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Attention aspiring doctors! The application cycle is now open. Ready to take the first step toward becoming an
#osteopathic
physician? Apply now to start your journey in
#medschool
#ChooseDO
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In a time when
#misinformation
is literally killing people, it’s very disappointing to see
@hasanminhaj
, successfully treated by a DO, still publicly degrade and misrepresent
#osteopathic
professionals for laughs by playing on harmful ongoing stereotypes.
#DOProud
#FallonTonight
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We are outraged women physicians & doctors of osteopathic medicine are still attacked in ignorant marketing campaigns. A company like
@wearfigs
should be ashamed for promoting these stereotypes. We demand the respect we’ve earned AND a public apology
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We are very disappointed by
@sunny
's recent misinformed comments about Osteopathic Physicians on
@TheView
. DOs deserve better. It's time for a correction and a more informed dialogue. Let's ensure a fair representation of all medical professionals.
Recently,
@TheView
made comments about Osteopathic Physicians. So there’s no confusion, I explain what DO’s are in this video.
@AOAforDOs
@AACOMmunities
@NBOME
#osteopathicmedicine
#MedTwitter
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Just out: Read AACOM’s Response to Public Comments about a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO):
#osteopathic
#osteopathicmedicine
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150 years of innovation, compassion, and holistic care! Join us in celebrating the incredible journey of
#osteopathicmedicine
and its impact on millions of lives. Cheers to the next 150 years!
#ATStill150
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View the joint statement from AACOM,
@AOAforDOs
, COCA and
@NBOME
: Support of COMLEX-USA Level 2-PE and COCA’s Temporary Modification of Graduation Standards for the DO Class of 2021
@RealDoctorMike
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Our friend
@RealDoctorMike
has you covered...literally if you need new scrubs..
How's this? Do you need scrubs? Pick whichever company's scrubs you want (NOT figs), fill out this form and I'll send you them to you for free (NO strings attached or posts required).
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Join us welcoming Dr. Nicole Wadsworth, DO in her new role as Dean of
@NYITCOMDO
.
Congratulations!
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The abstract submission period for Educating Leaders 2021, AACOM’s Virtual Conference, is now open! Present with us & have your work recognized during the nation’s premier osteopathic medical education event. Learn more
#EducatingLeaders21
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Osteopathic doctors serve everywhere, from small towns to big cities to the White House.
We are happy to welcome to DC
@nyitcomdo
alumnus Dr. Kevin O’Connor
#DOProud
#ChooseDO
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Don't miss physician, educator, speaker and bestselling author,
@DamonTweedyMD
at
#EducatingLeaders21
!
Dr. Tweedy, will examine the implications for both doctors and patients that result from the lack in diversity in medicine in the US.
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25 percent of all medical students are future DOs.
Choices matter. Learn more about osteopathic medicine
#ChooseDO
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🎉Record-breaking news for DO students! The % of DO seniors matching rose to 91.6%, the highest ever during the single match era, with a record-high 7,436 US DO seniors participating! Congrats to the Class of 2023 and the entire
#osteopathic
community!
#Match2023
#ChooseDO
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Congrats to all aspiring
#osteopathic
physicians who matched today! We are proud of you and wish you the best on the next steps of your DO journey.
#MatchdayLive
#MatchDay
@AOAforDOs
@COSGP
@NationalSOMA
@AMSANational
@SNMA
@NationalSOMA
@SNMANatlPrez
@NAAHPInc
@LMSA_National
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We couldn't be more proud of the 6,907 new
#osteopathic
physicians that began their
#residency
training in July 2021. Congratulations!
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In the US, DOs and MDs must meet the same standards for practicing medicine. However, some Medicare GME programs still won't accept DOs or impose unnecessary requirements on them. Urge Congress to end discriminatory practices against DOs for federally funded GME.
#AACOMAdvocates
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The next President of the United States has an Osteopathic Physician.
𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽: 𝘚𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘦𝘺, 𝘋.𝘖.
𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵 𝗕𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻: 𝘒𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘯 𝘖'𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘳 𝘋.𝘖.
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It's
#WomenInMedicineMonth
and we are taking a look back at the history-making women in the
#osteopathic
community, from the first class in 1892 to the women that keep leaving their mark today.
