Colleges of osteopathic medicine (COMs) have a unique role in academic research and growing capacity to address the nation’s most pressing health challenges.
COM research expands the reach of the national research enterprise into communities and clinical settings that are often underrepresented in traditional academic medical centers, generating highly impactful insights for communities with the highest needs for care.
To understand the landscape, capacity and impact of COM-affiliated research, AACOM conducted a three-part study, titled Research at Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine: Inventory, Analysis and Future Directions, to:
- Inventory active research projects at COMs,
- Examine recent publications and dissemination patterns and
- Identify and analyze sources of extramural funding.
Together, these analyses offer a comprehensive picture of the state of COM research – and a roadmap for strengthening its future.