We are celebrating a record-Breaking Match for DOs! 92.6% Match Rate – Highest in the single match era 8,392 DO Seniors Participated – Up 4.5% from 2024 DOs filled 19.4% of all positions – The only U.S. group to see an increase. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ew8vt6qf
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)
Education Administration Programs
Bethesda, MD 8,247 followers
Leading Osteopathic Medical Education
About us
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 38 accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine, encompassing 62 teaching locations in 35 states. AACOM is an important advocate for public health and healthcare policy in Washington, DC, and state capitals, and promotes medical research, health equity and innovation. AACOM also plays an important role in establishing standards of excellence for medical education through its member colleges, and in graduate medical education through internships, fellowships and residencies at U.S. medical centers, hospitals, clinics and health systems.
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http://www.aacom.org
External link for American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)
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- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Bethesda, MD
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1898
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7700 Old Georgetown Road
Suite 250
Bethesda, MD 20814, US
Employees at American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)
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Susan Ridge
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Carolyn Strauss, CSP, CRP
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Mark Speicher
Senior Vice President, Research, Learning and Innovation - American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)
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Susan Claffey
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Updates
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The Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine at The Chicago School has received pre-accreditation, enabling it to begin accepting students for its inaugural class in 2026. The school will integrate mental and physical health into its curriculum. https://lnkd.in/eVXm3k8v
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AACOM's President & CEO, Robert Cain, discusses the public's declining trust in health care and the growing need for primary care physicians in this interview. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ewng_cCm
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In a heartfelt reflection for #AAPIHeritageMonth, Michael Ny, OMS II at Touro University Montana, shares how his roots, family’s resilience and cultural healing traditions shape his journey in medicine and his commitment to serving communities with compassion and understanding. https://lnkd.in/d-ZgZ2T4
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Art, medicine & humanity intersect at PCOM South Georgia! Richard Curtis, artist & end-of-life doula, shared how creative expression supports hospice patients during a Medical Humanities session — a powerful lesson in compassionate care. https://lnkd.in/gquZ_683
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A provision in President Trump's proposed budget bill aims to eliminate the Grad PLUS loan program, a critical funding source for medical students. DAVID BERGMAN, JD, senior vice president at AACOM, warns that this change could exacerbate the nation's physician shortage by limiting access to affordable student loans. Read more in this Axios article: https://lnkd.in/gugRZt_g
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We’re excited to share that Brookshield Laurent D.O., from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University, has been named planning committee chair for #EducatingLeaders26! An osteopathic family physician and population health leader, Dr. Laurent brings passion and vision to the role. Read more: https://lnkd.in/erh-SFJC
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#Throwback to AACOM's President & CEO, Dr. Robert Cain, addressing the graduates at SHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. Congratulations to all the new graduates, we can't wait to see what you do in the future!
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In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Joseph Song, first-year medical student at OCOM, shares how his journey, from language barriers to medical school, shaped his commitment to compassionate care. https://lnkd.in/eWa-qtbJ
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“I’m not asking for special treatment. I’m asking for a system that doesn’t pull the rug out from under students right before the finish line.” Tiffany Lemuz, DO/MPH candidate, mother & first-gen student, shares her powerful story. #AACOMAdvocates https://lnkd.in/dV5VwQVQ