Empowering Tomorrow's Physicians: Osteopathic Excellence in Every Touch
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Got an Idea for Improving Clinical Education?
Join a six-week virtual innovation challenge, running September 1–October 13, 2026, to develop solutions to real-world challenges facing osteopathic clinical education.
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Bring Your Best Ideas to Philadelphia
Inspire new ideas, spark meaningful conversations and help shape the future of osteopathic medical education by submitting your abstract. -
Called to Care and Inspired to Cure
Nearly 30% of U.S. medical students are pursuing osteopathic medicine—discover this growing field and see why a career as a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) could be the right path for you.
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Explore Opportunities with the AACOM Job Connection
Browse job listings, post openings and find the tools and resources needed to advance your career in a field dedicated to transforming healthcare.
Did You Know?
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Statement from AACOM President and CEO Robert Cain on the Passing of William G. Anderson, DOAugust 19, 2026
Dr. Anderson was an icon of civil and human rights who challenged our country and our profession to look closely at itself.
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AACOM Expands Financial Resources for Osteopathic Medical Students Through New Collaboration with Sallie MaeAugust 13, 2026
Strategic collaboration provides eligible students with responsible financing options as federal student loan programs evolve
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Jeffrey Stroup, OSU-CHS Provost, Appointed to National Education Accreditation Advisory CommitteeJuly 22, 2026
Appointment brings osteopathic perspective to federal higher education accreditation advisory body
Membership Has Its Benefits
AACOM offers unique benefits for COM faculty, staff, students, residents and fellows. Discover resources to help advance your career across the osteopathic medical education continuum.
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AACOM Advocacy Day 2026September 16 to 17, 2026
Join us September 16–17, 2026 for AACOM Advocacy Day—a free virtual event where osteopathic deans, students, faculty, and advocates come together to speak up for the future of osteopathic medical education (OME).
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Educating Leaders 2027, The AACOM Annual ConferenceApril 14 to 16, 2027
Mark your calendars for Educating Leaders 2027, the AACOM Annual Conference will be held April 14-16, 2027 in Philadelphia, PA.
Check Out The Latest Research OME
Out of 7,859 total DO graduates, more than 4,100 graduating seniors responded to the AACOM’s Graduating Senior Survey. Twenty-five percent reported entering an ACGME residency with osteopathic recognition. Fifty-four percent of these students plan to specialize in one of the primary care disciplines of family medicine, general internal medicine or general pediatrics.