
January 22
February 1
February 15
February 19
February 22
February 22 - 26
February* 26
March 1-14
Monday
Thurs.-Sun.
Friday
Monday
Tuesday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Friday
Monday
Monday
Friday
Monday
Mon.-Fri.
Friday
Mon.-Sun.
11:00 A.M.
Winter Term classes begin
Second Term Begins for Class of 1999/ ( lass ol 2000
Clerkship 7 (Class of 1999/Class of 2000)
Thanksgiving break (All Students)
Winter Break Begins for PsyD Program
Clerkship 8 (Class of 1999)
Winter Break begins for Class of 2000
Winter Break begins at close of classes
Classes Resume
Clerkship 8 (Class of 2000)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes)
Clerkship 9 (Class of 1999)
Founders Day Assembly
Clerkship 9 (Class of 2000)
Clerkship 10 (Class of 1999)
Winter Term classes end (All Programs except PsyD)
PsyD Registration begins for Spring Term
Final Exams
PsyD Program classes end
Spring Break begins following Final Exams
Spring Break for Class of 2000
March 8
Monday
March 9-10
Tues.-Wed
March 15
Monday
April 2 - 5
Fri.-Mon.
April 12
Monday
May 7
Friday
May 10 - 14
Mon.-Fri.
May 9
Sunday
May 10
Monday
May 18
Tuesday
May 21
Friday
May 24 - 28
Mon.-Fri.
May 28
Fridav
Spring 2000-2001
Spring Term classes begin
Comlex Level II
Clerkship 11 (Class of 1999)
Clerkship 10 (Class of 2000)
Easter Holiday
Clerkship 12 (Class of 1999)
Clerkship 11 (Class of 2000)
Second Year Spring Term classes end
Second Year Final Exams
Third and Fourth Year End
Clerkship 1 (Class of 2000)
PsyD Registration begins for Summer Session
First Year Spring Term classes end
Biomedical Science classes end
Physician Assistant classes end
First Year Final Exams
Biomedical Science Program Final Exams
Physician Assistant Program Final Exams
PsyD Program classes end
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
2000-2002
May 10
May 18
June 1
June 1-2
June 6
June 7
June 7 -July 30
June 28
July 5
July 6
July 6 -July 16
July 8
July 12
August 2
August 9
August 10
August 17-18
August 20
Monday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday- Wednesday
Sunday
Monday
Monday-Friday
Monday
Monday
Tuesday
Tuesday-Friday
Thursday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Tuesday
Tuesday-Wednesday
Friday
Summer 2001
Clerkship 1 - D.O. Class of 2000
Psy.D. Program Registration begins for Summer Session
Psy.D. Program Summer Session 1 begins
Comlex Level 1
3:00 P.M. Commencement
Clerkship 2 - D.O. Class of 2000
Clerkship 1 - D.O. Class of 2001
D.O. Program Second Year Remedial Exams
Preceptorship 1 - PA. Class of 2000
Clerkship 3 - D.O. Class of 2000
Clerkship 2 - D.O. Class of 2001
SummerStart Program Begins
D.O. Program First Year Remedial Exams
Psy.D. Program Summer Session 1 ends
Psy.D. Program Summer Session 2 begins
Clerkship 4 - D.O. Class of 2000
Clerkship 3 - D.O. Class of 2001
Preceptorship 2 - P. A. Class of 2000
Psy.D. Program Registration begins for Fall Term
(2nd-5th Year Psy.D. students only)
Comlex Level II (Military Students)
Psy.D. Program Summer Session 2 ends
August 17-18
August 19-20
August 23
Tuesday-Wednesday
Thursday-Friday
Monday
August 30
September 6
September 20 - 24
September 20
September 25
September 27
October 25
November 1
November 9
November 12
November 15
November 16
November 19
19
Monday
Monday
Monday-Friday
Monday
Saturday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Tuesday
Friday
Monday-Friday
Tuesday
Friday
Fall 2001-2002
9:00 A.M. P.A. Class of 2001 Registration/Orientation
9:00 A.M. D.O. Program First Year Class - Registration/Orientation
Fall Term Classes Begin
10:00 A.M. D.O. Program Second Year Class - Registration
11:00 A.M. Convocation/Dedication Student Activity Center
2:00-4:00 P.M. Psy.D. Program Registration (1st year students)
M.S. Psychology Program Registration
4:00 P.M. Biomedical Sciences Registration/Orientation
6:30 P.M. Psychology Program Opening Session
Clerkship 5 - D.O. Class of 2000
Clerkship 4 - D.O. Class of 2001
Labor Day (No Classes)
No Classes for M.S. Psychology Program
Yom Kippur Holiday (No Classes)
Preceptorship 3 - PA. Class of 2000
Parent/Family Open House
Clerkship 6 - D.O. Class of 2000
Clerkship 5 - D.O. Class of 2001
Clerkship 7 - D.O. Class of 2000
Clerkship 6 - D.O. Class of 2001
Preceptorship 4 - PA. Class of 2000
Psychology Program Registration begins for Winter Term
Fall Term classes end (All Programs except Psychology)
Final Exams
M.S. Psychology Program classes end
