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We are celebrating a record-Breaking Match for DOs! ✅ 92.6% Match Rate – Highest in the single match era ✅ 8,392 DO Seniors Participated – Up 4.5% from 2024 ✅ DOs filled 19.4% of all positions – The only U.S. group to see an increase. Learn more:

A new law capping student loans at $200K and ending Grad PLUS could make med school out of reach—just as the U.S. faces a projected shortage of 187K+ doctors by 2037. “These changes risk deterring qualified students,” says AACOM’s David Bergman. axios.com/2025/07/15/med…

Out of 7,859 DO grads, 4,100+ responded to AACOM’s Graduating Senior Survey: 🔹 25% are entering ACGME residencies with osteopathic recognition 🔹 54% plan to specialize in primary care (FM, IM, or Peds) Future DOs are stepping up to serve where they’re needed most.

Jaynie Welsh & Micah Stevens from @idahocom, spent part of their summer giving back as counselors at Camp Rainbow Gold’s Youth Oncology Camp. From return visits to first-time magic, these #medstudents brought joy and comfort to pediatric cancer patients. icom.edu/medical-studen…

10 years ago, Sabira Kaheerman came to the U.S. with a dream and only a few phrases of English. Today, she’s Dr. Kaheerman—a @KansasCityU COM grad preparing for her OBGYN residency in Queens. “I finally did it... I get to say: I’m a doctor.” kansascity.edu/blog/students/…

First-year @PCOMeducation med student Emma Sevick is turning personal tragedy into purpose. After losing her mother in early 2025, she honors her through leadership, service, and strength. 💙 Read her powerful story of resilience: pcom.edu/campuses/phila…

As part of its ongoing commitment to patient-centered care, the Office of Campus and Community Partnerships has expanded its Effective Patient Communication Training to clinical staff across the @PCOMeducation healthcare network. pcom.edu/campuses/phila…

After a year of debilitating ear pain with no clear diagnosis, this patient found unexpected relief through two chance encounters and the healing power of OMM. thedo.osteopathic.org/columns/how-om…

During clinical rotations, Ashley Smith and Regan Massey, OMS II at @vcomlouisiana, saw local mothers stretching baby formula due to food insecurity. They responded by launching a formula drive—providing critical nutrition to babies in Central LA.

A survey of osteopathic medical students found limited exposure to plastic surgery due to a lack of rotation opportunities, research & mentorships. The study suggests a centralized database of mentorship and research opportunities could help. journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext…

Join us Thursday, July 24 from 2–3 PM ET for a live session unpacking the higher ed provisions in the final budget reconciliation bill. Learn how collective advocacy shaped key outcomes—and what it means for osteopathic medical education. Don’t miss it!

DOs are making a difference across the country—especially in underserved areas. 👩‍⚕️🌟 With more than 25% of U.S. med students training at osteopathic schools, the future of healthcare is in compassionate, capable hands. nytimes.com/2025/07/13/wel…

Big congratulations to Launa Lynch (@idahocom ) and Keshab Raj Paudel (@BurrellCollege) on being named 2025 @iamse Medical Educator Fellowship recipients! Your dedication to advancing medical education inspires us all.

Congrats to Jada Lusk, OMS IV at @OSUMedicine, on being named a 2025–26 ElevateMeD scholar! Inspired by the compassionate care she received during three knee surgeries, she’s now on her way to paying it forward as a future physician. news.okstate.edu/articles/healt…

Osteopathic medicine is rooted in connection—so why has our educational continuum become fragmented? In his latest #CainsCorner, @TheDODifference explores what we’ve lost, why it matters, and how we rebuild—together. Read the full piece:

Medical students share how they stay connected to their purpose in medicine during a time when they have little direct patient contact. thedo.osteopathic.org/columns/rememb…

.@PCOMeducation recently hosted its annual Opportunities Academy, a weeklong enrichment program promoting different career paths in healthcare to high school students throughout the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region. pcom.edu/campuses/phila…

Take advantage of the remaining time to explore the insights and expert analyses from #EducatingLeaders25. Visit the conference platform to watch high-impact plenaries, forward-thinking breakout sessions and evidence-driven digital posters, available until July 31, 2025.

Many med students will feel the squeeze from President Trump’s new tax-and-spending bill, which caps federal student loans at $200K and eliminates support for living expenses—just as the U.S. faces a projected shortage of 187K+ doctors by 2037. axios.com/2025/07/15/med…

22 exceptional @vcomlouisiana students were inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society on June 4, 2025. Nominated by their peers and selected by faculty, these students were honored for exemplifying compassion, empathy and integrity in patient care. vcom.edu/news/2025/06/1…

Join us Thursday, July 24 from 2–3 PM ET for a live session unpacking the higher ed provisions in the final budget reconciliation bill. Learn how collective advocacy shaped key outcomes—and what it means for osteopathic medical education. Don’t miss it!