09.18.23
Number of DOs and DO students has quadrupled in the past 3 decades, latest OMP Report reveals
Osteopathic medicine continues to see sustained and significant growth, according to the latest Osteopathic Medical Profession (OMP) report. In…
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DO placements in 2024 NRMP Match reach all-time high | 05.10.24
The American Osteopathic Association is pleased to announce that a record high number of 7,705 osteopathic medical students…
03.17.23
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…
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As an AOA board-certified physician, Jennifer Caudle, DO, seeks to improve patient care through continuous learning and professional development. "AOA board certification reflects my commitment to the unique principles and practice of osteopathic medicine," she says.
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