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Integrating osteopathic training into family practice residencies
K H Johnson1, J A Raczek, D Meyer
1Family Practice Residency Program, University of Wyoming, Cheyenne, USA. khjohnson@pol.net
Family Medicine
|May 23, 1998
Summary
Osteopathic students are increasingly seeking residency in Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) programs. This article explores the rationale, process, and considerations for ACGME programs pursuing American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accreditation.
Area of Science:
- Graduate Medical Education
- Osteopathic Medicine
- Medical Training
Background:
- Increasing number of osteopathic graduates since the mid-1980s.
- Decreasing number of osteopathic hospitals.
- Rising demand for osteopathic training in ACGME family practice residency programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the rationale for ACGME programs to seek AOA accreditation.
- To describe the AOA accreditation process for internship sites.
- To present a model osteopathic curriculum and discuss future trends.
Main Methods:
- Review of the rationale and process for AOA accreditation.
- Description of a model osteopathic curriculum.
- Analysis of potential difficulties and considerations for accreditation.
Main Results:
- At least 35 ACGME programs have completed AOA accreditation.
- Provides a framework for understanding the integration of osteopathic principles into ACGME residencies.
Conclusions:
- ACGME programs are increasingly pursuing AOA accreditation to accommodate osteopathic students.
- The article serves as a guide for programs considering accreditation, addressing curriculum and potential challenges.