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Eligibility
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You must meet the following criteria to be considered for an academic partnership program:
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Be a full time employee with PHMC or Subsidiary for at least 6 months.
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Have attended an information session on June 8 or June 9.​
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Have met with your supervisor to discuss fit and expectations.
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Have received a rating of "solid performer" or better on most recent employee performance evaluation. If you do not have a performance evaluation due to your length of employment, we will ask for your six-month review.
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Are committed to remain at PHMC or Subsidiary for the duration of the program and for at least two years (or the duration of the program) after graduation. Failure to complete the program or fulfill commitment will require repayment of tuition on a pro-rated basis.
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Have demonstrated an excellent attendance record at work.
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Complete all application materials within stated time-frames.
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Meet admissions criteria of and be selected by school for admission.
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Each school is responsible for the final admissions decision.
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Application Process & Materials
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You must adhere to the following two phased process:
Phase 1:
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Once you have decided to pursue a specific program, call a meeting with your supervisor to discuss your “fit” for that program, how it relates to your professional development goals, and expectations about time away from the office and maintaining performance standards through graduation.
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Gather transcripts from all schools you've attended post high school. Transcripts must be sent directly to the school you are applying to. ​
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Send copies of the materials listed below to PHMC. A zip file of your materials sent to ODL@phmc.org. The zip file should be saved with file name including your last name and the school you are applying to (ex:Cohen.Drexel). Only complete applications will be accepted and reviewed. ​
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The following items must be included to constitute a complete submission. Only completed submissions will be accepted and reviewed.
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​Personal statement, no more than 400 words, indicating why the program is right for you at this point in your career and how it connects to your commitment to PHMC.
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Most current resume.
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Letter of recommendation and completed evaluation form from your direct supervisor.
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Letter of recommendation and completed evaluation form from your program / department Managing Director. If your supervisor and MD are the same person, please find another colleague at the peer or supervisory level with whom you have a strong working relationship to submit these materials.
If you are unsure who your program / department MD is, please review the PHMC Organization Chart.
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If you are applying to the PHMA program, two copies of this form, one from each recommender are also required​.
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Phase 2:
Application process will continue via the school website, for students who have been accepted internally. Each school will have the final decision regarding acceptance.
Admissions Dates ​
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All completed application materials (via zip file) are due to PHMC no later than June 24, 2022. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
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Applicants will receive an email from ODL no later than July 1, 2022, regarding internal acceptance status
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Students who have been recommended by PHMC will hear from the school with final acceptance status no later than July 29, 2022.
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Tuition & Financial Aid
PCOM
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Tuition for the 2022-23 academic year is $960 per credit.
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Further information can be found here: https://www.pcom.edu/about/departments/financial-aid/costs-of-attendance/#aba
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Drexel University
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