AACOM Applauds COMs for Excellence in Primary Care and Rural and Underserved Medicine
Published April 15, 2021
The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) congratulated its member schools for their impressive performance in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Medical Schools rankings. Many colleges of osteopathic medicine (COMs) saw their rankings increase this year, which is particularly notable given the continued challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“While the full, true measure of a doctor or school can never be reduced to rankings and numbers, we are proud of the accomplishments and recognition of our colleges,” said AACOM President and CEO Robert A. Cain, DO.
Highlights from the rankings include:
- Nine COMs ranked in the top 10, and 12 in the top 20, for most graduates practicing primary care.
- Six COMs ranked in the top 10, and 10 in the top 20, for most graduates practicing in rural areas.
- Four COMs ranked in the top 10 for most graduates practicing in medical underserved areas.
- Six COMs ranked in the top 10 for producing the most primary care residents.