Resources for Osteopathic Medical Students

Help AACOM Advocate for Your Future!

Get involved in the issues that affect issues important to you and your career - issues such as federal funding for GME, student debt, health care reform, and the physician workforce shortage. 

• AACOM Public Policy Agenda 
• Action Center
• Information Alerts  
• Public Statements 

Visit Issues and Advocacy

Student Resources

Diversity

• Diversity in Osteopathic Medical Education

Exams and Licensure

• Board Examinations and Licensure
• Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)
• National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME)
• NBOME COMLEX-USA Level 2 PE video
• United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) 

Financial Aid, Funding and Resources

• Osteopathic Health Policy Intern Program
• Financial Aid and Scholarships
• Financial Aid Debt Management Modules for Osteopathic Medical Students and Graduates
• Fellowships and Internships
• Federal Funding Opportunities

International

• International Clinical Rotations Chart and Map
  Created in partnership with The Bureau on International Osteopathic Medical Education and Affairs
• International Practice Rights

Learn from Your Colleagues!

• COSGP Survey Results:
  Resources and Advice from DO Students
• Tools and Helpful Apps

Student Organizations

• AACOM's Council of Osteopathic Medical Student Presidents (COSGP)
• Canadian Osteopathic Medical Student Association (COMSA)
• National Pre-SOMA 
  The undergraduate division of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association. Membership is free. Don't have a Pre-SOMA Chapter at your college or university? Start one! 
• Student Osteopathic Medical Association

Career Planning

• Career Advising Program
• AOA Specialty/Student Clearinghouse
• AOA Residency Opportunities
• Electronic Residency Application Service

Match Information

• National Matching Service
• National Residency Matching Program