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We are honored to congratulate our member schools for their inclusion in the U.S. News & World Report rankings for best medical schools in primary care and research.
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Congratulations to AACOM President & CEO Stephen C. Shannon, DO, MPH, on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the
#AOGME
Chair’s Reception tonight. Thank you for your outstanding service and contributions on behalf of the
#osteopathic
#meded
community!
#EducatingLeaders19
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When
@DrNicoletFinger
first decided to become a physician, she didn’t know what osteopathic medicine was.
So what brought her to
#ChooseDo
? Learn everything about her DO journey in our blog!
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Kevin O'Connor, DO, the
@WhiteHouse
doctor, in the company of Brookshield Laurent, DO,
@drharrislakers
,
@DTylerKingDO
,
@owaisdurrani
, Fred Brennan, DO and
@JulieSeesDO
offer their congratulations to the Class of 2021!
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Congratulations to
@DavidParkDO
,
@AOFDOgood
Educator of the Year! Training America's next generation of doctors
#ChooseDO
@RockyVistaU
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February 3rd is
#NationalWomenPhysiciansDay
👩⚕️🩺
Today we celebrate, recognize and thank all the incredible female physicians who provide amazing, compassionate care to their patients, and inspire us with their contributions to the medical community.
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DOs and MDs follow parallel paths to residency. Yet 32% of residency program directors never or seldom interview DOs. Osteopathic
#medstudents
, urge Congress to pass the FAIR Act (H.R. 8850) to ensure ALL residency programs are open to DOs.
#AACOMAdvocates
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Don’t expect a patient to understand in 15 minutes what you spent 26,000 hours training to learn. -Dr. Steven Farrow at the
@WCUCOMDO
Rural Health Summit
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Today we are celebrating 125 years of excellence in
#osteopathic
medical education, collaboration, and advocacy. Thank you to all our members, partners, and stakeholders for your invaluable contributions to the advancement of
#MedEd
. Here's to a future filled with innovation,
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Happy
#MatchDay
to all aspiring
#osteopathic
physicians! We are proud of you and are excited to celebrate your achievements as you take the next steps in your journey of service to others. Remember to take pics and tag
@AACOMmunities
!
#MatchDay2018
#Match2018
@COSGP
@NationalSOMA
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Once again we are faced with an egregious misrepresentation of our
#osteopathic
physicians.
@ginakolata
and
@nytimes
DO BETTER!
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Join us in congratulating
@SpaceX
and
@NASA
on the historic launch of the
#crewdragon
spacecraft. Did you know that NASA's Chief Health & Medical Officer is a DO?
@DesMoinesUniv
@ATSU_news
#SpaceX
#premed
#MedStudentTwitter
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Barbara Ross-Lee, DO, the first African-American woman to become a medical school dean, shares her insights on how we all must contribute to the cure for racism in healthcare. Watch the full video
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Are you all ready for
#Match2021
next MONDAY?? We are sending you our best wishes and we hope you know we are here to support you on your journey to residency!
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32% of residency program directors never or seldom interview DOs. Of those who do, 56% require the USMLE for DO applicants.
#AACOMAdvocates
, urge Congress to pass the FAIR Act (H.R. 8850) to ensure GME programs equitably assess and accept DO candidates.
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Important words from
@DamonTweedyMD
. The more we have the openness to understand and learn from others, to not make rushed judgements, the more we can move forward.
#EducatingLeaders21
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Are you wondering what that “D.O.” means on your physician’s white coat? In this op-ed
@TheDODifference
discusses misunderstandings about doctors of
#osteopathic
medicine, how they are trained, and why they are important.
#ChooseDO
#DOProud
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Congrats to
@OSUCHS
& the
@CherokeeNation
, which today announced the establishment of the nation’s first college of medicine to be located @ a tribal health facility in Tahlequah, OK! It is set to open in 2020. Learn more:
@chiefbillbaker
@Anadisgoi
#AACOM
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🎉 Today we are celebrating 125 years of AACOM with Dr. Robert Cain! 🎉
@TheDODifference
has been an inspiring leader in
#OsteopathicMedicine
. His journey and dedication are shaping the future of
#MedEd
. Thank you, Dr. Cain, for sharing your story and contributing to the
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#HappyFriday
to these amazing followers! See many of you at
#EducatingLeaders18
next week!
