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A Message from the Interim Chair

Welcome back, PCOM physician assistant family. As interim chair, it is a privilege to connect with the graduates whose dedication, compassion, and achievements continue to strengthen our program and the profession’s legacy. Whether you graduated recently or many years ago, I encourage you to stay engaged with our community, share your expertise with the next generation of physician assistants, and celebrate the lasting impact you make on patients and the profession every day.

– Justin M. Gambini, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

 

Alumni Spotlights

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Zach Murphy, PA-C ’20: Global Education Platform Sets the Stage For The Future of Care

Zach Murphy, PA-C ’20, understands firsthand how challenging mastering material could be for students—especially when balancing life’s many responsibilities. That experience inspired Murphy and his colleagues, Robert and Kristen Beach, to launch NinjaNerd, a YouTube-based platform dedicated to making complex medical topics easier for students.

PCOM Alumni Job Board

Check out recent jobs posted to the alumni job board for Physician Assistants!

Featured Fund

Support the Physician Assistant Program

Your generosity has the power to shape the next generation of PCOM Physician Assistants. Give directly to scholarships and program resource funds that invest in students who are walking the same path you once did.

 

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Browse Upcoming Events

Your connection to PCOM does not end when you graduate – it only deepens. Reconnect with fellow alumni by checking out upcoming events!

PCOM Georgia Reunion 2026

Join us as we celebrate milestone reunions for PCOM Georgia classes of 2011, 2016, and 2021 with a get-together at Puttshack Dunwoody.

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PCOM Down the Shore

Kick off your summer with PCOM on the Jersey Shore!

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Physician Assistant Class of 2006 Reunion

This summer, we're hosting a special 20th reunion celebration for the Philadelphia Physician Assistant Class of 2006. Organized by PCOM Institutional Advancement and Nam Duong, PA-C '06, it will be a memorable day of opportunities for the class to reconnect and celebrate.

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Save the Date: PCOM Alumni at the Phillies

Grab your Phillies gear and join us for PCOM Alumni Night at Citizens Bank Park as the Phillies take on the St. Louis Cardinals!

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