03.17.23
Record-breaking NRMP Match produces 7,132 new DO residents
Breaking records from all previous matches, the 2023 National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) matched 7,132 osteopathic medical students…
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Number of DOs and DO students has quadrupled in the past 3 decades, latest OMP Report reveals | 09.18.23
Osteopathic medicine continues to see sustained and significant growth, according to the OMP report.
12.13.21
Speed, innovation drive AOA board certification strategy
Many successful telehealth improvements and more convenient, online education options can be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies…
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As an AOA board-certified physician, Jennifer Caudle, DO, seeks to improve patient care through continuous learning and professional development. "AOA board certification reflects my commitment to the unique principles and practice of osteopathic medicine," she says.
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