For more than a century, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine has trained highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners and behavioral scientists who practice a "whole person" approach, treating people, not just symptoms. PCOM offers the doctor of osteopathic medicine degree and graduate programs in clinical and school psychology, physician assistant studies, forensic medicine, organizational development and leadership, and biomedical sciences. Students learn the importance of health promotion, education and service to the community and, through PCOM's five Healthcare Centers, provide care to the medically underserved populations in inner city and rural locations.

ACTIVITIES
At PCOM, you can take an active role in campus life. You will find professional and social organizations to share your interests. You will have the opportunity to help with community service projects, to express student needs and concerns to the administration and to be involved one-on-one with PCOM faculty. Among the approximately 45 clubs and organizations are student government, a cappella, American Holistic Medical Association, American Medical Women's Association, sports medicine club, ballroom dance, emergency medicine, psychology, physician assistant, physicians for social responsibility and many others.

SPORTS
PCOM is the only medical school in Philadelphia with its own playing field on campus and an NBA-level basketball court. The college fields rugby, soccer, volleyball, softball, golf, and men's and women's basketball teams. In addition, PCOM boasts a brand-new, state-of-the-art activities center with cardiovascular and strength training areas, racquet ball courts, rooftop deck for hockey, basketball, shuffleboard and relaxing, game room and multimedia room.

PROGRAMS OF STUDY
PCOM offers the following degrees and certifications:
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine/Master of Business Administration, with St. Joseph’s University
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine/Master of Public Health, with Temple University
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine/PhD in Health Policy, with University of the Sciences
• Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
• Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology
• Master of Science in School Psychology
• Master of Science in Counseling and Clinical Health Psychology (specialty track in Addictions and Offender Counseling)
• Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
• Certificate of Graduate Study in Biomedical Sciences
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, with University of the Sciences
• Master of Science in Organizational Development and Leadership
• Master of Science in Forensic Medicine
• Certificate of Graduate Study in Forensic Medicine
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Psychology

VISIT INFORMATION
PCOM welcomes visitors to their campus to meet with faculty and staff. Tours and information sessions are offered on a regular basis. Please visit www.pcom.edu or call the Office of Admissions at 800-999-6998 to arrange for an individual tour.

DIRECTIONS TO PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

From New York, New Jersey or New England
Take the New Jersey Turnpike South to the PA Turnpike Exit 6.
Take the PA Turnpike West To Exit #326 (King of Prussia/Valley Forge).
After the toll booth, follow signs for Philadelphia, Interstate 76 East.
Take I-76 East to the City Avenue Exit (also known as City Line Avenue or U.S. Route 1 South). Take City Avenue South two blocks to Monument Road (Adam's Mark Hotel is on the left). Make a left onto Monument Road, PCOM's entrance is on right before light. Follow signs to parking garage (flat fee $4). Park and use the elevators in the west end of the garage, exit on the 2nd floor. The door at the west elevators leads directly to the front doors of Evans Hall.

From Washington, D.C., Baltimore or Maryland
Take Interstate 95 North to Philadelphia. In Delaware, take 495-Philadelphia/Port of Wilmington (this by-pass will turn back into I-95).
Look for signs to Interstate 76 West to Philadelphia - Valley Forge.
I-76 (follow signs to Valley Forge) at St. Joseph's University sign - stay in left lane and look for Exit City Line Avenue, Route 1 South.
Take City Avenue South two blocks to Monument Road (Adam's Mark Hotel is on the left). Make a left onto Monument Road, PCOM's entrance is on right before light. Follow signs to parking garage (flat fee $4). Park and use the elevators in the west end of the garage, exit on the 2nd floor. The door at the west elevators leads directly to the front doors of Evans Hall.

From Philadelphia International Airport
Take Interstate 95 North. Look for signs to Interstate 76 West to Philadelphia - Valley Forge. I-76 (follow signs to Valley Forge) at St. Joseph's University sign - stay in left lane and look for Exit City Line Avenue, Route 1 South. Take City Avenue South two blocks to Monument Road (Adam's Mark Hotel is on the left). Make a left onto Monument Road, PCOM's entrance is on right before light. Follow signs to parking. Park and use the elevators in the west end of the garage, exit on the 2nd floor. The door at the west elevators leads directly to the front doors of Evans Hall.

From the West
Drive east on the PA Turnpike to Exit #326 (King of Prussia/Valley Forge). After the toll booth, follow signs for Philadelphia, Interstate 76 East. Take I-76 East to the City Avenue Exit (also known as City Line Avenue or U.S. Route 1 South). Take City Avenue South two blocks to Monument Road (Adam's Mark Hotel is on the left). Make a left onto Monument Road, PCOM's entrance is on right before light. Follow signs to parking garage (flat fee $4). Park and use the elevators in the west end of the garage, exit on the 2nd floor. The door at the west elevators leads directly to the front doors of Evans Hall.

From Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Take the Northeast Extension of the PA Turnpike. Take the PA Turnpike West to Exit #326 (King of Prussia/Valley Forge).
After the toll booth, follow signs for Philadelphia, Interstate 76 East.
Take I-76 East to the City Avenue Exit (also known as City Line Avenue or U.S. Route 1 South). Take City Avenue South two blocks to Monument Road (Adam's Mark Hotel is on the left). Make a left onto Monument Road, PCOM's entrance is on right before light. Follow signs to parking garage (flat fee $4). Park and use the elevators in the west end of the garage, exit on the 2nd floor. The door at the west elevators leads directly to the front doors of Evans Hall.

By Train
Arrive in Philadelphia at 30th Street Station. Cabs on either side of the concourses will bring you to destinations on City Avenue in about 20 minutes. Cost for cab: approx. $11.

By Air
Arrive at Philadelphia International Airport and take limo to City Avenue destinations, Adam's Mark Hotel or Holiday Inn. It runs frequently and takes about 45 minutes. Cost: $8 per person. A cab ride will take about 30 minutes and cost approx. $25. Lady Liberty Transportation also runs an airport shuttle - (215) 724-8888.

By Public Transportation
Septa bus routes 44, 1, 65 stop outside the PCOM campus. The 38 bus route stops two tenths of a mile away fro PCOM. Get off at Pathmark Shopping Center and walk on Monument Road to City Ave. PCOM will be on your left. The Septa R6 Cynwyd commuter train line stops a half mile away.