@ed2med
@JonDOmore
@WadsUpDoc
@AOAforDOs
@tcymet
@OUHCOM
@DoctorSammyU
@mrspeicher
@RDychesOMSIII
@calebhentges
@NYITCOMDO
@PCOMeducation
@JaneDumsha
@LisaLamica
@COSGP
@andyglittle
@acgme
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Interested in attending medical school? Learn more about the 38 colleges of osteopathic medicine in the US. With 59 teaching locations in 34 states, there is a college of osteopathic medicine for you!
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.
@ChuckHoskin_Jr
shares the profound impact of
@OSUMedicine
's groundbreaking move—establishing the 1st
#medschool
in Indian country. Discover how this initiative has transformed healthcare for the Cherokee Nation, enhancing access, quality, and patient satisfaction.
#AACOM125
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Congrats to
@champlippmann
and all those elected today to AOA Board of Trustees!
#proudDO
#AOAHOD
http://t.co/sVWrEncb66
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Are you a 3rd or 4th-year
#medstudent
? Register now for the free AACOM/AOGME Virtual Residency Fair on October 9! Speak with Residency Program Reps & find the program that's right for you. Learn more and register today!
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Thank you, Dr. Warm, for enhancing our understanding of
#BigData
, and its relationship to
#resident
assessment, during today's Plenary. We look forward to continuing conversations with you!
@CincyIM
#osteopathic
#meded
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Join all of us at AACOM & our SPECIAL GUEST in congratulating the
#ClassOf2020
from the Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine nationwide! They are now doctors of osteopathic (DO) medicine. You did it!
#ChooseDO
@NationalSOMA
@johnkrasinski
@AMSANational
@SNMA
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Friday's white coat ceremony in Tahlequah was a historic moment for
@OSUMedicine
as it officially launched Cherokee Nation’s medical school which is the first tribally affiliated medical school in the country.
#ChooseDO
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It's
#WomenInMedicineMonth
! To celebrate
@JulieSeesDO
shared her perspective as a
#WomanInMedicine
and what it means for her to be distinctively DO P.R.O.U.D.
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Congratulations to
@DrShannonAACOM
on receiving the
@AOAforDOs
Presidential Citation at
#AOAHOD
today. TY for your strong leadership in OME!
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DOs deserve federal policies that put an end to the discriminatory practices against
#osteopathic
doctors for federally funded GME. Urge Congress to pass legislation that prohibits residency programs from limiting access to DOs.
#AACOMAdvocates
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On November 30th, we celebrate YOU! 🎉
Join us for the first ever National Accepted Students Day, you have earned it!
Learn more:
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We are happy to introduce our 2022 Health Policy Interns! Say hello to
@1LECOM
's
@smalltownOMS
and
@vcomvirginia
's Alana Castro-Gilliard!
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#AACOM
applauds
@OUHCOM
in deploying
#medstudents
to contain
#COVID19
& support health professionals, an action upheld by AACOM’s Students Assist America. We urge all osteopathic med schools to adopt a similar model to strengthen the health care workforce.
We're sending in reinforcements in Ohio’s battle w/
#coronavirus
through the
#COVID19
public health rotation. Starting April 13, ~250 of our students -- our entire third-year class -- will deploy to local health agencies. Learn more:
#InThisTogetherOhio
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On this
#NationalDoctorsDay
we are thankful to be a part of an outstanding community of
#osteopathic
doctors who everyday fight to heal our bodies, minds and spirits from the trauma of the past two years. We cannot thank you enough for your commitment to serving your communities.
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As you are going through SOAP, remember that your Deans, advisors, & AACOM are here to help you get through this! We are rooting for all of you.
#Match2022
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Congrats to all those who match this week! To everyone awaiting the news: You have a community of support that believes in you as you work toward a future of serving others through
#osteopathic
medicine!
#MotivationMonday
#MatchDay2018
#MatchDay
@COSGP
@NationalSOMA
@AOAforDOs
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Are you a 3rd or 4th year
#medstudent
? Register now for the AACOM/AOGME Virtual Residency Fair on Aug 14! Learn more about residency & fellowship education programs. Over 100 programs will be there! Did we mention it is free? Learn more and register today!
