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The impact of a summer research internship program on research engagement of osteopathic medical students

By JOM Staff

02.17.26

Research plays a critical role in the medical field, driving progress and shaping clinical guidelines. It has become particularly significant in the residency application process due to the advent of “pass or fail” scoring for Step 1. Unfortunately, there is a marked discrepancy between the quantity of research conducted by osteopathic and allopathic students, disadvantaging many osteopathic residency applicants.