New AACOM report: Rising diversity among osteopathic medical school graduates | WVSOM president: Osteopathic education prepares physicians for full range of careers | Noorda-COM medical students serve community
The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine's latest data report reveals a 3.9 percent increase in the size of the 2022 osteopathic medical school graduating class, with a total of 7,702 graduates. Encouragingly, the report highlights a positive trend in increased racial and gender diversity within the graduating class. Read more.
Graduates of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine practice in 51 of the state's 55 counties. "Our students learn an appreciation for rural practice, and they get to see how it's done," said WVSOM President James Nemitz. "Our job is to prepare our students to be the best physician -- the best osteopathic physician -- that they can be, and be able to go into whatever specialty they choose."
Medical students from the Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine will conduct in-depth annual health screenings for elementary school students in Provo, Utah. The screenings help fulfill Noorda's commitment to community service and also allow students to be role models, said Schyler Richards, vice president at Noorda-COM.
Leslie Ching, DO, a clinical associate professor at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, will serve as editor-in-chief of the American Academy of Osteopathy Journal. Dr. Ching said she wants to include articles on the perspectives of physicians, resident and students as well as the history and future of osteopathic medicine.
The new EU.1.1 COVID-19 variant, related to the XBB.1.5 variant, makes up 1.7% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., with Utah leading the nation with 97 EU.1.1 cases sampled. The variant is more transmissible than XBB.1.5 but doesn't stand out among other lineages now in circulation, said Rajendram Rajnarayanan, PhD, of the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State.
Two Phase 3 trials indicate that a combination of microencapsulated benzoyl peroxide and microencapsulated tretinoin significantly improves moderate to severe acne vulgaris. "Together, these medications address multiple factors of acne pathogenesis without microbial resistance," wrote James Del Rosso, DO, an adjunct clinical professor of dermatology at Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine, and colleagues.
The US Supreme Court has held that the Education Department lacks congressional authority to implement President Joe Biden's plan to forgive $400 billion in student-loan debt. Julia Schumacher, who recently graduated with a Master of Science from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, expected help with student loans whose payments will be due soon. "I wasn't really sure how to react. It was immediate frustration," Schumacher said.
Dr. Dan Skinner, an associate professor of health policy at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, spent a year as a visiting professor at Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary. During his tenure, he delivered lectures on American health care and osteopathic medicine, taught a course on Comparative Health Systems and explored Health Tourism Management Specialization at Semmelweis. Read more about his visiting professorship and how he's made an impact on the lives of international medical students.
On July 13, 2023, the AACOM Council on Residency Placement and AACOM UME-GME Task Force Data Collection Action Group will conduct a student-focused webinar, equipping medical students with valuable insights and tips on utilizing data to make informed decisions during the residency selection and match process. Learn more and register for this free webinar.
Pride month is celebrated with parades, drag shows and a colorful display of LGBTQIA+ pride, honoring the historical contributions of leaders in the movement. Despite progress, the community still faces hostility, especially towards transgender youth and Black transgender women. At Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, the new chief admissions officer, Adrianne Jones, brings 25 years of experience in admissions and counseling, and as an out lesbian herself, she values queer inclusivity in academia. Read more about Ms. Jones and her fight to see equality for the LGBTQIA+ community.
