Empowering Tomorrow's Physicians: Osteopathic Excellence in Every Touch
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Do You Have What It Takes to Be a DO?
Are you interested in becoming a doctor of osteopathic medicine? Visit the ChooseDO Explorer to find the school that's right for you. -
Explore Career Opportunities with AACOM Job Connection
Browse job listings, post openings and find the tools and resources needed to advance your career in a field dedicated to transforming healthcare.
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Why Patients Rely on Osteopathic Medicine
Listen as patients explain why having a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine oversee their care is the best choice.
Did You Know?
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AACOM Applauds Bipartisan Reintroduction of Community TEAMS ActJune 10, 2025
Bill would expand clinical training in rural and underserved communities
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99 Percent of Osteopathic Medical Students Obtain Residency PositionsMay 12, 2025
All-time high 8,695 new DOs begin residency training this year
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Osteopathic Medical Schools Continue to Lead Nation in Primary Care and Rural HealthApril 16, 2025
Eight of the top 10 medical schools for primary care graduates are osteopathic
Membership Has Its Benefits
AACOM offers unique benefits for COM faculty, staff, students, residents and fellows. Discover resources to help advance your career across the osteopathic medical education continuum.
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AACOM Advocacy Day 2025September 9 to 10, 2025
Join us September 9–10, 2025 for AACOM Advocacy Day—a free virtual event where osteopathic deans, students, faculty, and advocates come together to speak up for the future of osteopathic medical education (OME).
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Educating Leaders 2026, The AACOM Annual ConferenceApril 22 to 24, 2026
Mark Your Calendars for Educating Leaders 2026, the AACOM Annual Conference. Educating Leaders will be held April 22-24, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV.
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Considering Medical School? Your Future Awaits!June 30, 2026 to September 15, 2034
Choosing a medical school is a major decision. These osteopathic medical college recruiting events offer the information, resources and inspiration to help you take the next step in your medical journey.
Check Out The Latest Research OME
Out of 7,859 total DO graduates, more than 4,100 graduating seniors responded to the AACOM’s Graduating Senior Survey. Twenty-five percent reported entering an ACGME residency with osteopathic recognition. Fifty-four percent of these students plan to specialize in one of the primary care disciplines of family medicine, general internal medicine or general pediatrics.