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Osteopathic Graduate Medical Education, 2010

Elizabeth Freeman, MS, EdS; Thomas Duffy, MPH; and Terri A. Lischka, BS
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Received: January 19, 2010

Accepted: March 9, 2010

Published: March 1, 2010

J Osteopath Med; 110(3): 150-159
Abstract

Osteopathic graduate medical education (OGME) continues to evolve. With the restructuring of the traditional osteopathic internship, which became effective July 1, 2008, for most specialties, the number of trainees in osteopathic residency programs has substantially grown. The authors detail the effects of the restructuring on OGME and provide an update on the current availability of OGME training opportunities. The present article does not, however, report data from the American Osteopathic Association Intern/Resident Registration Program (ie, the AOA “Match”).

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