News in brief OMED26 registration now open The world’s largest gathering of osteopathic physicians, residents and medical students takes place Oct. 22-25 in Las Vegas. May 13, 2026WednesdayMay 2026 issue AOA Staff Contact AOA Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics omed26 Registration and housing for OMED26, taking place Oct. 22-25 in Las Vegas, are now open. OMED is the world’s largest gathering of osteopathic physicians, residents and medical students; physicians can earn up to 60 CME credits at the conference. Check out the OMED26 attendee resource guide to learn more about housing, CME and airfare discounts and see a daily schedule of events. Several bonuses are available to registrants: $300 discount for AOA members who register by July 31AOA members who register and reserve a hotel room by July 31 will receive a $300 discount on registration. Complimentary on-demand access after OMEDAttend in person and you’ll receive on-demand access to all conference programming, plus bonus sessions from seven additional specialties, from Oct. 25–Dec. 31. Additional early-bird incentiveThe first 500 AOA members who register and book housing by July 31 will receive an additional incentive. Register for OMED on the OMED website. More in Profession In Memoriam: May 2026 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians. The DO schools on U.S. News’ best medical schools list for 2026 The lists of the best medical schools for research and primary care each included 12 DO schools. Also, the lists of the medical schools producing the most graduates practicing in primary care, rural areas and underserved areas included many osteopathic medical schools. Previous articleThe DO schools on U.S. News’ best medical schools list for 2026 Next articleOne of the biggest challenges in medical school—and how it gets a head start
The DO schools on U.S. News’ best medical schools list for 2026 The lists of the best medical schools for research and primary care each included 12 DO schools. Also, the lists of the medical schools producing the most graduates practicing in primary care, rural areas and underserved areas included many osteopathic medical schools.