SR538: SR538 PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia; commend

25 LC 112 3386 Senate Resolution 538 By: Senators Dixon of the 45th, Goodman of the 8th and Watson of the 11th A RESOLUTION Commending PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, PCOM began educating and training healthcare professio nals in Georgia 202 years ago, exemplifying Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Med icine's dedication to3 addressing critical healthcare needs across the state; and4 WHEREAS, PCOM Georgia was established in Suwanee in 2005 and ce lebrates its 20th5 anniversary this year, while PCOM South Georgia opened in Moultrie in 2019 and marks its6 fifth anniversary this year; and7 WHEREAS, PCOM is now the second-largest medical school in Georgia, enrolling a total8 of 1,226 osteopathic medical students; and9 WHEREAS, PCOM Georgia enrolls 972 students at its Suwanee campus, and PCOM South10 Georgia enrolls 254 students; and11 WHEREAS, since their beginnings, PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia have trained12 more than 3,100 highly competent, caring physicians, health pra ctitioners, and behavioral13 S. R. 538 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3386 scientists who practice a whole-person approach to care—treating people, not just symptoms;14 and15 WHEREAS, PCOM students gain hands-on clinical experience in com munities across16 Georgia, transforming the state into a dynamic learning environment and expanding access17 to care; and18 WHEREAS, 1,876 PCOM alumni practice in Georgia, playing a vital role in delivering19 primary and specialty care, particularly in the state's rural a nd other underserved20 communities; and21 WHEREAS, PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia have achieved a 10 0 percent22 postgraduate placement rate for 2023 and 2024, with graduates securing residency positions23 at hospitals, medical centers, and healthcare institutions across the state; and24 WHEREAS, these placements reinforce the institution's commitment to expanding medical25 education, strengthening the healthcare workforce, and addressing the needs of communities26 throughout Georgia.27 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body28 commend PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia on their anniversar ies and historic29 accomplishments as well as extend the sincerest gratitude for t heir dedicated service in30 addressing critical healthcare needs across Georgia.31 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed32 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to PCOM Georgia and33 PCOM South Georgia.34 S. R. 538 - 2 -