What is merging between md and do programs in 2015?

[t3705]

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I am kind of looking for some mature answers. 🙂

The testing is going to merge?

What is happening?

 

[Pacna]

There have been a lot of ideas bouncing around about what is going to happen, and unless something has changed recently, I do not think a final decision has been made.

I think it's important to understand the context, so let me fill you in:
DO graduates have been able to apply to DO and MD residencies for many decades now, but MD graduates have never been able to apply to DO residencies. This creates an artificial advantage for graduating DO in terms of number of residency slots you can apply for, and as this is a zero sum game, less spots for MD graduates. Therefore, and I think understandably so, the ACGME (MD residency dudes and dudettes) has been trying to come to some agreement with the AOA and the AACOM (DO residency dudes and dudettes) to make it so the DO schools don't get to have their cake and eat it too at the expense of their MD counterparts.

In the end, this can only benefit the MDs or remain unchanged, and I think they have the most power here with the most residency spots by far as their leverage.

However, a simple google search reveals http://pressreleases.kcstar.com/release/messages/31319/ ...

I think someone else might be able to give you a more definitive answer if anything has indeed recently happened, but I think that's a fair summation of the process that's been going on so far.

 

[Fedxup]

The latest new can be found here. http://www.osteopathic.org/inside-aoa/Pages/ACGME-single-accreditation-system.aspx

At this point there is no merger.

 

[Pacna]

The latest new can be found here. http://www.osteopathic.org/inside-aoa/Pages/ACGME-single-accreditation-system.aspx

At this point there is no merger.

That's what I thought. Good find on that link.

 

[Status Sciaticus]

There have been a lot of ideas bouncing around about what is going to happen, and unless something has changed recently, I do not think a final decision has been made.

I think it's important to understand the context, so let me fill you in:
DO graduates have been able to apply to DO and MD residencies for many decades now, but MD graduates have never been able to apply to DO residencies. This creates an artificial advantage for graduating DO in terms of number of residency slots you can apply for, and as this is a zero sum game, less spots for MD graduates. Therefore, and I think understandably so, the ACGME (MD residency dudes and dudettes) has been trying to come to some agreement with the AOA and the AACOM (DO residency dudes and dudettes) to make it so the DO schools don't get to have their cake and eat it too at the expense of their MD counterparts.

In the end, this can only benefit the MDs or remain unchanged, and I think they have the most power here with the most residency spots by far as their leverage.

However, a simple google search reveals http://pressreleases.kcstar.com/release/messages/31319/ ...

I think someone else might be able to give you a more definitive answer if anything has indeed recently happened, but I think that's a fair summation of the process that's been going on so far.

I wonder how many MDs will actually apply to those DO positions once they open? (not trolling or flaming)

 

[gyngyn]

I wonder how many MDs will actually apply to those DO positions once they open? (not trolling or flaming)

The >100 ortho applicants each year who, though overqualified, didn't match ACGME.

 

[Status Sciaticus]

The >100 ortho applicants each year who, though overqualified, didn't match ACGME.

But would the DO residencies preferentially select DO residents since it is much harder for them to land MD spots? I've been told on numerous occasions they have a "we take care of our own" mindset.

 

[gyngyn]

But would the DO residencies preferentially select DO residents since it is much harder for them to land MD spots? I've been told on numerous occasions they have a "we take care of our own" mindset.

If they expect even-handed treatment, reciprocity would seem to be indicated.

 

[Fedxup]

Does anyone know if "OMT" is required during residency for all specialties?

 

[Awesome Sauceome]

I haven't heard of it. But I do know that that was one of the original talking points between the merger, was whether or not MDs would have to take some sort of course or something before joining a DO residency... But I think it fell to the wayside due to other larger issues

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[Fedxup]

I haven't heard of it. But I do know that that was one of the original talking points between the merger, was whether or not MDs would have to take some sort of course or something before joining a DO residency... But I think it fell to the wayside due to other larger issues

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OMM/OMT is what you are referring to.

 

[Pacna]

But would the DO residencies preferentially select DO residents since it is much harder for them to land MD spots? I've been told on numerous occasions they have a "we take care of our own" mindset.

That mindset is why it's harder for DO's to get into MD residencies, too, mind you.