Empowering Tomorrow's Physicians: Osteopathic Excellence in Every Touch
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Bring Your Best Ideas to Philadelphia
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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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AACOM’s Groundbreaking New Report
The 2026 Osteopathic Medicine Research Report delivers the first national analysis of research at colleges of osteopathic medicine, showcasing how COMs are advancing community-centered research that improves patient and community health.
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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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AACOM President and CEO Featured on AHA Podcast Highlights Osteopathic Medicine’s Role in Strengthening the Healthcare WorkforceJuly 13, 2026
Dr. Cain discusses how osteopathic medicine addresses physician shortages while meeting healthcare needs
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Osteopathic Medical School Applications Jump More than 12 PercentJune 22, 2026
Highest number since the pandemic year of 2021
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Record Number of Osteopathic Medical Students Find Residency Placement
May 07, 2026
Largest ever class achieves near 99 percent placement rate
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.