What Our Historic Choice May Mean for the Future of U.S. Health Care
President-Elect Barack Obama's historic election is expected to spell differences for all Americans in the provision and procurement of health care services. AACOM President Stephen C. Shannon, DO, MPH, reflects on potential changes to our health care system. Read more
National Academy Nominations Sought
Nominations are encouraged for AACOM’s new National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators (NAOME). Deadline: January 15, 2009. Read more
AACOM Announces Medical Education Research Mini-Grants
Proposals are sought for new medical education mini-grants to support pilot studies or to serve as the basis for seeking matching funds at individual institutions. Deadline for proposals: January 5, 2009. Read more
New Online Video!
Learn why nearly 1 in 5 U.S. medical students is training to be an osteopathic physician.
View our 8 minute video, "Explore the DO Difference!" Then visit
AACOMAS, the centralized application service for applying to osteopathic medical school.
AACOMAS verifies, processes and sends your application materials to those osteopathic medical schools you designate. Read more or Apply online.
Annual Meeting Update
Mark your calendar and make your hotel reservation for AACOM’s 2009 Annual Meeting, Preparing the Best Physician’s for Tomorrow’s World, to be held April 15-18 in Bethesda, Maryland.
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