Medical Economics January 27, 2026
Richard Payerchin Fact checked by: Keith A. Reynolds

A conversation with the leader of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.

What is the current state of osteopathic medical education in the United States? It’s a big question with a simple answer. The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine is the nation’s leading advocate for osteopathic medical education. President & CEO Robert A. Cain, DO, FACOI, FAODM, offers this explanation.

Medical Economics: How would you describe the current state of osteopathic medical education in the United States?

Robert A. Cain, DO, FACOI, FAODME: To take a big...

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