Psy.D. Program classes end
November 22
November 25-28
December 13-17
December 17
December 20
December 22
Monday
Thursday-Sunday
Monday-Friday
Friday
Monday
Wednesday
Winter 2001-2002
Winter Term Classes Begin
Second Term Begins for D.O. Class of 2000/Class of 2001
Clerkship 8 - D.O. Class of 2000
Clerkship 7 - D.O. Class of 2001
Thanksgiving Break (All Students)
Fund. Of Preceptorships II - P.A. Class of 2000
Winter Break Begins for Psychology Program
Winter Break begins for D.O. Class of 2000/Class of 2001
Winter Break begins at close of classes
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
2000-2002
January 3
January 17
January 31
February 14
February 18
February 22
February 21-25
February 25
Feb. 28 -Mar. 12
Monday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Friday
Tuesday
Monday-Friday
Friday
Monday-Sunday
Winter 2001-2002 (cont.)
Classes Resume
Clerkship 9 - DO. Class of 2000
Clerkship 8 -DO. Class of 2001
Preceptorship 5 - PA. Class of 2000
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes]
Clerkship 10 - D.O. Class of 2000
Clerkship 9 - D.O. Class of 2001
Preceptorship 6 - PA. Class of 2000
Winter Term classes end (All Programs except Psy.D. Program)
Psy.D. Program Registration begins for Spring Term
Final Exams
M.S. Psychology Program classes end
Psy.D. Program classes end
Spring Break begins following Final Exams
Spring Break for D.O. Class of 2000/Class of 2001
March 6
March 7 - 8
March 13
March 27
April 10
April 21-24
April 21 - 26
May 5
May 7
May 8
May 8 -12
May 8 - 14
May 15
May 16
May 19
May 22 - 26
May 26
Monday
Tuesday-Wednesday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Friday-Monday
Friday-Wednesday
Friday
Sunday
Monday
Monday-Friday
Monday-Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Friday
Monday-Friday
Friday
Spring 2001-2002
Spring Term Classes Begin
Comlex Level 11
Clerkship 11 - D.O. Class of 2000
Clerkship 10 - D.O. Class of 2001
Preceptorship 7 - PA. Class of 2000
Clerkship 12 - D.O. Class of 2000
Clerkship 11 - D.O. Class of 2001
Easter Holiday
Easter Holiday for M.S. Psychology Program
D.O. Program Second Year Spring Term classes end
D.O. Program Third and Fourth Year End
Preceptorship 8 - PA. Class of 2000
D.O. Program Second Year Final Exams
Vacation - D.O. Class of 2001
Clerkship 1 - D.O. Class of 2001
Psychology Registration begins for Summer Session
D.O. Program First Year Spring Term classes end
Biomedical Science classes end
Physician Assistant classes end
D.O. Program First Year Fmal Exams
Biomedical Science Program Final Exams
Physician Assistant Program Final Exams
M.S. Psychology Program classes end
Psy.D. Program classes end
Summer 2002
May 29 Monday Memorial Day
May 30 Tuesday PA. Class of 2001 Summer Session Begins
M.S. Psychology Program Summer Session Begins
Psy.D. Program Summer Session 1 Begins
June 4 Sunday D.O. Program Commencement
June 5 - July 28 Monday-Friday D.O Program Second Year Remedial Exams
June 6 - 7 Tuesday-Wednesday Comlex Level I
June 12 Monday Clerkship 2 - D.O. Class of 2001
Clerkship 1 - D.O. Class of 2002
June 16 Friday PA. Class of 2000 Preceptorships End
To Be Announced Graduate Programs Commencement
July 3 - 14 Monday-Friday D.O. Program First Year Remedial Exams
July 4 Tuesday 4th of July Holiday (no classes)
July 7 Friday Psy.D. Program Summer Session 1 Ends
July 10 Monday Clerkship 3 - D.O. Class of 2001
Clerkship 2 - D.O. Class of 2002
Psy.D. Program Summer Session 2 Begins
July 14 Friday M.S. Psychology Program Summer Session Ends
August 7 Monday Clerkship 4 - D.O. Class of 2001
Clerkship 3 - D.O. Class of 2002
August 18 Friday EA. Class of 2001 Summer Session Ends
Psy.D. Program Summer Session 2 Ends
August 21 Monday New Academic Year Begins
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Mission
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is dedicated to providing
programs of study to educate skilled professionals in health and science
fields and competent and caring osteopathic physicians. The programs of
study are built on the foundations of primary care, and an orientation to
the needs of the community and they are guided by osteopathic tradition,
concept and practice. The College is committed to the advancement of
knowledge and encouragement of intellectual growth through research
and leadership and to the advancement of the community through health
promotion, education and service.
