Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Recognized for Excellence in Diversity

Selected COMs exemplify outstanding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Bethesda, MD) – Today, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) applauds the colleges of osteopathic medicine (COMs) nationally awarded by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine for outstanding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Every year, the magazine honors institutions of higher education that display an exceptional commitment to diversity. This year, the magazine presented the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award to eight COMs or COM-hosting institutions:

• Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
• A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
• Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Kansas City University
• Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
• Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York

“AACOM applauds these institutions for living out their missions of educating a diverse physician workforce,” said AACOM President and CEO Robert A. Cain, DO. “As an association, inclusion is one of AACOM’s five core values, and has been central to osteopathic medicine since its founding. We are proud of these COMs for their achievement and of our broader community for the increased diversity reported across the 2022 graduating class.”

Learn more about the HEED Award and view all health professions awardees.

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 41 accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine, encompassing 66 teaching locations in 35 states. To learn more about AACOM, please visit our website.

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