DigitalCommons@PCOM

Freeman, Arthur, EdD - Head of Psychology Department 1995 - 2004

Levin, Jacob M., D.O. '69 - 1910-1974

As a family practitioner, Jacob "Jack" Levin cared for generations of families in his West Philadelphia practice. Despite the fact that he saw an average of 50 patients each day, he took the time to know his patients and their families...

Levin, Joel L. , D.O. '69 - 1943-1972

Joel Levin showed promise as a physician even when he was a small child. The son of Abraham, he learned a great deal from his father when he was growing up. As a medical student, Joel assisted PCOM instructors in teaching OMM because he...

Levin, Abraham, D.O. '35 - 1907-1963

As part of the 1990s campus improvements, the landscape was redesigned into a system of paved paths embellished with seating areas, garden and signage, and the 1910s Tudor Revival-style mansion of the original Moss estate was renovated to...

Levin, Samuel I., D.O. '35 - 1905-1978

Sam Levin was on the cutting edge, teaching pharmacology at an osteopathic school in the 1930's. Originally trained as a pharmacist, he saw pharmacology as an important adjunct to the practice of osteopathic medcine -- so important that he...

Galbreath, William Otis, D.O., 1882-1938, Professor and Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology 1921-1938

In 1919 William Otis Galbreath, DO (1905), joined the faculty as assistant professor of ear, nose and throat diseases. By that time, Galbreath already had published papers in the AOA Journal on the "Surgical Treatment of Diseased Tonsils...

Brandt, William E., D.O.

In June 1952 William E. Brandt, DO (1921), chiefly known for his sports writing, radio broadcasting and work as public relations director for the National Baseball League, was appointed acting president of the College. When the...

Py, Joseph F., D.O. - 1895-1975, Professor and Chairman, Department of Microbiology and Public Health, 1932-1971

In the 1940's under the leadership of Joseph F. Py, DO (1926), the Department of Preventive Medicine and Bacteriology explored a number of diseases American soldiers might encounter: tsutsugamuchi (Japanese for "river calley sickness")...

Meals, Robert L. D.O. '56 - Chair, Department of Radiology, A Gift from the DO Class of 2005

What students said about radiologist Robert L. Meals, DO, in the 1965 Synapsis has echoed for more than three decades. Meals not only has established a reputation as a distinguished teacher among PCOM students, but also among medical...

Finkelstein, Leonard H., D.O. - President and Chief Executive Officer 1990-2000

Leonard H. Finkelstein, DO, has played an important role in shaping PCOM as an educator, a clinician and since 1990, as the College's sixth president. He received his DO degree in 1959 and after an internship and general surgery residency...

Zedeck, Murray and Lila

Text from Plaque outside Zedeck Auditorium - Murray Zedeck, DO '62, was born in Brooklyn, New York, and received his bachelor of science degree from Long Island University, Brooklyn College of Pharmacy, in 1958. He credits his cousin...

Ginsburg, Rose K.

The Ginsburg Amphitheater, in Evans Hall of the Philadelphia Campus, is named for Rose K. Ginsburg, the mother of the late PCOM board member Harry Ginsburg, DO '42, whose generous gift transformed the lecture hall into a state-of-the-art...

Schure, Matthew, PhD - President and Chief Executive Officer 2000-2014

Johnson, Leonard, D.O. - Class of 1964, 2003 O.J. Snyder Memorial Medal Recipient

Heilig, David, D.O. - 1914-1998, Gift of the Class of 2000

After graduating from PCO in 1944, David Heilig, DO, joined the faculty as assistant in the Department of Anatomy. He began teaching in the Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) in 1946, then chaired it from 1952 to 1955...

Cathie, Ruth, D.O. '39, Presented by The American Medical Women's Association Alumni, and Friends

Ruth Waddel Cathie, DO, graduated from PCO in 1938 as Ruth V. Emanuel. Then, on a part-time basis, she earned her MD degree from Kansas City University, which opened doors to postgraduate courses closed to Dos. She gained practical...

Fliegelman, Emanuel, D.O. - 1915-1998, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Emanuel Fliegelman, DO Class of 1942,…volunteered his teaching time at 48th Street in the 1960s, left his mark at PCOM with his dynamic lectures on OB/GYN and human sexuality, his classic orientation talk and his compassion. Dr. Fliegelman...

