The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
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The current continuing medical education (CME) cycle began on January 1, 2007, and will end on December 31, 2009. Final statistics for the 2004-2006 CME cycle will not be available until May 31, 2008. The author provides an update on trends in osteopathic CME programs, details minor changes to the requirements for AOA-accredited Category 1 CME sponsors, and describes new online CME opportunities. In addition, the current article explains changes regarding the American Osteopathic Association's awarding and recording of CME credit hours for physicians who have specialty board certification.
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Several aspects of osteopathic graduate medical education have gained momentum in recent years. Although the number of 2006 osteopathic graduates dropped slightly compared with the previous year, 2007 graduates totaled 3103, surpassing 3000 for the first time in osteopathic history. A total of 1196 (41%) and 1267 (40%) graduates and previous graduates participated and matched in the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) "Match" program in 2006 and 2007, respectively. ⋯ Likewise, the number of filled osteopathic residency positions for the 2006-2007 academic year increased by 5%. In light of these increases, the authors compare AOA data with data from the American Council of Graduate Medical Education regarding osteopathic physicians in allopathic residencies. A brief summary of the restructured traditional osteopathic internships, which will go into effect July 1, 2008, is also provided.