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Informational webinars coming in 2025
AOBNMM and SOMA to collaborate on new webinar series for 2025
An upcoming webinar series hosted by the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (AOBNMM) and the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) will provide a better understanding of a career path in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (NMM/OMM) and bust some of the most common practice and specialty myths along the way. Please contact the AOBNMM team should you … Continued
AOBS and ABS announce collaboration on Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Focused Practice Designation Examination
This statement was jointly released by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery and the American Board of Surgery on Nov. 15, 2024. Nov. 15, 2024—The American Osteopathic Board of Surgery (AOBS), the national certifying body for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) general surgeons and related specialists and the American Board of Surgery (ABS), the national … Continued
DO placements in 2024 NRMP Match reach all-time high
The American Osteopathic Association is pleased to announce that a record high number of 7,705 osteopathic medical students and past DO graduates matched into year 1 (PGY-1) residency positions through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). This number reflects a 92.3% match rate for the 8,033 DO seniors who participated, a 0.7% increase from last … Continued
Number of DOs and DO students has quadrupled in the past 3 decades, latest OMP Report reveals
Record-breaking NRMP Match produces 7,132 new DO residents
Breaking records from all previous matches, the 2023 National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) matched 7,132 osteopathic medical students and past DO graduates into postgraduate year 1 (PGY1) residency positions. Reaching another all-time high, 91.6% of the 7,436 participating DO students matched into residency programs in 37 specialties. Overall, the number of osteopathic fourth-year students who … Continued
Speed, innovation drive AOA board certification strategy
Many successful telehealth improvements and more convenient, online education options can be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies and associations were forced to adjust, and as AOA President Joseph Giaimo, DO, said in his inauguration speech this summer, the AOA became nimble and creative this past year when it comes to delivering member benefits. When … Continued
The doctor will hear you now
Key foundations of the osteopathic profession—compassion, empathy and a desire to listen—are also cornerstone messages for the AOA’s newly launched osteopathic brand campaign, which is designed to increase understanding and awareness of DOs and their unique approach to care. Featuring television commercials, digital and print advertising, and social media engagement, the campaign also reinforces DO Pride … Continued
Osteopathic Pride campaign celebrates being #DOProud
In case a few osteopathic physicians and students need a reminder of the critical role they play in providing distinctive whole-person care to millions of patients across the nation each day, it’s headed their way in the form of the AOA’s new Osteopathic Pride campaign. Throughout the coming months, a host of messages including videos, social … Continued