2025 AOGME Awards Nominations and Collegium of Fellows Application Now Open; Upcoming Webinars

By Juan Acosta, DO, MS
AOGME Chair

September 25, 2024

As we enter September, I want to take a moment to reflect on the exciting progress we’ve made this year and the opportunities that lie ahead. This month, we focus on preparing for the residency application season, expanding our professional development offerings, and continuing our efforts to strengthen graduate medical education. I encourage you to stay engaged with AOGME’s initiatives, nominate yourself or others for awards and the Collegium of Fellows, take advantage of upcoming webinars and connect with fellow members as we work together to shape the future of osteopathic medical education.

Thank you to all who completed the AOGME Membership Needs Assessment. Your input is vital to shaping the future of AOGME! The results of the membership needs assessment will be discussed with AOGME leadership in October.

Request for Feedback: ACGME Institutional Requirements Proposed Revisions

The ACGME’s Institutional Review Committee (IRC) recently released proposed revisions to the ACGME Institutional Requirements which are out for public comment. Please view the Impact Statement and Program Requirements PDF. Please submit your comments to the ACGME by October 9, 2024.

AOGME seeks your feedback to inform AACOM's comments on potential changes impacting osteopathic medical education. You are encouraged to submit feedback to the IRC individually or on behalf of your organization. To share your feedback with us, please email us at aogme@aacom.org by COB on Friday, September 27, 2024.

Call for Nominations: 2025 AOGME Awards

Nominations for the 2025 AOGME Awards are open until December 30, 2024, with three categories: Leadership, Lifetime Achievement and Appreciation. Winners will be honored at Educating Leaders 2025 in April. For details, past recipients and nomination forms, visit the AOGME Awards webpage.

2025 Collegium of Fellows Application Now Open

Applications are open to join AOGME’s Collegium of Fellows, recognizing long, distinguished service to AOGME and the osteopathic profession. Fellows hold the lifetime title of FAOGME. View current Fellows and an application webinar on the AOGME Collegium webpage. Applications are due by December 1, 2024. 

Applications Due September 30: VA Pilot Program on Graduate Medical Education and Residency

This program funds resident physician rotations at facilities operated by the Indian Health Service, Tribes, Tribal organizations, underserved areas, Federally Qualified Health Centers and Department of Defense sites. Learn more.

AOGME Webinar Series: Upcoming Webinars

Join us for upcoming AOGME webinars covering key topics like residency interview strategies, student loan management, rural surgery residency program development and becoming a chief resident.

• Sept 30, 2024, 7:00 PM ET: AOGME RFC and AACOM CORP offer an interactive session on preparing for residency interviews, featuring expert advice and breakout rooms for Q&A.
• Oct 23, 2024, 4:00 PM ET: AOGME RFC hosts John LaSota on Federal Student Loan Repayment, covering effective repayment strategies and personal finance tips.
• Oct 30, 2024, 4:00 PM ET: GME Development Series webinar on expanding rural/community-based surgical residency programs, discussing workforce trends and program development.
• Nov 14, 2024, 7:00 PM ET: AACOM CORP webinar on interpreting residency data to help students select the right specialties and programs based on personal attributes.
• Dec 5, 2024, 7:00 PM ET: AOGME RFC webinar on becoming a chief resident, featuring insights from current and former chief residents on roles, responsibilities and skills required.

Monthly Membership Discussions

Join us on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 4:00 PM ET for the AOGME membership discussion. This open forum allows members to connect and discuss GME topics. Dr. Karen Mitchell will share family medicine updates for this year’s residency application cycle. If you'd like your residency program or a GME-related topic featured, contact us at aogme@aacom.org.

Please feel free to reach out to us at any time with direct inquiries by emailing aogme@aacom.org or calling us at 301-657-7881.

Thank you for your continued engagement and dedication to AOGME!

Thank you,

Juan Acosta, DO, MS
Chair, AOGME