Rowland Hall

Gazing up at Rowland Hall, did you ever imagine it as a hub of learning and healing? Right here on City Avenue, Rowland Hall stands as a vital part of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). Named after PCOM’s fourth president, Thomas M. Rowland Jr., this building isn’t just bricks and mortar. It’s a dynamic space where future healthcare professionals hone their skills. Inside Rowland Hall, you’ll find classrooms buzzing with activity, quiet study areas, and computer labs humming with data. But Rowland Hall is more than just academics. It houses the College bookstore, student services, academic offices, and even clinical practices. One of these practices is the Joseph M. Hassman, DO ’65 Family Medicine Center at PCOM. Rowland Hall also houses something quite extraordinary: the Dr. Michael and Wendy Saltzburg Clinical Learning and Assessment Center. This impressive 11,000-square-foot learning lab provides a unique environment for students. They develop their clinical and communication skills using standardized patients and human patient simulators. It’s a place where learning comes to life, preparing students for the real-world challenges of healthcare. So, the next time you pass Rowland Hall, remember the vital role it plays in shaping the future of healthcare. It’s a place where knowledge, compassion, and cutting-edge technology converge to create highly skilled and caring healthcare professionals.