News
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AACOM Spearheads Bill to Support Residency Fairness for DOs
September 15, 2022
Bipartisan legislation requires federally funded graduate medical education (GME) programs to equitably accept and assess DO and MD residency candidates.
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Dr. Julieanne P. Sees Is DO P.R.O.U.D.
September 01, 2022
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Breaking Barriers: Dr. Joyce Johnson Elevates Women and DOs at the Federal Level
September 01, 2022
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Appoints Christopher J. Loyke, DO, to National Academic Affiliations Council
August 24, 2022
Dr. Loyke’s appointment ensures the council will continue to benefit from the osteopathic voice.
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OHPF Class of 2022 Graduates in Washington, DC
August 22, 2022
After a year of virtual meetings, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)'s 2021-2022 class of the Osteopathic Health Policy Fellowship (OHPF) met for their final program session in Washington, DC, June 6-8, 2022.
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AACOM Launches Course to Enhance Health Equity and Address Health Disparities
July 27, 2022
First of its kind program offered at all colleges of osteopathic medicine.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Appoints Timothy J. Kowalski, DO, to National Academic Affiliations Council
July 22, 2022
Dr. Kowalski’s appointment strengthens osteopathic representation among the council.
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Congressional Letter Urges NIH to Increase Research Funding for Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
July 20, 2022
NIH Director asked to end historic funding disparity.
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AACOM Announces Executive Committee of the Board for 2022-23
July 06, 2022
H. William Craver, DO, to serve as Chair of the Board of Deans
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AACOM Responds to Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
June 30, 2022
We are concerned about the impact on women’s well-being and health, how we train new physicians and how they are able to care for their patients.
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Osteopathic Medical Community Urges Further Discussion and Understanding About Distinctive Licensure Assessment of DO and MD Students
June 30, 2022
AACOM, AAOE, AOA and NBOME acknowledge and empathize with trainees who often encounter bias in transition to residency.
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Celebrating Pride Month: An Interview with Dr. Nicole Wadsworth
June 23, 2022
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Recruiting and Retaining Students from the LGBTQIA+ Community
June 23, 2022
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AACOM/AOGME Hosting Virtual Residency Fair On August 5, 2022, Using VFairs For Event Technology
June 16, 2022
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Statement from CEO on Tulsa Shooting, Call for End to Ongoing Gun ViolenceJune 02, 2022
We must find a way forward that bridges division and outlines life-saving solutions.
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Statement from the CEO on Recent ShootingsMay 22, 2022
AACOM President's Statement on recent shootings
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AACOM Announces New Osteopathic Health Policy Interns
May 16, 2022
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AACOM Strongly Recommends Hybrid Residency Interviews for 2022-23 Cycle
May 13, 2022
Students should have choice between in-person or virtual.
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Students Host Celebration of Remembrance, Serve in the U.S. Air Force, Mentor High School Students and More
May 12, 2022
You'll also read about a new recording studio at ICOM, WVSOM’s efforts to create a culture of wellness and PCOM South Georgia’s panel to address Black maternal health.
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AACOM Honors Exceptional Leaders at Annual Conference
April 29, 2022