AOGME and RFC Leadership Positions Available: Nominate Yourself or a Fellow Member Today!

By Juan Acosta, DO, MS, FAOGME
AOGME Chair

November 19, 2024

Thank you for your engagement and support of AOGME as we work together to advance our mission. We’re excited to announce that nominations are now open for various leadership positions in AOGME, including in the Residents and Fellows Council (RFC). Serving as leaders with AOGME is a unique opportunity to shape the future of osteopathic medical education. Learn more and submit your nomination today!

Call for Nominations: AOGME Board

The AOGME Nominations Committee is accepting nominations for two At-large Member positions on the AOGME Board for a two-year term from May 2025 to April 2027. Nominees must be actively engaged AOGME members. Nominations require a one-page letter of interest and brief CV. Self-nominations are welcome. Submit nominations by December 20, 2024, to aogme@aacom.org. View full eligibility criteria and required submission materials.

Call for Nominations: RFC Board

The AOGME Nominations Committee invites nominations for the Residents and Fellows Council (RFC) Board for a two-year term from May 2025 to April 2027. Open positions include Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Membership and Recruitment Chair, Policy Chair and Education Chair. This opportunity offers RFC members a chance to impact the experiences of residents and fellows nationwide. To apply, submit a one-page letter of interest and brief CV by December 20, 2024, to aogme@aacom.org. View full eligibility criteria and required submission materials.

Call for Nominations: Council of GME Leaders and Collegium of Fellows Leadership

Nominations are also open for the Council of GME Leaders Chair and Collegium of Fellows Chair positions for two-year terms from May 2025 to April 2027. Both positions serve on the AOGME Board as representatives of their respective groups. Nominations require a one-page letter of interest and brief CV. Self-nominations are welcome. Submit nominations by December 20, 2024, to aogme@aacom.org. View full eligibility criteria and required submission materials for the Council of GME Leaders Chair position and for the Collegium of Fellows Chair position.

Registration Now Open! ACGME/AOGME Osteopathic Recognition Full-Day Course

AOGME is again partnering with the ACGME to deliver the Osteopathic Recognition (OR) Full-Day Course at the 2025 ACGME Annual Educational Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, on February 20, 2025. This course is designed to support programs supports programs with OR and those considering OR. It includes sessions with leadership and residents from OR programs, followed by insights from the Osteopathic Recognition Committee on the recognition process and application of requirements. View the full agenda and register today.

AOGME Webinar Series: Upcoming Webinars

Join us for upcoming AOGME webinars covering key topics including how to become a chief resident, post-interview tips for the match and program rank list strategies and more. View the full webinar schedule.

• Dec 5, 2024, 7:00 PM ET: RFC webinar on becoming a chief resident, featuring insights from current and former chief residents on roles, responsibilities and skills required.
• Jan 15, 2024, 7:00 PM ET: RFC and AACOM CORP webinar on post-interview tips for the match and program rank list strategies for medical students.
  

AOGME Webinar Series: Recordings Available

• Oct 30, 2024: GME Development Series webinar on expanding rural/community-based surgical residency programs, discussing workforce trends and program development.
• Nov 14, 2024: AACOM CORP webinar on interpreting residency data to help students select the right specialties and programs based on personal attributes.
  

Monthly Membership Discussions

Join us on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 4:00 PM ET for the AOGME membership discussion. This open forum allows members to connect and discuss GME topics. 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, FAOGME
Chair, AOGME