Welcome All Osteopathic Medical Students!

AACOM's Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents, 2025-2026

We are excited to welcome you and glad you are here exploring more about the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents (COSGP).

COSGP is a one-of-a-kind organization composed of student government presidents and vice presidents from colleges and schools of osteopathic medicine (COMs) across the nation. We meet regularly to develop our leadership skills, support one another and explore meaningful ways to advocate for better medical school experiences for all students. Each COM provides a voice that amplifies the volume of our organization, and we could not be more grateful to have the support of AACOM and each individual school.

As osteopathic medical students, we have the unique opportunity to be a part of the change that we want to see within our profession. At COSGP, we’re committed to hearing the challenges you face at your COM and working with you to create a more supportive, inclusive, empowering environment for all. We believe in the power of unity and strive to champion students' well-being and needs.

This year, our theme is “Mission Control.” We have set three core goals to guide us:

1. Elevate the osteopathic student voice and ensure that our decisions are always mindful of their impact on students.
2. Enhance relationships with our partner organizations and further our connection with AACOM to forge new pathways for student advocacy in medical education.
3. Grow our presence so that every osteopathic medical student knows who we are, what we stand for and how we can support them.

We understand that the journey through medical school comes with unique challenges, and we know the climate facing medical students and the osteopathic medical profession is complex. COSGP is here to support you, advocate for you and help build a better future for us all.

As we gear up for the mission ahead, members of our general council will launch into leadership on a national scale. Along the way, we will acquire signals, gaining insight into where we are headed and why it matters. We encourage each student to push further into the unknown, trusting the outbound trajectory that this work sets in motion. And when the time comes, we will gather for the overview effect, stepping back to take in the full picture of what we built together, and what it means for the future of our profession.

From everyone here at COSGP, we value your efforts and commitment to serving others and look forward to an incredible year ahead.