Join AACOM Government Relations at Educating Leaders 2026!
Published February 23, 2026
By AACOM Government Relations
Graduate Medical Education OME Advocate
Educating Leaders, the AACOM Annual Conference, will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, from April 22-24, 2026. Our conference is the premier gathering for leaders, educators, staff and students from osteopathic medical colleges across the United States. Don’t miss these Government Relations (GR) sessions: Advocating for OME: New Era, New Rules April 23, 2026 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM PT Join David Bergman, JD, AACOM senior vice president of government relations and health affairs, for an in-depth look at recent legislative and regulatory developments affecting osteopathic medical education. He will discuss evolving priorities at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Education (ED), as well as key federal legislation impacting residency access and workforce development. He will also highlight the importance of advocacy and engagement to advance osteopathic principles, policies and influence. April 23, 2026 | 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM PT Kyle Hattenburg, AACOM vice president of undergraduate medical education services, and Julie Crockett, AACOM director of government relations, will join members of AACOM’s Paying for Medical School Taskforce to discuss the changing medical school financing landscape. This session will highlight how rising costs and evolving federal policies are affecting osteopathic medical students and institutions, and share strategies for advocacy, financial literacy and institutional support. There’s still time to register to attend! Advance registration for Educating Leaders 2026 ends on March 10, 2026. For more information and to see the full conference line-up, visit our Educating Leaders home page. |