Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is a private, not-for-profit, multistate health sciences institution with nearly 3,000 students and a clinically oriented character. Its Philadelphia campus is embedded in a major healthcare and life-sciences hub, with affiliated hospitals, outpatient sites, and community-based healthcare centers extending clinical access and partnership opportunities across the region. A centralized Division of Research supports grant development, regulatory oversight, research operations, and technology-transfer guidance, while the clinical network connects academic work with real-world care settings. Research is supported by competitive funding from the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation, as well as foundations, private donors, and health-sector partners. A $5 million innovation fund adds a commercialization pathway for healthcare ventures.