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Overcoming Challenges, a Record-Setting 92.3 Percent of DO Students Match into Residency

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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According to the NRMP, the percentage of matching DO seniors rose to 92.3 percent, the highest ever during the single match era.

Key Points: 
  • According to the NRMP, the percentage of matching DO seniors rose to 92.3 percent, the highest ever during the single match era.
  • In addition, the number of U.S. DO seniors participating was a record high 8033, an increase of 8.0 percent over 2023.
  • Of those, 7412 matched to first-year residency positions, an 8.8 percent increase from last year, also a new record high.
  • The entire osteopathic community can be proud of this continued growth and success.”
    DO students found success despite facing a systemic disadvantage when going through the Match.

AACOM Announces 2023 Arnstein Minority Student Scholarship Recipients

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Bethesda, MD, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recognizing the achievements and passion of six inspiring student doctors, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) today announced the recipients of the 2023 Sherry R. Arnstein Underrepresented Minority Scholarship.

Key Points: 
  • Bethesda, MD, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recognizing the achievements and passion of six inspiring student doctors, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) today announced the recipients of the 2023 Sherry R. Arnstein Underrepresented Minority Scholarship.
  • There is no better way to honor the legacy of Sherry Arnstein.”
    The Sherry R. Arnstein Underrepresented Minority Student Scholarship was established in honor of Arnstein’s lifelong dedication to public service, social equity and justice.
  • “I am incredibly honored to have been chosen as a 2023 AACOM Sherry R. Arnstein Underrepresented Minority Scholarship recipient,” said Carley Andrew.
  • I hope to someday continue Ms. Arnstein’s legacy of dedication to public service, social equity, and justice.”
    “I would like to thank AACOM for awarding me the 2023 Arnstein Scholarship.

ACGME Presents New Proceedings Paper Detailing Three-Day Summit Focused on Nutrition in Medical Education

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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As a participant in the September 2022 White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health , the ACGME committed to developing and hosting the Nutrition Summit.

Key Points: 
  • As a participant in the September 2022 White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health , the ACGME committed to developing and hosting the Nutrition Summit.
  • “The ACGME is committed to the national effort to address nutrition and health, and to enhance education of physicians in nutrition.
  • Nutrition Summit deliberations, recommendations, and resources identified by attendees are now summarized in a proceedings paper that includes guidance for program directors and others who construct curriculum and educational experiences for residents and fellows.
  • The ACGME's Mission is to improve health care and population health by assessing and enhancing the quality of resident and fellow physicians' education through advancements in accreditation and education.

Osteopathic Medical School Graduates Increase in Racial and Gender Diversity

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Bethesda, MD, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Encouraged by the latest numbers, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) today released its latest report showing an increase in the diversity of the 2022 osteopathic medical school graduating class.

Key Points: 
  • Bethesda, MD, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Encouraged by the latest numbers, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) today released its latest report showing an increase in the diversity of the 2022 osteopathic medical school graduating class.
  • The newest report shows an increase in the diversity of the graduating class across both racial and gender lines.
  • The percentage of students from underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups also modestly increased (9.9 percent for 2021-22 graduates over 9.3 percent for 2020-21 graduates).
  • This overall percentage increase is attributed to growth in the following categories:
    Hispanic/Latino graduates increased by 6.8 percent,
    American Indian/Alaska Native, non-Hispanic graduates increased by 70.6 percent, and
    Black/African American, non-Hispanic graduates increased 13.8 percent.

Congress Recognizes AACOM’s 125th Anniversary

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Bethesda, MD, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) thanks Congress for formally acknowledging AACOM’s 125th anniversary, and the value osteopathic care has extended to patients and communities over the past 125 years.

Key Points: 
  • Bethesda, MD, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) thanks Congress for formally acknowledging AACOM’s 125th anniversary, and the value osteopathic care has extended to patients and communities over the past 125 years.
  • “We’ve come a long way since 1898, tripling in size over the past two decades alone.
  • “It is inspiring to see the growth of the profession since these small but significant beginnings."
  • Sixty percent of osteopathic medical schools are located in Health Professional Shortage Areas, and 88 percent have a stated public commitment to rural health.

