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The purpose of this study was to evaluate formerly American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - accredited orthopaedic surgery programs to identify the prevalence of DO degrees among program directors and residents, and stratify the association of program geography, program director degree, and osteopathic recognition status on resident composition.

The Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA) is a three-level national standardized licensure examination designed for the practice of osteopathic medicine. The purpose of this study is to investigate the differences in student Level 1 self-reported stress levels, test preparation, and performance following the transition to pass/fail score reporting.

Many studies have suggested that participation in pre-clerkship volunteering opportunities is associated with higher confidence in clinical skills, improved perspectives on social barriers, and greater soft skills and empathy. he aim of this study was to explore the relationship between volunteer hours and third-year evaluations, with the hypothesis being that these previously studied, perceived benefits of volunteerism would translate to better evaluations.

The purpose of this study is to: (1) evaluate the predictive value of major performance measures from preadmission to the clerkship years on COMLEX-USA Level 2-CE, including the new COMLEX-USA Level 1 pass/fail only scoring and the less-studied COMSAE Phase 2 to establish a predictive model; and (2) identify optimal cutoff scores of strong predictors to advise students on their preparation of Level 2-CE.

Dermatology remains one of the most competitive medical specialties, with successful candidates often demonstrating outstanding academic performance, extensive research experience, and strong letters of recommendation. This study examines the differences in DO and MD match rates following the single graduate medical education accreditation system, focusing on the match performance of DO dermatology applicants.

In March 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic became a national concern, the world of medical education was greatly tested and institutions had to act quickly to account for current capacities and enact rapid changes to meet the needs of faculty, staff, and students. This paper provides an essential comparison of the technology landscape at the COMs from when the COVID-19 pandemic hit to now.

A summer research internship program was established in 2023 to improve research self-efficacy, facilitate research participation, and encourage lifelong research engagement in Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) students. The purpose of this study was to evaluate participant research experience and self-efficacy through pre- and postprogram surveys.

Existing studies have analyzed gender and race representation among otolaryngology - head and neck surgery (OHNS) applicants and residents in the United States. Further analysis by graduate medical degree type does not currently exist. The objective of this study was to identify and compare gender and racial disparities in osteopathic and allopathic OHNS applicants and residents.

This study investigates the role that virtual interactive modules play on osteopathic medical students and physician assistant students’ empathy and attitudes toward individuals with diabetes mellitus who are also affected by an array of social determinants of health.

This longitudinal study followed the research competency and scholarly product evolution of Scholar 12 — a free, interactive virtual platform designed for the osteopathic medical community — learners through consecutive academic years at a multi-campus COM, to demonstrate accessibility and application to all institutional remote learning needs during a pandemic and beyond.