A Look at Who is Learning to Practice Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Since 2015, when the ACGME single accreditation system transition began, post-graduate positions in previously AOA-accredited programs grew 22% from 8,647 to 10,462 in 2020.
One part of the transition to the single GME accreditation system was the inclusion of a new programmatic designation—Osteopathic Recognition—for ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs that provide education in osteopathic principles and practice. Data from August 2020 shows 233 programs have received Osteopathic Recognition in 24 specialties and subspecialties.
During the transition—a joint effort between the AOA, AACOM and the ACGME—several DO leaders advocated for osteopathic trainees and the preservation of osteopathic distinctiveness from the start.
More MDs are expressing an interest in learning how to integrate osteopathic philosophy and osteopathic manipulative medicine into their practices. Several osteopathic medical schools offer continuing medical education (CME) courses that are open to MDs including UNECOM. You, who are in private practice may receive requests from MD learners- will you be able to accommodate the requests?
Will there still be a distinction in the exams if you are a DO applying to what was once an MD residency? Or do you know if there will be a unification in licensing exams as well?
Is this about developing a skill set or adopting a new philosophy?
Will Osteopathy retain its distinction?
This panel discussion which includes leaders involved in the change, faculty implementing it in their programs and the perspective of MD residents participating in OR programs will discuss these questions and more!
The Maine Osteopathic Association is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.The Maine Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
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