Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Nationally Recognized for Primary Care and Practicing in Rural and Underserved Areas

U.S. News & World Report grants three colleges of osteopathic medicine top marks

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Bethesda, MD) – Today, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) applauds its member colleges for their impressive performance in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Medical Schools rankings. Colleges of osteopathic medicine (COMs) are ranked first in three categories, with many COMs seeing their rankings increase this year. COMs recognized as national leaders include:

• Medical Schools with Graduates Practicing Patient Care in Rural Areas:
  • #1 William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    
    
• Medical Schools with Most Graduates Practicing Primary Care:
  • #1 Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    
    
• Medical Schools with Graduates Practicing in Medically Underserved Areas:
  • #1 Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

“We are very proud to see our colleges achieve national recognition for values our profession has long upheld,” said AACOM President and CEO Robert A. Cain, DO. “Osteopathic graduates are educated and trained through a primary care lens, with a special focus on caring for patients in rural and medically underserved communities. It’s rewarding to see these national rankings reflect our osteopathic principles and practice. We applaud the COMs for their well-deserved recognition.”

In addition to the top rankings noted above, other results include:

One COM ranked in the top 15 for Best Medical Schools: Primary Care

• #11 University of North Texas Health Science Center-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Six COMs ranked in the top 10 and nine in the top 20 for most graduates practicing in rural areas:

• William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine #1
• Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine #3
• A.T. Still University of Health Sciences - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine #4
• Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine #6
• Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine #9
• Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine #10
• Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine #12
• Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University #17
• West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine #19

Seven COMs ranked in the top 10 and 11 in the top 15 for most graduates practicing primary care:

• Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine #1
• Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine #2
• Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine #3
• Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific #5
• A.T. Still University of Health Sciences - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine #7
• William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine #8
• University of North Texas Health Science Center-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine #10
• A.T. Still University-School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona #11
• Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine #12
• Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Virginia Campus #13
• Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine #15

Three COMs ranked in the top 10 and five in the top 15 for graduates practicing in medically underserved areas:

• Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine #1
• Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine #3
• William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine #6
• Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine #12
• Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine #13

About AACOM

Founded in 1898, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) is the leading voice for the education and training of physicians who practice osteopathic medicine in settings across the medical spectrum—from primary care to the full range of medical specialties. We support our member colleges of osteopathic medicine in their efforts to attract and train individuals who are fueled by a desire to make a difference in our healthcare system by treating the whole person and building a future emphasizing health and wellness for all people. Today, more than 35,000 future physicians—25 percent of all U.S. medical students—are being educated at one of our 40 accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine, encompassing 64 teaching locations in 35 states.

Contacts:

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

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