AACOM Advocacy Day
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Advocate for OME!
Join us today and tomorrow 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).
Participants will engage with Members of Congress, advocacy consultants and AACOM's Government Relations team. You'll gain key insights into the federal landscape and learn how to be an effective advocate.
Whether you're a seasoned advocate or brand new to policy, AACOM Advocacy Day empowers you to elevate the voice of the OME community—from your home, office, or campus. Don’t miss this chance to be a part of real change.
Advocacy Day Agenda
Day 1: Get Trained. Get Inspired.
September 9, 1:00–3:00 PM ET
Hear directly from Members of Congress and top policy experts
Receive hands-on advocacy training from AACOM's Government Relations team
Learn how YOU can make a difference in shaping federal policy
Day 2: Take Action. Be Heard.
September 10 – Individual meetings based on congressional schedule
Meet with congressional offices (open to volunteers of all experience levels)
Engage in self-paced grassroots advocacy efforts
The Issues
We are asking Congress to:
Promote DO Graduate Medical Education Parity through the FAIR Act
Federally-funded graduate medical education programs frequently exclude or impose burdensome requirements on DOs, exacerbating the workforce shortage by limiting the availability of licensed DO physicians. The  Fair Access In Residency (FAIR) Act (H.R. 2413) is needed to ensure DOs can participate in all Medicare-funded residency programs and the nation is leveraging the entire physician workforce.
Expand Community-Based Clinical Rotations with the Community TEAMs Act
Research shows that medical students receiving education and training in rural and underserved communities are more likely to stay and practice in those areas. The Community TEAMS Act (H.R. 3885) will increase medical school clinical rotations in rural and underserved areas, strengthening the physician workforce pipeline and leading to greater healthcare access in disadvantaged communities.
Grassroots Advocacy
Go to the AACOM Action Center to tell Congress to:
Use our Advocacy Day Social Media Toolkit to download graphics, share messages and advocate for policy change.
Testimonials from past attendees
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Visit the AACOM Advocacy Day 2024 page for a look at last year’s panels and policy issues.