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25 percent of all medical students are future DOs. Choices matter. Learn more about osteopathic medicine.
#ChooseDO
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Dr. Lorenzo Pence, SVP of Osteopathic Accreditation for
@acgme
, welcomed attendees to
#ACGME2020
. The leadership of
#AOGME
is excited to co-present the "ACGME/AOGME Pre-Conference for Osteopathic Programs and Institutions" workshop (Indigo Ballroom, GH) until 4:30 p.m. PST today.
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Are you wondering what that “D.O.” means on your physician’s white coat?
@TheDODifference
discusses misunderstandings about doctors of
#osteopathic
medicine, how they are trained, and why they are important.
#ChooseDO
#DOProud
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⚠️ REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
We look forward to seeing all of you at the premier event for the
#osteopathic
medical education community,
#EducatingLeaders21
, April 20-22.
Click here to register:
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Congrats to all aspiring
#osteopathic
physicians nationwide on
#MatchDay
! Your hard work makes us proud.
@COSGP
@NationalSOMA
#MatchDay2017
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Exciting news! Nicole Wadsworth, DO, will be the chair of
#EducatingLeaders23
. Join us as we celebrate our 125th Anniversary w/ special events throughout the conference highlighting the tremendous growth of osteopathic medicine.
@NYITCOMDO
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AACOM proudly acknowledges a record-breaking residency match with the largest class of osteopathic medical students participating in
@TheNRMP
's
#MatchWeek
. A historic 92.3% of DO seniors secured positions—the highest ever in the single match era.
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AACOM joins the American Association of Osteopathic Examiners,
@AOAforDOs
and
@NBOME
in urging further discussion and understanding about distinctive licensure assessment of DO and MD students. Read the joint statement:
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Today is
#ThankAResidentDay
! Let's take a moment to appreciate the hard work and dedication of all residents in the medical field. Thank you for all that you do to improve patient care and make a difference in our communities.
#AOGME
#MedicalResidents
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Dr. Justin Turner, Chief Medical Officer of
@msdh
, walks the walk in making a difference for patients through the “Walk with a Doc” program, because change can’t wait in Mississippi. “If you cannot connect, you cannot correct.”
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We are honored to congratulate our member schools for their inclusion in the U.S. News & World Report rankings for best medical schools in primary care and research.
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@AACOMmunities
,
@AOAforDOs
with support from the COCA, and
@NBOME
, have been working together on numerous challenges presented by the
#COVID19
crisis.
Today our organizations stand together in support of NBOME’s decision to suspend COMLEX-USA Level 2-PE indefinitely.
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What kind of doctor do you want to be?
DOs are trained to look at the whole person, which means they see each person as more than just a collection of organ systems and body parts that may become injured or diseased. Learn more about the
#osteopathic
philosophy principles:
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In the US, DOs and MDs must meet the same standards for practicing medicine. However, some Medicare GME programs still won't accept DOs or impose unnecessary requirements on them. Urge Congress to end discriminatory practices against DOs for federally funded GME.
#AACOMAdvocates
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Congrats to
@AOAforDOs
President Elect Boyd R. Buser, DO!
#AOAHOD
#osteopathic
http://t.co/RooBBZ8zy1
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On
#InternationalWomensDay
, we celebrate the trailblazing women in osteopathic medicine who've made history and continue to shape the future of healthcare. Your dedication, resilience, and innovation inspire us all. Here's to the women leading the way in healing and compassion!
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#EducatingLeaders19
update: Meet medical educator Robert A. Cain, DO, FACOI, FAODME, who will be the next
#AACOM
President and CEO this coming summer. Congrats and we are honored to welcome you!
#meded
#osteopathic
@OUHCOM
@OUHCOMSAF
@OUHCOMSocMed
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Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine in Las Cruces, N.M., has graduated 564 physicians since 2020 with an eye toward improving rural health care.
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Barbara Ross- Lee, DO spent her 40+ year career dedicated to reducing healthcare disparities and improving access to care. To honor her invaluable work,
@acgme
is renaming its Diversity and Inclusion Award as the Barbara Ross-Lee, DO Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award.
