American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Medicine · US Medical education
The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) is a non-profit organization that supports the nation's colleges of osteopathic medicine and serves as a unifying voice for osteopathic medical education. Governed by its Board of Deans and led by President Stephen C. Shannon, DO, MPH, the association fosters collaboration among its member institutions and is active in advocacy at the federal government level.
The organization often works in collaboration with other allied associations and promotes public awareness of osteopathic medical education and osteopathic medicine. It provides centralized services to its members, including data collection and analysis and operation of the online application service (AACOMAS) for prospective students[1][2] applying to osteopathic medical schools.
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[edit] Leadership
Stephen C. Shannon, DO, MPH, serves as the President and CEO of the association, directing and assisting AACOM in achieving its goals and objectives. One of his most recent missions is aligning enrollment with underrepresented demographics, specifically in rural and urban areas.[3]
Other staff leadership[4] includes Wendy Bresler, Vice President for Communications and Marketing, Nancy C. Cioffari, Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer, Tyler Cymet, DO, Associate Vice President for Medical Education, Linda R. Heun, PhD, Vice President for Medical Education, Thomas Levitan, MEd, Vice President for Research & Application Services, and Susan Eads Role, JD, MSLS, Vice President for Government Relations.
[edit] Publications
AACOM publishes the Osteopathic Medical College Information Book[5] annually and a free monthly newsletter, Inside OME,[6] on issues related to osteopathic medical education. In addition, the organization maintains an online bookstore with resources for potential applicants, faculy and staff members, medical students, and any other parties interested in osteopathic medical education.
[edit] References
- ^ AACOMAS Frequently Asked Questions
- ^ Application Deadlines
- ^ Croasdale M. Osteopathic physician organization hopes Harlem school will boost minority enrollments. American Medical News, April 23/30, 2007.
- ^ Leadership & Staff, AACOM
- ^ 2012 Osteopathic Medical College Information Book
- ^ Current issue, Inside OME
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