The New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine has formed partnerships with the University of Guam, Guam Memorial Hospital and Guam Regional Medical Center to offer medical students training opportunities. The collaboration aims to address physician shortages in medically underserved areas. "NYITCOM has a long history of working with medically-underserved communities to help address issues regarding access to healthcare and health education," said Shane Speights, DO, dean of NYITCOM's Arkansas campus.

Students from the Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine hosted a skin cancer screening clinic in Billings, attracting more than 100 participants. The event, organized by the Dermatology Club, aimed to improve early detection.

The New Era Cap Foundation has donated $250,000 to D'Youville University for its College of Osteopathic Medicine. The funds will help address regional physician shortages and train physicians to work in underserved urban and rural communities. The inaugural class is set to begin in August.

The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is one of four groups that have submitted bids to partner with Delaware to bring a four-year college of medicine to the state.

Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine medical students and alumni have been recognized for research excellence, including at the Society for Redox Biology and Medicine's annual conference.

A study in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Researchfound that a new technology is more effective than standard bone density tests at detecting fracture risk in older women. The technology measures bone strength by testing how well bones resist bending. "Our current standard test misses far too many people who are at risk," said lead investigator Brian Clark, PhD, of the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Robert A. Cain, DO, President and CEO of AACOM, delivers a message about why graduate level osteopathic training, including Osteopathic Recognition, matters to him -- and its importance to students beyond the completion of their doctor of osteopathic medicine degree. Read more.

AACOM applauds the appointment of Brian A. Kessler, DO, DHA, MS, to the U.S. Department of Education's negotiated rulemaking committee on Accreditation, Innovation and Modernization (AIM). Nominated by AACOM, Dr. Kessler will serve as an alternate negotiator representing programmatic accrediting agencies. The committee will convene for its first session from April 13-17, 2026, followed by a second session May 18-22, 2026. Read more.

This virtual institute is ideal for those new to interprofessional education (IPE) and offers interactive sessions for experienced faculty and partners. Participants will gain practical strategies for designing and sustaining IPECP programs, connect with colleagues across disciplines and plan initiatives to strengthen their institutions. Registration is open now for you to join the institute on May 5, 7, 12 and 14, 2026.

You'll also read about ICOM's research conference and VCOM-Carolinas hosting a national leader, as well as WVSOM alumni earning national recognition. Read more.