The Health Policy Fellowship program is designed for practicing or teaching osteopathic physicians who are preparing for leadership roles in the profession and positions of influence in health policy, and for individuals with a professional connection to the osteopathic profession.

The Fellows attend an intensive five-day academic orientation before entering the regimen of nine three-day weekend seminars. Seminars are rotated among osteopathic colleges and the Washington, DC area offices of the AOA and AACOM. Between monthly seminars, Fellows must complete reading, research and writing assignments. The incoming Class began its orientation at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of New York Institute of Technology (NYCOM) in August.

NYCOM and Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-COM) coordinate the certificate program through a collaboration of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) and AACOM member colleges.

For more information, visit the Health Policy Fellowship website.