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Resident Physicians Training Recognition Recognition of Military PGY1

Recognition of Military PGY1

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For DOs whose first residency year was in a military or federal program

You can gain AOA recognition for military and federal PGY1 training by applying online and having your program send a verification letter.

​If your first year of residency was in an ACGME military or federal residency program, you’ll need to obtain AOA training recognition if you intend to practice in Pennsylvania. You can apply for recognition any time after finishing your first year of residency (PGY1). Federal and military residency training is reviewed and recognized on an individual basis.

The three-step process is outlined below.


1. Submit an application for training recognition

The first step of applying for training recognition is submitting the online application for AOA recognition of federal/military PGY1 training.


2. Ask your federal/military program to submit an official verification letter

Your federal/military PGY1 residency training verification letter must be submitted by your residency program directly to the AOA. The letter must also:

  • Be written on institutional letterhead and include the date.
  • List your specialty, along with the exact start and end date of your PGY1 year.
  • List the length and date of each rotation you completed.
  • Include the title and signature of the program director.

The AOA only recognizes that training that has been successfully completed. Letters received and/or dated before the official Military PGY1 completion date will not be accepted.

Letters must come directly from your program via mail, email postdoc@osteopathic.org or fax 312-202-8375. Letters from applicants will not be accepted. View a template letter.


Additional questions? We are here to help! Contact us at postdoc@osteopathic.org

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