Osteopathic Medical Students Find Residency in Record Numbers

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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Bethesda, MD, April 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) announced that an all-time high 7776 graduating osteopathic medical students (DOs) landed residency positions in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Bethesda, MD, April 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) announced that an all-time high 7776 graduating osteopathic medical students (DOs) landed residency positions in 2023.
  • “The entire osteopathic medical community is proud of our students’ commitment, tenacity and success,” said Robert Cain, DO, President and CEO of AACOM.
  • “To achieve these numbers even with a record number of medical students looking for placements, is a testament to our colleges of osteopathic medicine and to the abilities and talents of our students.”
    These final placement numbers reflect all the avenues graduating students have for residency placement.
  • DO students take the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA) for graduation and licensure.

AACOM Kicks Off 125th Anniversary Celebration with New Website, Logo and Branding

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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Bethesda, MD, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kick-starting a yearlong celebration to commemorate its 125th anniversary, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) today launched its new website and revealed an updated logo and visual identity.

Key Points: 
  • Bethesda, MD, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kick-starting a yearlong celebration to commemorate its 125th anniversary, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) today launched its new website and revealed an updated logo and visual identity.
  • “The number of osteopathic medical colleges has tripled since 2001 and continues to grow.
  • AACOM will continue the 125th Anniversary celebration with special events and activities throughout the year and across the country.
  • For more information on AACOM, the anniversary celebration and the new website, go to www.aacom.org .

AACOM Announces 2022 Arnstein Minority Student Scholarship Recipients

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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Bethesda, MD, Oct. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recognizing the dedication and commitment of six exceptional student doctors, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) today announced the recipients of the 2022 Sherry R. Arnstein Underrepresented Minority Scholarship.

Key Points: 
  • Bethesda, MD, Oct. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recognizing the dedication and commitment of six exceptional student doctors, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) today announced the recipients of the 2022 Sherry R. Arnstein Underrepresented Minority Scholarship.
  • The scholarship was endowed by the Arnstein family to honor former AACOM Executive Director Sherry R. Arnsteins legacy and to help at least one current and one new underrepresented minority osteopathic medical student fund their education.
  • Im truly humbled to receive the 2022 Sherry R. Arnstein Underrepresented Minority Scholarship," said Courtney Eiley.
  • The Sherry R. Arnstein Minority Student Scholarship was established in honor of Arnsteins lifelong dedication to public service, social equity and justice.

New Clinician Educator Milestones Provide Pathways for Professional Development and Framework for Assessment

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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This new framework was developed to track key teaching and educational activities for clinician educators, educational leaders, and educational scholars.

Key Points: 
  • This new framework was developed to track key teaching and educational activities for clinician educators, educational leaders, and educational scholars.
  • The developmental trajectory can serve as a scaffold for improvement for faculty members and those responsible for faculty development efforts at institutions.
  • Importantly, while the foundational framework for their development was the Milestones for resident/fellow assessment, the Clinician Educator Milestones are not required and are not intended to become so in the future.
  • Rather, they provide a framework for voluntary assessment of educational skills of faculty members to improve and enhance their effectiveness in certain areas of their role as educator.

AACOM Strongly Recommends Hybrid Residency Interviews for 2022-23 Cycle

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Friday, May 13, 2022
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Bethesda, MD, May 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) strongly recommends that residency programs give students, from every background and medical school, the option to interview in person or virtually during the 2022-23 application cycle.

Key Points: 
  • Bethesda, MD, May 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) strongly recommends that residency programs give students, from every background and medical school, the option to interview in person or virtually during the 2022-23 application cycle.
  • In the spirit of meeting both these goals, today AACOM calls on all residency programs to offer both in-person and virtual interviews and allow students to choose which option best fits their needs.
  • AACOM supported the recommendations that all interviews move online during this period, with the caveat that further research and study must be done before any future recommendations were made to limit or eliminate in-person interviews.
  • We therefore strongly recommend that all residency programs offer both in-person and virtual interviews for the 2022-23 application cycle.