Policy and Advocacy

Policy and Advocacy News

AACOM Mobilizes Health Professions Students in Response to COVID-19
Third Coronavirus Aid Package Provides Temporary Relief to Federal Student Loan Borrowers, Includes Support for Institutions of Higher Education
AACOM Joins Letter in Support of Health Professions Education Funding in COVID-19 Stimulus
AACOM Joins Letter in Support of Public Health Infrastructure Funding in COVID-19 Stimulus
AACOM Joins CHF in Support of Continuing Social Distancing Policies
AACOM Submits Testimony on FY21 Funding Priorities to Labor-HHS-Ed
AACOM Sends Letters to Congress in Support of AHRQ
Shawn Hamm, DO, MPH, Recognized for Outstanding Advocacy at Educating Leaders 2020

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Federal and Advocacy Resources

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Health Policy Leadership Programs

AACOM's Leadership Institute offers two health policy programs: an internship for current DO students, and a Fellowship for practicing or teaching osteopathic physicians.

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