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#EducatingLeaders17
: We're proud to announce that Barbara Ross-Lee, DO, is recipient of the Robert A. Kistner Award!
#medicaleducation
@nyit
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🌈 Happy Pride Month! Join us on June 17 for an exclusive webinar with
@DrRonHolt
, where you'll learn how to create a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ patients.
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Thank you,
@whitefaines
, for giving an inspiring and insightful talk at
#AOAHOD
this morning, and for your outstanding leadership in the
#osteopathic
community.
#medicine
#cosgp
@AOAforDOs
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Can charisma be learned? How can we improve our engagement and communication with others in a long distance world? We are having a fascinating session with
@vvanedwards
at
#EducatingLeaders21
!
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Interested in attending medical school? Learn more about the 37 colleges of osteopathic medicine in the US. With 58 teaching locations in 33 states, there is a college of osteopathic medicine for you!
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AACOM's
@COSGP
is proud to congratulate the winner of the 2018 National Student DO of the Year (SDOY), Ashley E. Sam, fourth-year
#osteopathic
#medstudent
at
@RowanUniversity
School of Osteopathic Medicine (RowanSOM)!
@cosgp_mhatf
@RowanSOMAdm
@AOAforDOs
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RT if you’re excited to join us for
#EducatingLeaders18
this week!
#osteopathic
#meded
@NBOME
@COSGP
@cosgp_mhatf
@docare
@iamse
@JohnGimp
@DrKenDO
@DrShannonAACOM
@AOAforDOs
@TheJAOA
@acgme
@mrspeicher
@tcymet
@calebhentges
@champlippmann
@RDychesOMSIII
@c_skok
@FarrahRink
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It’s a packed house for
#AOFHonors
! So much to celebrate with so many incredible
#osteopathic
leaders who embody the essence of service and leadership in action.
#AOFHonors19
#meded
@COSGP
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DO seniors keep breaking records year after year! Congratulations to everyone who matched during this
#Match2022
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Tomorrow, October 23, 2020 is 𝗗𝗢 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆.
Retweet if you're:
Proud to be DO
Proud to be related to a DO
Proud to work with DOs
Proud to be treated by DOs
via
@AOAforDOs
@AACOMmunities
@NationalSOMA
@COSGP
@AOFDOgood
@NBOME
#DOProud
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Osteopathic Recognition (OR) opens doors to expanding the influence and reach of osteopathic medicine and enhancing patient care. Find a program today!
#ORMatters
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We are happy to see the
@AAIMOnline
supporting COMLEX-USA equivalency in residency applications for DOs.
#ChooseDo
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Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee, the first African American woman to serve as dean of a U.S.
#medschool
, gave a keynote address at
@vcomvirginia
's
#BlackHistoryMonth
celebration. She spoke about her experiences and the importance of representation.
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As we celebrate
#WomenInMedicineMonth
we spoke to
@karenjnichols
about what inspired her to start her career and her tips for other women pursuing leadership roles and careers in medicine.
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We were honored to present Michael Clearfield, DO with the AACOM Board Chair Special Recognition Award. This award acknowledges his incalculable impact on
#osteopathic
medicine. Congratulations!
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TY for your engagement this week! Your voices make a big difference in
#osteopathic
#meded
& beyond.
@ATCudmore
@owaisdurrani
@COSGP
@NBOME
@JohnGimp
@calebhentges
@NYITCOMDO
@AOAforDOs
@MCBaker67
@JaneDumsha
@DoctorSammyU
@JamsaScome
@ed2med
@FarrahRink
@mrspeicher
Happy Friday!
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Thank you to
@acgme
for welcoming us to the Single GME Reception last night as we meet in Chicago for
#AOAHOD
. It was an honor for
@DrShannonAACOM
to celebrate the advancement of Osteopathic Recognition with
#ACGME
's Dr. Pence and
@tmossacgme
Moss, MBA.
#singleGME
#AOAHOD
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Matching into your dream residency is more than a career milestone, it's a culmination of years of sacrifice. This week is a reminder of the resilience and dedication it takes to make it to this point, and we're honored to be a part of your journey. Congratulations!
#Match2023
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