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    First Generation Student Spotlight 
    Resources for First Gen Medical and College Students

    First generation students are those that were the first in their families to attend college, graduate school or medical school. The Office of Diversity and Community Relations celebrates the unique accomplishments of first-gen students and the perspectives they bring to PCOM.

    Explore our curated list of financial resources, application guides and more for first generation medical and graduate students or learn about a PCOM community member who was a first gen student in their family.

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    Resources for First Gen Students

    PCOM admissions resources
    Other resources
    PCOM resources
    AACOMAS application fee waiver
    • AACOMAS Applicant Fee Waiver Program - AACOM encourages financially disadvantaged applicants to become Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine. A limited number of fee waivers are available to those who apply early and qualify.
    Office of Financial Aid resources
    • PCOM Financial Aid Lecture Series - Each year PCOM invites industry professionals to present to graduating students on important financial topics such as home loans, home buying, financial planning, investing, student loan repayment and more.
    AAMC resources
    • Loan Repayment Strategies for Osteopathic Physicians Webinar - This dynamic webinar addresses how residents, fellows and attending physicians are repaying their student loans; how to determine the best repayment strategy based on your student loan portfolio, training and career plans; and how to adjust your repayment strategy as your circumstances change. Paul S. Garrard is one of the nation's leading experts on student loans and educational debt management for medical students, residents, fellows and attending physicians. View the webinar recording and presentation materials PDF.
    • AAMC Financial Wellness is an interactive service that allows students to create a personal account to measure their financial health, receive personal feedback, set financial goals, review progress and ask questions of an AAMC expert at any time.
    • AAMC Managing Your Finances During Medical School - Get tips on reducing debt and forming money management habits. View resources on the costs of applying to residencies, creating a budget and more.
    • AAMC Transitioning to Medical School - Explore financial advice for students who have recently been accepted into medical school including accepting financial aid, deferring undergraduate loans, budgeting and organizing healthcare records.

    Partnerships

    In May 2022, the Office of Diversity and Community Relations hosted the Georgia First Generation Foundation Gala at PCOM Georgia. This gala recognized graduating Gwinnett County seniors who are members of the FirstGen Club at their high school. The dinner and award ceremony recognized Georgia FirstGen's Advisor of the Year, three Georgia FirstGen Pioneer Scholarship recipients and the first group of inductees into the Brad Batchelor State Farm Agencies Hall of Fame.

    Other News

    Faculty and Staff Spotlight

    Cindy Montgomery, MPH, First-Generation Spotlight

    Cindy Montgomery, MPH, First-Generation Spotlight

    December 20, 2023

    Cindy is currently working towards a PhD and credits her support system and time management skills for allowing her to work full-time during the process.

    Lisa Corbin, PhD, LPC, NCC, First-Generation Spotlight

    Lisa Corbin, PhD, LPC, NCC, First-Generation Spotlight

    December 18, 2023

    In addition to teaching at PCOM, Dr. Corbin serves as a counselor in her private practice where she specializes in treating sexual abuse and domestic violence.

    Ruth M. Maher, PT, PhD, DPT, First-Generation Spotlight

    Ruth M. Maher, PT, PhD, DPT, First-Generation Spotlight

    December 15, 2023

    Dr. Maher enrolled as an undergraduate in her thirties and now holds multiple doctoral degrees and a patent for an FDA-approved medical device.

    Jessica Neuman, MS, First-Generation Spotlight

    Jessica Neuman, MS, First-Generation Spotlight

    December 14, 2023

    Jessica advises first-gen students to find a mentor and build connections with other first-gen students to work alongside them in their pursuits.

    Megan Presley, First-Generation Spotlight

    Megan Presley, First-Generation Spotlight

    December 12, 2023

    Before serving as Assistant Director of Admissions at PCOM South Georgia, Megan became the first person in her family to attend college.

    Brandy Sreenilayam, PhD, First-Generation Spotlight

    Brandy Sreenilayam, PhD, First-Generation Spotlight

    December 11, 2023

    Combining her passion for biochemistry and teaching, Dr. Sreenilayam is an associate professor of biochemistry and cellular genetics at PCOM South Georgia.

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