Leuzinger, J. Ernest, D.O. - 1897-1978, Professor and Chairman, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Bronchoesophagology, 1938-1963

J. Ernest Leuzinger, DO, graduated from PCO's Spring Garden Street campus in 1924 along with his future wife, Margaret Mary O'Malley, DO. As a student, his career interests likely were influenced by William Otis Galbreath, DO, professor of...

Cathie, Angus G., D.O. - 1902-1970, Professor and Chairman, Department of Anatomy 1944-1970

Born and raised in Dorchester, Massachusetts, Angus Cathie, DO is synonymous with anatomy at PCOM and in the osteopathic profession. He graduated from the College in 1931, then joined the faculty as an instructor after a year-long...

Daiber, William, D.O. - 1906-1976, Professor and Chairman, Department of Internal Medicine

William F. Daiber, DO (1928), was chairman of the Department of Osteopathic Medicine. During the 1960's, PCO received a Cardiovascular Training Grant from the National Heart Institute to "establish, expand, improve or continue instruction...

Eaton, James Madison, D.O. - 1905-1961, Professor, Orthopedic Surgery Chairman, Department of Surgery Treasurer 1951-1930

James M. Eaton, DO (1928), joined the Department of Surgery in 1930. He later became chairman in 1952. Eaton helped to formalize the one-year surgical residency begun in 1942 into an AOA-approved, three-year program. But Eaton had a...

Salerno, Domenic J., D.O., FACOS, FAOAO, - Lecturer and Associate Surgeon, Department of Orthopedic Surgery President, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics

Domenic J. Salerno, D.O., FACOS, FAOAO, Lecturer and Associate Surgeon, Department of Orthopedic Surgery President, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics.

Flack, Arthur M. SR., D.O. - 1875-1941,Dean 1911-1924

Arthur M. Flack, DO, a native of Butler, Pennsylvania, became interested in osteopathy after witnessing the successful outcomes of patients treated osteopathically during the 1903 typhoid fever epidemic in his hometown. He graduated from...

England, Robert W., D.O. - 1928-2008, Dean 1972-1985

When Robert W. England (1956) was a senior at PCO he founded the Christian Osteopathy Society to provide fellowship, Bible study and other functions for Christian students. Later, England joined the faculty and led the Department of OPP...

Thomas, Paul H., PhD., D.O. - 1926-1972, Dean 1969-1972

Paul H. Thomas, DO (1955), PhD, who served a short term as dean from 1969 until his sudden, untimely death in 1972, initiated significant reforms in the curriculum, which went into effect during the 1970-71 academic year. The basic changes...

Dieterle, Joseph A., D.O., F.A.C.O.P., F.A.A.P. - 1944- , Dean 1985-1989

Joseph A. Dieterle (1970), served as dean from 1985-1989. He was the 1982 recipient of the Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback Foundation Distinguished Teaching Award.

Wisely, Daniel L., D.O., F.A.C.O.S., LL.D.(Hon), 1928-1995, Dean 1989-1992

Daniel L. Wisely, DO, served as dean from 1990-1992. He was the 1987 recipient of the Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback Foundation Distinguished Teaching Award.

Dressler, Otterbein, D.O. - 1904-1976, Dean 1944-1950

Otterbein Dressler, DO, was one of the first osteopathic physicians in the eastern United States to specialize in pathology. Upon graduation from the College in 1928, he trained with PCO Professor of Clinical Pathology Walter F. Clayton...

Muttart, Charles J., D.O. - 1875-1937, Dean 1907-1911

Charles J. Muttart, DO, served as dean from 1907-1911.

Holden, Edgar O. - D.O., 1894-1971, Dean 1924-1943

Edgar O. Holden, DO, holds the record for the longest period of service as dean, a position he held for 19 years (1924-1943). Holden began his association with the College as a teacher of chemistry, physics, biology and embryology shortly...

Lloyd, Paul Turner, D.O. - 1896-1991, Professor and Chairman, Department of Radiology, 1932-1962

Paul T. Lloyd, DO, a name synonymous with radiology in the osteopathic profession, graduated from PCO in 1932, then became part of the College's first class of resident interns. This was the first of many milestones associated with Lloyd...

