Conducting and supporting research related to osteopathic medical education are central components of AACOM’s
Strategic Plan.
Osteopathic Medical Education Research Institute
To advance osteopathic medical education research, AACOM has collaborated with the Colorado Springs Osteopathic Foundation to establish the Osteopathic Medical Education Research Institute (OMERI). OMERI’s mission is to conduct, encourage and facilitate excellence in osteopathic medical education research, with a specific focus on collaborative research across osteopathic medical education programs. OMERI supports its own Institutional Review Board (IRB) and provides consultation for research design and implementation.
Medical Education Research Mini-Grants
AACOM offers medical education research mini-grants to support research related to specific areas of its Strategic Plan. Learn about the latest RFP and submit a proposal.
Osteopathic Research Center
AACOM also supports the Osteopathic Research Center (ORC) at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, which focuses on clinical osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) research. Representing the osteopathic medical profession, the ORC seeks to expand private and public funding for local and multi-center OMM research projects; enhances research partnerships among basic scientists and clinical specialists; supports nationwide collaborative OMM research; and works to publish research findings in well-recognized, national, peer-reviewed clinical research journals. ORC’s goal is to have a positive impact on U.S. health care policy and practice.
Federal Programs Supporting Research
AACOM’s Office of Government Relations provides ongoing information to osteopathic medical educators and practitioners about federal programs that support research efforts.