AACOM Recognized by HHS and ED; NIH Opens Nutrition Education Challenge
Published June 15, 2026
By AACOM Government Relations
Advocacy Federal Policy Nutrition OME Advocate Osteopathic Recognition
On June 8, 2026, HHS and the U.S. Department of Education (ED) recognized AACOM and other leading medical education organizations for advancing nutrition education as part of a broader effort to address chronic disease. Seven colleges of osteopathic medicine were among 19 additional medical schools recognized for committing to at least 40 hours of nutrition education for students entering in fall 2026.
HHS also announced the NIH Integration of Nutrition Training into Health Care Education Challenge, which will award up to $2.1 million to support scalable, evidence-based approaches to integrating nutrition education into medical and nursing training programs. Eligible medical schools and residency programs may apply through September 15, 2026.
AACOM and its member colleges continue to champion whole-person care, prevention and health promotion by ensuring future physicians are equipped to address patients' nutrition and wellness needs. Visit AACOM's Nutrition in Medicine webpage to learn more and view the recording of AACOM's recent webinar on advancing nutrition education in osteopathic medical education.