The DO

Eliminating training barriers for DO students & residents

By The DO Staff

03.31.24

The AOA continually works on behalf of the nation’s 38,000+ osteopathic medical students to eliminate challenges that adversely impact access to training opportunities. With the understanding that medical student parity is a top-of-mind concern for future DOs, the AOA joined with the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) to hold a Student Parity Summit, which gathered leaders from national organizations overseeing medical education and training to develop an action plan focused on ensuring full recognition of osteopathic medical education and credentials. Learn more.