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2026 Osteopathic Medicine Research Report

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.

 

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Osteopathic Medical Schools Top U.S. News Rankings

Osteopathic medical schools continue to lead the nation in training physicians for primary care and high-need communities, according to new U.S. News & World Report rankings released today and highlighted by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM). This year, colleges of osteopathic medicine (COMs) accounted for:

  • Nine of the top 10 medical schools with the most graduates practicing in primary care
  • Six of the top 10 for graduates practicing in rural areas
  • Five of the top 10 for graduates practicing in Medically Underserved Areas

 

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The Relationship Between Required Physician Letters of Recommendation and Decreasing Diversity in Osteopathic Medical School Admissions

Some racial and ethnic groups are underrepresented in the medical field because they face unique barriers to admission to medical school. One admission requirement that can present a barrier for applicants is the physician letter of recommendation (PLOR). Undergraduate students report confusion with the application process and lack of mentorship to be two of their biggest challenges to becoming a doctor. It is especially challenging to those who already have limited access to practicing physicians. Therefore, we hypothesized that in the presence of a PLOR requirement, the diversity of students who apply and matriculate into medical school will be decreased.

 

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Representation Matters: OSU Medical Students Recognized for Their Desire to Care for Underserved Populations

Diego Dominguez’ trail to becoming an Oklahoma State University Scholar in Urban Medicine and a third-year medical student started years ago when he was just 12 years old on his first visit to a doctor after moving from El Salvador to his new home in the United States. That visit did not go well.

“I couldn’t explain my symptoms in a different language and unlike the other patients at the clinic I didn’t have anyone to translate for me,” Dominguez recalls.

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