The College
Philadelphia is renowned for medical education. Among its five well-
known medical colleges, only one is osteopathic. We at PCOM are proud
of our osteopathic heritage. More than 60,000 osteopathic physicians
practicing today are an integral part of America's health care delivery system.
The medical program trains students who will become skilled, caring,
and successful physicians guided by the strengths of osteopathic principles
refined during a century of medical practice, teaching and research. A
growing variety of health-related graduate programs builds on PCOM's
heritage of community-based care and the emerging vision of an integrated
health care team.
PCOM was chartered in 1899 and has graduated more than 9,800
physicians. The college founders, O.J. Snyder, DO, and Mason Pressly DO,
were outspoken, pioneering physicians who explored and taught the use of
manipulative therapy in the prevention of disease long before the use of
penicillin and modern drugs. Each year, Founders Day celebrates our origin
as a professional school dedicated to improved methods of the healing
arts in accordance with osteopathic principles . . . and to research and the
dissemination of scientific knowledge.
A leader among the 19 osteopathic colleges, PCOM is of national significance
in osteopathic medical education. Our total medical student body numbers
over 1000 and approximately 350 graduate students pursue their degrees at
PCOM. Nearly 70 percent of our students are Pennsylvanians. More than
200 colleges and 21 states are represented in the student body.
Supported by the best modern technology, PCOM emphasizes a practitioners
approach and community orientation in all its degree programs to prepare
students for the new challenges facing the behavioral and medical sciences
in the 21st century.
The Degrees Awarded
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
PCOM awards the degree, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) to
graduates who satisfactorily complete the required four-year course of study
in the osteopathic medical curriculum.
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
PCOM awards a Master of Science (MS) in biomedical sciences to
graduates of an evening graduate program of 2-3 years duration. The
program provides a strong base of biomedical content in the first year,
followed by mentored research in the degree candidacy year(s).
Doctor of Psychology
A doctoral program in clinical psychology is offered, leading to the PsyD
This program follows a practitioner-scholar model and is designed for
students who have previously earned a masters degree in a behavioral
science. The program is comprised of a sequence of courses, practicum
experience, comprehensive examinations, a dissertation and a clinical
psychology internship.
Master of Science in Clinical Health Psychology
A 2-year, 48-credit program prepares students to provide evaluation,
counseling and therapy services in a wide variety of clinical settings with an
emphasis on using psychological interventions in the treatment of medical
problems.
Master of Science in Health Science (Physician Assistant Studies)
A 2-year graduate-level program in physician assistant studies is offered,
leading to the Master of Science in health science. This program accepts
students from an accelerated bachelor's program in partnership with the
University of The Sciences in Philadelphia and also accepts entering
graduate students with bachelor's degrees from other institutions.
Advanced Master's Degrees: Forensic Medicine (MS) and Emergency
Medicine (MS)
The advanced masters degrees are offered by the Department of Physician
Assistant Studies and intended for mid-level health professionals who desire
advanced knowledge, skills and credentialing in a specialized health area.
Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, paramedics and other health
professionals seeking a graduate degree can benefit from these programs,
which are scheduled in evening and weekend sessions to accommodate the
working professional
Master of Science in Organizational Development and Leadership (MS)
The Organizational Development and Leadership graduate degree
program is targeted to the working professional with evening and weekend
class sessions. The 36-credit masters program prepares leaders in the art
and science of managing strategic change by teaching the competencies and
skills sets for improving organization performance and realizing human
potential.
Clinical Master of Science
As part of the college's residency training programs, PCOM also awards a
Master of Science (MSc) in various clinical specialties. The requirements of
this degree are described in the Postdoctoral Education section of this
catalog.
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Psychology
The Department of Psychology offers a 10-month program of weekend
seminars in cognitive behavior therapy leading to the award of a Certificate
of Advanced Graduate Study. A more detailed description of the CAGS
program is provided in the section on Continuing Education in Psychology.