Evans, H. Walter, D.O. - 1890-1970, Professor and Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1932-1954 Member, Board of Trustees 1949-1970

Soon after garduating from PCIO in 1917, H. Walter Evans, DO, served his country in World War I, then returned to his alma mater where he joined the faculty as associate in Obstetrics and Bacteriology. He organized and chaired the...

Young, Galen S. Sr., D.O., MSc. (Sur), F.A.A.O., F.A.C.O.S., DSc. (Hon) - 1912- , Chancellor 1990-2006

Galen S. Young, Sr. D.O., MSc. (Sur), F.A.A.O., F.A.C.O.S., DSc. (Hon), 1912-2006 , Chancellor 1990-2006

Honorable J. Sydney Hoffman, A.B., LL.D., Chairman, Board of Trustees (1972-1990), Chairman Emeritus 1990-

The Honorable J. Sydney Hoffman was the Chairman of the Board of Trustees from 1972 to 1990. In 1990 he was made Chairman Emeritus for all of his years of service to College.

Blank, Samuel A., Esq. - Chairman, Board of Trustees 1962-1972

Pressly, Mason W., D.O. - 1859-1942, Co-Founder

Mason W. Pressly, DO, was a Presbyterian minister from Coddle Creek, North Carolina. He held pastorates in several states before visiting A.T. Still at the American School of Ostopathy (ASO) in Kirksville to investigate osteopathy as a...

Snyder, Oscar John, D.O. - 1866-1947, Co-Founder and President 1899-1907

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, and raised in Wisconsin, O.J. Snyder, DO, began his career as a teacher, then entered federal government service as a special examiner in the US Pension Bureau. But when his sister's sight was restored after...

Rowland, Thomas M., Jr.

Thomas M. Rowland, Jr., DO (hon.), LLD (hon.), devoted 34 years of his life to PCOM, distinguishing himself as a leader, an educator and a friend to students, alumni, falculty and employees. Rowland was a World War II veteran (an...

Tilley, J. Peter, D.O., Mse. (Rad.), F.A.O.C.R. - 1936- , President 1984-1990

J. Peter Tilley was selected as PCOM's sixth president on November 12, 1984. Due to the College's financial problems, Tilley began to suggest selling Barth Pavilion in 1989. But to many of the staff, faculty and alumni whose lives had...

Barth, Frederick - President 1957-1974

Frederic H. Barth DSc (hon.), LLD (hon.), a man who led PCO from 48th Street to City Avenue, began his service to the institution in 1949 as a member of the Hospital board of directors and the College board of trustees. By the year's end...

Drew, Edward G., D.O. - 1889-1970, Professor of Gynecological and Clinical Surgery 1927-1943

"Dr. Edward G. Drew was a great surgeon and obstetrician. He wore a picadilly collar and a carnation in his buttonhole daily…He was a die-in-the-wool osteopath, in spite of the fact that he was a surgical obstetrician. He prescribed...

Still, Andrew Taylor, D.O. - 1828-1917, Founder of Osteopathic Medicine

In 1874 Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, a frontier physician, announced his theories about a new system of structural therapeutics that he called osteopathy. His revolutionary theories rejected traditional medical practice (allopathy) that relied...

Balbirnie, C.D.B., Ph.D., D.O., 1869-1939, Professor of Therapeutics 1921-1937

Born in Scotland, C.D.B. Balbirnie, PhD, DO, was educated in England where he studied pharmacy, chemistry and bacteriology. When he came to this country, he established a chain of four drug stores in Philadelphia and was elected to City...

Pennock, David Sands Brown M.D., D.O. - 1880-1962, Professor and Chairman, Department of Surgery 1916-1947

David S. B. Pennock, DO, MD, graduated from the American School of Osteopathy in Kirksville in 1901, immediately after which he joined the PCIO faculty. While teaching at PCIO, he received his MD degree from Hahnemann Medical College in...

Mercer,Sherwood R., A.B., A.M., LL.D. (Hon) - 1907-1998 , Dean 1954-1969, Vice President for Educational Affairs 1969-1976

On March, 15 1954, Sherwood R. Mercer, AB, AM dean of Muhlenberg College, became PCO's eighth dean, a position he would hold for the next fifteen years. Mercer, who specialized in educational administration, brought a valuable perspective...