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.

Contact and Support

Executive Director
Tiffany Moss, MBA
312.755.5490
Accreditation Administrator
Brandon Beard
312.755.5692
Data Systems Technical Support
312.755.7474

Recognition Committee Meeting Dates

1
Jun 2023
Agenda Closing Date
24-26
Aug 2023
Review Committee Meeting
1
Oct 2023
Agenda Closing Date
19-21
Jan 2024
Review Committee Meeting
8
Jan 2024
Agenda Closing Date
19-21
Apr 2024
Review Committee Meeting
3
Jun 2024
Agenda Closing Date
15-17
Aug 2024
Review Committee Meeting
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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

Recognition Committee Members

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
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, FACOFP
Katie L. Westerfield, DO, IBCLC, FAAFP
Erin Westfall, DO, FACOFP

Ex-Officios

Maura Biszewski