Medical Campus Outreach Philadelphia

Medical Campus Outreach Philadelphia Connecting Christian allied healthcare students and professionals to discipleship, outreach, and fellowship opportunities in the Greater Philadelphia region.

MCO has been a ministry of Tenth Presbyterian Church for over 25 years. MCO sponsors:

The MCO Healthcare Fellowship
City-wide medical outreaches
Campus Bible studies
Mentorship and discipleship programs
The Summer Medical Institute (which began again in Philadelphia in 2010)

"What does it look like for me to enter into the sufferings of those around me? I think of Ernest Hemingway’s words, whi...
10/04/2025

"What does it look like for me to enter into the sufferings of those around me? I think of Ernest Hemingway’s words, which illustrate the importance of presence over solution. 'Sometimes, we give presence, not because we realize the inadequacy of our solutions, but because we no longer possess them at all.' Human nature strains to prescribe solutions, even when we know none exist. We offer platitudes and weak admonitions to the suffering, hoping to satisfy our own conscience and relieve ourselves of the burden of pain we vicariously feel. Suffering affronts our comfort."

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The excerpt above is from "To Linger," one of the student blog entries from our most recent Summer Medical Institute. You can read the full post and others like it at https://mcophilly.org/smi-philadelphia/smi-student-blog/

Come hear more stories like this at our upcoming SMI Celebration Lunch this Sunday, October 5, at Tenth Church. Get more info and register here: https://mcophilly.org/events/smi-celebration-lunch/

"During the first week, I wrote this in a prayer: 'I want so badly to be touched by areas like this, to care about homel...
10/02/2025

"During the first week, I wrote this in a prayer: 'I want so badly to be touched by areas like this, to care about homelessness and see the root of drug addiction and think about the people here before I think about the danger… What if I don’t? Lord, You’ve given me the opportunity, please don’t let me waste it.'”

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The excerpt above is from "Unwasted Opportunity," one of the student blog entries from our most recent Summer Medical Institute. You can read the full post and others like it at https://mcophilly.org/smi-philadelphia/smi-student-blog/

Come hear more stories like this at our upcoming SMI Celebration Lunch on October 5 at Tenth Church. Get more info and register here: https://mcophilly.org/events/smi-celebration-lunch/

Now that the academic year is underway, here's a quick look at what MCO Philly has been doing this school year:- On Augu...
09/03/2025

Now that the academic year is underway, here's a quick look at what MCO Philly has been doing this school year:

- On August 9, MCO Philly once again provided a team of healthcare students and professionals who provided free health screens at the Rock Ministries annual street fair, Rock the Block. The team served nearly 60 people from the neighborhood over the course of the afternoon.

- On August 23, we hosted our annual Welcome BBQ. This event provided an opportunity for students from all the area campuses to get together and enjoy some good food and conversation. We also had clinicians from Esperanza Health Center share a bit about their programs and encourage the students to keep following Jesus during the school year.

Check out our website (mcophilly.org) for upcoming MCO events.

Join MCO on August 23 for an afternoon of food and fun as we welcome everyone back for another year of school. Students,...
08/13/2025

Join MCO on August 23 for an afternoon of food and fun as we welcome everyone back for another year of school. Students, residents, attendings and families are welcome! We’ll supply the BBQ meats and a few sides. If you are interested in joining us, reach out to us at info@mcophilly.org.

Pray for MCO Philly today as we work at Rock the Block. We'll be providing free health screens at this large street fair...
08/09/2025

Pray for MCO Philly today as we work at Rock the Block. We'll be providing free health screens at this large street fair.

07/13/2025

SMI Philly 2025 - Last Day

After frantically packing all their personal items, the team came together for one more time of worship. Then, Dr. Layer led them in some final thoughts about how to take what they've learned and return home to their regular pace of life.

And with that, SMI Philadelphia 2025 has ended. But in a sense, SMI is just beginning for these students. Our hope is that these last three weeks will be transformative in the life of each student. We would love to hear about how this program played a role in directing their life and vocation. We pray that SMI Philadelphia prompts each student, faculty, and volunteer to be more like Jesus as they live and serve their community.

SMI Philly 2025 - Day 20Today the students continued preparation for the end of the program. We capped off the evening w...
07/12/2025

SMI Philly 2025 - Day 20

Today the students continued preparation for the end of the program. We capped off the evening with a celebration dinner with several faculty, interpreters, and other volunteers attending. It was a good time celebrating what God has done through SMI Philly 2025.

SMI Philly 2025 - Day 18Amidst the busyness of each day and the unexpected chaos of a sanitation worker strike, it can b...
07/09/2025

SMI Philly 2025 - Day 18

Amidst the busyness of each day and the unexpected chaos of a sanitation worker strike, it can be easy to lose sight of what God is doing in our city. The SMI team receives frequent reminders when they pray with people and provide health screens in the neighborhood. They also see God's provision for their own need daily when volunteers bring dinner to the team. And sometimes, like today, they can see the Creator's beauty on display in the sky after a storm—a reminder of God's faithfulness and that He is at work every day. This is a lesson that we hope endures with the students long after their time in Philadelphia is over.

SMI Philly 2025 - Day 17After spending their last weekend worshipping with some local churches, the team hit the streets...
07/08/2025

SMI Philly 2025 - Day 17

After spending their last weekend worshipping with some local churches, the team hit the streets again for some neighborhood outreach. The program is entering its final week. Please continue to pray for safety and for the neighbors to be receptive to the screens being offered by the SMI Team.

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1701 Delancey Street
Philadelphia, PA
19103

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

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+12157357688

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