Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Coverage of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in the Nexus archive.
- 3 Philadelphia-area medical schools agree to add nutrition education in response to RFK Jr.’s push
Three Philadelphia-area medical schools have committed to adding at least 40 hours of nutrition education to their curricula as part of a national program called Advancing Nutrition Education, in response to U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s advocacy. The schools aim to better equip future doctors to address chronic diseases linked to poor diets.
- Delaware to establish its first medical school in partnership with Philadelphia-based Jefferson University
Delaware will establish its first medical school through a partnership with Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University, creating a four-year program for 40 students starting in 2028. The school will initially be housed at the University of Delaware in Newark and aims to address healthcare provider shortages, particularly in rural areas and for an aging population.