Certificate of Graduate Study in the Biomedical Sciences
Designed for students preparing for professional school admission, the
certificate program provides a strong base of biomedical lecture and
laboratory work in a one-year, full-time evening schedule.
Matriculation and Degree Conferral
Matriculation and attendance at the college are privileges granted to the
student in consideration of performance of specified assignments and the
maintenance of established standards of personal and professional conduct.
The college reserves the right, and the student, by the act of matriculation,
concedes to the college the right to require withdrawal at any time the
college deems it necessary to safeguard PCOM standards of scholarship,
conduct, and compliance with regulations, or for such other reasons deemed
appropriate by the college.
Each candidate for a degree or certificate of graduate study must be free
of indebtedness to the college. Neither the college diploma nor an academic
transcript will be given until all financial obligations to PCOM have been
met.
Accreditation
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the
Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of
Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215)
662-5606. The Commission on Higher Education is recognized by the U.S.
Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of
Postsecondary Accreditation.
The college is also approved by the Department of Education of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Documents of accreditation are on file in
the President's Office, with copies in the Dean's Office, and may be seen
upon request.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is fully accredited by the
Bureau of Professional Education of the American Osteopathic Association,
which is the recognized accrediting agency for the approval of colleges
preparing osteopathic physicians.
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PCOM's Physician Assistant Program is accredited by the Accreditation
Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
Memberships
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is a member of the
American Council on Education, the Association of Academic Health
Centers, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, and
the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.
The college is a member of the American Association of Colleges of
Osteopathic Medicine, which is a constituent member of the American
Council on Education.
Administration, Trustees and Emeriti
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Administration
Herbert Lotman, LLD (Hon.), Chairman, Board of Trustees
Matthew Schure, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer
Samuel H. Steinberg, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer
Kenneth J. Veit, DO, MBA, Vice President for Academic Affairs
and Dean
Peter Doulis, CPA, Vice President for Finance and Chief
Financial Officer
Florence D. Zeller, MPA, CFRE, Vice President for Alumni Relations
and Development
Robert G. Cuzzolino, EdD, Associate Dean for Academic Administration
Carol A. Fox, MM, Associate Dean for Admissions and
Enrollment Management
Richard M. Kriebel, PhD, Associate Dean for Curriculum and Research
Eugene Mochan, PhD, DO, Associate Dean for Primary Care and
Community Outreach
Richard A. Pascucci, DO, Associate Dean for Graduate
Medical Education
William R. Henwood, DO, Regional Assistant Dean.
Western Pennsylvania
Donald H. Thome, DO, Regional Assistant Dean, Central Pennsylvania
Laura Bell, BA, Risk Manager
Victoria Blair, Billing Manager
John Carlin, MBA, Director of Financial Operations
Lori Clarke, BA, Annual Giving Officer
Zelidez Colon-Pennock, BA, Director of Financial Aid
Christine Dorian, MA, Public Relations Manager
Jane Z. Dumsha, MS, Director of Academic Research Development
Linda Gentry, Payroll Manager
Dean S. Gray, BA, Director of Materials Management
Carol Hargy, BA, SPHR, Director of Human Resources
Richard Kralle, AA, Director of Security and Public Safety
Kimberly Litvinov, Registrar
Mary Marker-Kraus, Director of Ambulatory Care Network
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Allan M. McLeod, DO, Director of Undergraduate Clinical Education
Andrew Mueller, MBA, Accounting Manager
Alexander Pastuszek, BA, Recreation Manager
Edward Porreca, Accounting Manager
Scott P. Righter, BA, Major Gifts Officer
Ernest Ritacco, MBA, Financial Analysis and Budgeting Manager
Wendy Romano, Director of Marketing and Communications
Pamela Ruoff, BA, Alumni Relations Officer
Joy Schweizer, Purchasing Manager
Angela Shands, Human Resources Manager
Etheldra Templeton, MS, Executive Director and Chair, Library and
Educational Information Systems
Henry C. Tomkiewicz, MA, Director of Student Affairs
James A. Williams, MS, Director of MIS/Telecommunications
Frank Windle, Director of Plant Operations
James Wood, AA, Director of Animal Colony
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board of Trustees
Officers
Chairman of the Board, Herbert Lotman, LLD (hon.)
Vice Chairman, Eugene B. Chaiken, LLD (hon.)
President and Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Schure, PhD
Executive Vice President; Chief Operating Officer and Secretary,
Samuel H. Steinberg. PhD
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. Kenneth J. Veit, DO, MBA
Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Peter Doulis, CPA
Vice President for Alumni Relations and Development.
Florence D. Zeller. MPA. CFRE
Assistant Secretaries, Lavinia Lafferty and Joan McGettigan
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