This was somewhat of a big topic in recent months in the osteopathic forums. Personally, I was following it very closely and was surprised not to see a single post regarding it here. To my understanding, what this merger would have done is the following:
1. AOA & AACOM placed under the umbrella of the ACGME
2. AOA & ACMGE would have a combined match - this would have a greater effect for DO's. ~55% of DO's enter ACGME rather than AOA residencies. If we choose to do this, we must surpass...
Poll for MD Students: Recent AOA/ACGME Failed Merger ---> Were you aware of it? Do you care?
1. AOA & AACOM placed under the umbrella of the ACGME
2. AOA & ACMGE would have a combined match - this would have a greater effect for DO's. ~55% of DO's enter ACGME rather than AOA residencies. If we choose to do this, we must surpass...
Poll for MD Students: Recent AOA/ACGME Failed Merger ---> Were you aware of it? Do you care?