Bethesda, MD, March 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – (Bethesda, MD) – The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) today celebrates a record-breaking match in the largest class of DO students ever participating in the National have Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Match Week. According to the NRMP, the percentage of DO seniors increased by more than two percentage points last year, to 91.3 percent. In addition, the number of U.S. DO seniors attending was a record-high 7,303, an increase of 2.8 percent over 2021. Of those, 6,666 matched with first-year residency positions, a 5.4 percent increase from last year and also a new record high. .
“We are very proud of the DO graduation class of 2022 and the incredible determination and commitment they showed when faced with challenges that were unimaginable when they embarked on this journey four years ago,” said the AACOM President and CEO Robert Cain, DO, President. “I am also particularly pleased to see that osteopathic medicine continues to grow. We have DO applicants fill a larger chunk of the overall residency pie than ever before and with a different record number of graduates, we are seeing the match percentage numbers go up as well. a testament to our students and the quality of education found in our member colleges of osteopathic medicine.I welcome all our colleges and faculty for their ability, safety and education of students as top priorities to keep up with the ever-changing landscape and challenges during these pandemic years. “
This was the third match that has taken place since the transition to the only graduate medical education accreditation system was fully implemented. Along with the DO senior applicants, there were also graduates from the colleges of osteopathic medicine returning to the game after graduating in previous years. Applicants also found record success, as the percentage of US DO graduates with positions fitting last year rose from 44.3 to 53.6.
Final placement numbers, which include students who participated in the NRMP Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program and those who are placed after Match Week, will be available in the coming weeks.
About AACOM
The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) leads and advocates for the complete continuum of osteopathic medical education to improve public health. Founded in 1898 to support and assist the nation’s osteopathic medical schools, AACOM represents all 38 colleges of osteopathic medicine – educating nearly 34,000 future physicians, 25 percent of all U.S. medical students – in 58 teaching locations in 33 U.S. states, as well as osteopathic degree. medical education professionals and trainees in US medical centers, hospitals, clinics and healthcare systems.
Joseph Shapiro American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine 240-938-0746 jshapiro@aacom.org
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