Student Spotlight: John Cottingham 🎓✨
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (OMS3)
Expected Graduation: 2026 🎓
Areas of Interest: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 🏥, Sports Medicine 🏀, Preventative Medicine 🏃♂️
John Cottingham is a third-year osteopathic medical student at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), where he is actively engaged in advancing his education in musculoskeletal health and rehabilitation. His passion for hands-on learning ✋🔬 and evidence-based medicine drives his commitment to enhancing patient care.
John’s academic journey is marked by excellence 🌟, having graduated Summa Cum Laude from Loyola University Maryland in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry 🧪. He has successfully completed two years of rigorous medical education and passed the COMLEX Level 1 exam ✅. His dedication to sports medicine and research was showcased at the 2024 American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Conference, where he presented a case study 📑. Additionally, John took part in the ExEd UltraSoundFEST: Student Physician MSK US Intensive Workshop in October 2024, reinforcing his skills in ultrasound-guided diagnostics 🏥🔍.
Beyond academics, John is a leader and advocate for extracurricular learning 🌍📚. He serves as Vice President of the Sports Medicine Club at PCOM 🏅, where he helps organize events and fundraisers for medical causes such as the National Parkinson Foundation and the HEADstrong Foundation 💙. His leadership extends to mentoring fellow students as a PASS mentor 🤝 and working with Special Olympics Pennsylvania and Tim Tebow’s Night to Shine event, both of which foster inclusivity for individuals with special needs ❤️✨.
John’s dedication to hands-on medical education led him to join the Student Advisory Board at Expert Education Institute. Having personally experienced the benefits of ultrasound workshops, he is eager to expand access to these learning opportunities 🔬📖. As a board member, he aims to bring more educational and networking events to the greater Philadelphia area, connecting medical students from the region’s many institutions with career-oriented skills and mentorship 🏙️🤝.
John brings a unique perspective to the board, combining his osteopathic training, sports medicine research, and leadership experience 💡. His background as a strength athlete 💪, personal experience with musculoskeletal injuries, and years working in his father’s landscaping business 🌱 have given him a deep appreciation for resilience, patient care and understanding underserved communities.
As a Student Advisory Board member, John is committed to fostering meaningful educational experiences 🎓📢, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration 🤝, and ensuring that medical students have access to the best training resources available 📚🔝. His goal is to empower future healthcare professionals with the skills and connections they need to thrive in their careers 🚀.
🚀🔬🏀 Welcome to the Team, John!
We’re thrilled to have John as part of Expert Education Institute and we can’t wait to see the impact he makes in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation!
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