ChristianaCare, Bayhealth, and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine have partnered to establish the Delaware Collaborative Clinical Campus, a new initiative aimed at expanding undergraduate medical education and encouraging physicians to practice in central and southern Delaware. ChristianaCare has maintained a long-term relationship with PCOM, providing clinical training at its New Castle County facilities, and this new collaborative model brings Bayhealth into a statewide program offering high-quality clinical rotations and academic mentorship. Starting in July 2026, five third-year PCOM medical students will complete rotations in Kent and Sussex counties at both Bayhealth and ChristianaCare facilities. These students will join the 55 currently training in the Delaware Branch Campus at ChristianaCare, further enhancing medical education opportunities in the state.
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Gary Siegelman, MD, MSc, CPE, designated institutional official for Bayhealth Medical Center, said that the partnership with PCOM and ChristianaCare expands the number of students trained in Delaware while supporting recruitment and retention of physicians in underserved counties. He explained that hands-on clinical rotations allow students to gain practical experience in real-world community settings, strengthening connections that encourage them to establish practices in Delaware and helping address workforce shortages while improving patient access to care.
Jay S. Feldstein, DO ’81, president and CEO of PCOM, noted that the school is committed to training community-focused osteopathic physicians who serve where the need is greatest. He emphasized that this collaboration combines high-quality, experiential medical education with Delaware’s healthcare networks to prepare future clinicians to deliver compassionate, effective care.
Brian Levine, MD, chief academic officer and designated institutional official for ChristianaCare, said that the partnership leverages the strengths of three organizations already active in medical education to tackle challenges in recruiting and retaining physicians in smaller communities. He added that students will benefit from diverse clinical experiences and mentorship from expert faculty, preparing them for residency and ideally for practice within the state.
The Delaware Collaborative Clinical Campus will provide rotations in Kent and Sussex counties at Bayhealth and ChristianaCare, with additional opportunities in New Castle County. Students will experience a range of specialties, including primary care, obstetrics and gynecology, and psychiatry, working alongside attending physicians, residents, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to build essential clinical skills. Neil Jasani, MD, MBA, FACEP, chair of the Delaware Institute of Medical Education and Research Board, highlighted that this program strengthens the state’s healthcare workforce pipeline, ensuring better care for Delaware residents. DIMER guarantees access to high-quality medical education for Delaware students through clinical partnerships with PCOM and SKMC, supported by training opportunities at Bayhealth and ChristianaCare.
The first five students at the Delaware Collaborative Clinical Campus will be DIMER medical students from Delaware returning to their home state for clinical training. Omar Khan, MD, MHS, FAAFP, president and CEO of the Delaware Health Sciences Alliance, emphasized that expanding training opportunities in Kent and Sussex counties reflects a statewide commitment to building a highly skilled healthcare workforce and improving community health outcomes.
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