Emergency Medicine Responds to ACGME’s Proposed Common Program Requirements ACOEP has joined a coalition of emergency medicine organizations, led by the Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine (CORD), in submitting comments on the ACGME’s proposed revisions to the Common Program Requirements (Residency). The coalition supports ACGME’s goal of [...]

ACOEP Joins Joint Letter to ACGME on Residency Program Requirement Updates ACOEP has signed onto a joint statement with emergency medicine organizations nationwide, requesting greater clarity from the ACGME on the review timeline and process for proposed program requirement changes, citing the importance of timely information for residency planning [...]

2026 EM Match The Emergency Medicine community is proud to welcome 3,058 newly matched interns into our specialty. This is the largest cohort ever to match into Emergency Medicine. Even with an increased number of training programs, Emergency Medicine achieved a 96% fill rate, reflecting continued strength and sustained [...]

Update on ACOEP Joining All EM Letter  to ACGME Updated March 3, 2026 As part of the continued dialogue surrounding the proposed ACGME Emergency Medicine Program Requirements, ACOEP has joined fellow national EM organizations in submitting a formal letter to ACGME. This collaborative communication reinforces our shared commitment to [...]

Dec. 3, 2025 CHICAGO—The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) has filed a lawsuit challenging a restrictive American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) policy that unfairly limits opportunities for both internal medicine physicians and residency and fellowship training programs. At issue is an ABIM rule that blocks qualified residents and fellows [...]

On October 31, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the CY26 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule which includes updates to physician payment policies, the Quality Payment Program (QPP), and Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). AOA has developed an in-depth resource outlining key changes physicians across specialties need to [...]

Emergency departments across the U.S. are facing an unprecedented “perfect storm” of rising patient volumes and acuity, shrinking payments, and growing workforce burnout. In the latest episode of the RAND “Policy Minded” podcast, ER physician–policy-researcher Mahshid Abir joins to explore why our emergency rooms are under siege—and what must [...]

The DO recently published “Physicians Under Threat: Understanding Workplace Violence in the Emergency Department,” an in-depth look at the growing risks physicians face in emergency settings. ACOEP leaders Dr. Jennifer Axelband, DO (Immediate Past President) and Dr. John Dery, DO (President-Elect) were both contributors to this important piece, offering their expertise and helping to bring national [...]

Nashville, TN Music City Center — The American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians (ACOEP) proudly convened its 2025 Scientific Assembly, marking an exceptional year of education, innovation, and recognition within the field of osteopathic emergency medicine. This year’s Assembly also celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the College, honoring five [...]

The American Osteopathic Information Association (AOiA) is excited to announce the beta launch of the Emerging DO Platform a new online space designed for osteopathic physicians and students to connect, collaborate, and grow together. From residency insights and mentorship opportunities to a supportive, career-long network, Emerging DO empowers every DO at every stage [...]