Osteopathic Recognition

Osteopathic Recognition is a designation conferred by the ACGME’s Osteopathic Recognition Committee upon ACGME-accredited programs that demonstrate, through a formal application process, the commitment to teaching and assessing Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) at the graduate medical education level.

To learn more about osteopathic medicine, view a series of videos presented by former ACGME Board Chair and osteopathic physician Dr. Karen Nichols, available in the ACGME’s online learning portal, Learn at ACGME.

The documents and resources housed within this section are provided by the Osteopathic Recognition Committee and its staff at the ACGME.

Requirements and FAQs
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Application for Recognition

New applications for Osteopathic Recognition must use the online application process within the Accreditation Data System (ADS). For further information, review the "Osteopathic Recognition Application Instructions."

Milestones, Documents, and Presentations
ACGME Recognition Committee Members
ACGME Recognition Committee Members July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023.
Eileen Hug, DO, FAAP, FACOP
Chair
Sarah James, DO, FACOFP
Vice Chair
Christie Richardson, DO
Resident Member
Ken R. Coelho, DHSc, MSc, FRSPH
Public Member
James J. Arnold, DO, FACOFP, FAAFP LT COL, USAF, MC
Joanne Baker, DO, FACOI, FACP, FAODME, FHM
John Casey, DO, MA, FACOEP, FACEP
Lindsey Faucette, DO, FAAP
J. Michael Finley, DO
Dominique Fons, MD, MEd, FAAFP
Laura E. Griffin, DO, FAAO
Jodie Hermann, DO, MBA, FACOI, FACP
Jacklyn D. Kiefer, DO, FAMSSM
Albert J. Kozar, DO, FAOASM, R-MSK
Kathleen Sweeney, DO, FAAFP
Katie L. Westerfield, DO, IBCLC, FAAFP
Erin Westfall, DO, FACOFP
Ex-Officios
Maura Biszewski
Contact Us
Executive Director, Osteopathic Accreditation
Tiffany Moss, MBA
312.755.5490
Accreditation Administrator, Osteopathic Accreditation
Brandon Beard
312.755.5692
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Recognition Committee Agenda Closing and Meeting Dates
Oct
17
2022
Agenda Closing Date
Jan
20-22
2023
Meeting Date
Jan
16
2023
Agenda Closing Date
Apr
21-23
2023
Meeting Date
Jun
1
2023
Agenda Closing Date
Aug
24-26
2023
Meeting Date
Oct
1
2023
Agenda Closing Date
Jan
19-21
2024
Meeting Date
Jan
8
2024
Agenda Closing Date
Apr
19-21
2024
Meeting Date
Jun
3
2024
Agenda Closing Date
Aug
23-25
2024
Meeting Date