Apply to Osteopathic Medical College
AACOMAS, the centralized online application for the 2010 entering class of osteopathic medical students, is now open at https://aacomas.aacom.org/. Before beginning the application process, review this year’s College Information Book, which includes detailed information on the nation’s osteopathic medical colleges.
Order the CIB.
Just Published! Glossary of Osteopathic Terminology
Revised in April, the Glossary of Osteopathic Terminology presents important and frequently used words, terms and phrases of the osteopathic profession. The glossary offers consensus of a large segment of the osteopathic profession and serves to standardize terminology. Order the Glossary.
Osteopathic Medical Education Community Exemplifies Service in Wake of Tornadoes
In the aftermath of the recent tornadoes that affected individuals at the founding college of osteopathic medicine, the osteopathic medical education community responded with compassion and assistance. Read more
New Data Available
A variety of new resources, including longitudinal data on graduates, applicants and enrollment, have been added to our Fast Facts section.
AACOM Supports GME Expansion Legislation
In May, AACOM endorsed the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2009 (RPSRA). Read more
Read AACOM's latest Federal Updates
Medical Education and Research Funding Opportunities Under the Economic Stimulus Act (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009)
A helpful resource focused on medical education and research funding opportunities. Read more
Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Releases Medical College Rankings
The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education magazine recently released its rankings of top colleges awarding degrees to Hispanics in 2008, and osteopathic medical colleges do well among medical schools. Read more
Academic Medicine Features Osteopathic Medical Education
The June 2009 issue of Academic Medicine features a special section on osteopathic medical education guest edited by Marc B. Hahn, DO, AACOM/AAMC Scholar-in-Residence. Read more
See AACOM’s Calendar of Events for Upcoming Conferences, Meetings and Other Events