American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

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DOs Urge Exploration Of Alternative State Funding Models For Physician Training

Press Release | American Osteopathic Association (AOA) | July 20, 2013

Recognizing the need to increase graduate medical education (GME) funding to support the creation of more residency training positions that are needed to fill projected physician workforce shortages, the [AOA] House of Delegates voted today to support the creation of alternative GME funding mechanisms at the state level. Read More »

Family Medicine Comes Out On Top In Osteopathic Match

Sheri Porter | American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) | February 26, 2014

More osteopathic physicians matched to family medicine than any other medical specialty in the recently completed American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Intern/Resident Registration Program, which matches graduating osteopathic physicians with residency programs nationwide. Read More »

Future Osteopathic Physicians Dedicated To Providing Primary Care As Family Medicine Remains Largest Matched Specialty

Press Release | American Osteopathic Association (AOA) | February 10, 2014

Between aging baby boomers requiring more medical attention for chronic conditions and millions of Americans gaining access to medical care under the Affordable Care Act, the country’s need for primary care physicians has never been greater. The osteopathic medical profession is doing its part to meet this need as the majority of osteopathic medical students and recent graduates matched into primary care residency programs [...]. Read More »