Media Center

AACOM Media Relations promotes and protects the interests of undergraduate and graduate osteopathic medical education at U.S. osteopathic medical colleges and residency programs. Reach out to us for interviews, success stories, research, programs, federal policy and more.

About AACOM

The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) leads and advocates for the full continuum of osteopathic medical education to improve the health of the public. Founded in 1898 to support and assist the nation's osteopathic medical schools, AACOM represents all 42 accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine—educating more than 38,000 future physicians, 25 percent of all U.S. medical students—at 67 teaching locations in 36 U.S. states, as well as osteopathic graduate medical education professionals and trainees at U.S. medical centers, hospitals, clinics and health systems.

Having grown from a handful of college administrators a century ago, the organization today represents the administration, faculty, and students of all of the colleges of osteopathic medicine in the United States. The association, guided by its Board of Deans and various other member councils and committees, is actively involved in all areas of osteopathic medical education.


Media Contacts

Joseph Shapiro
Director of Media Relations
(240) 938-0746
jshapiro@aacom.org

Christine DeCarlo
Senior Manager of Media and Public Affairs
(202) 603-1026
cdecarlo@aacom.org

AACOM Leadership

Dr. Cain speaking from a podium.
AACOM President and CEO, Robert A Cain, DO                                Full Bio

AACOM's leadership represents the top experts in the field of osteopathic medical education.

Please contact Joe Shapiro at jshapiro@aacom.org if you would like a member of AACOM leadership to speak at your event or provide comments for an interview.

President & CEO


About Osteopathic Medicine & Osteopathic Medical Education (OME)

What is Osteopathic Medicine?  What makes it unique? Why has the number of osteopathic medical students studying to become osteopathic physicians, grown by 77 percent in the last decade? Learn more below:

OME Research

Visit AACOM's Research Reports for the latest data and research on osteopathic medical school applicants, enrollment, curriculum, diversity, graduate medical education (GME) Match placement, and much, much more!

View Our Reports

Multimedia

Check out AACOM's videos and presentations covering the latest issues within osteopathic medical education from single graduate medical education accreditation to student interviews, diversity and more!

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AACOM Initiatives

AACOM sponsors or co-sponsors a variety of programs and initiatives for audiences at every level of osteopathic medical education, from students to senior administrators. Initiatives include activities related to the following topics: 

  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Interprofessional Education
  • Ethics and Professionalism
  • Empathy
  • Public Health
  • Physician Shortages
  • Mental Health and Wellness
  • Educator Professional Development