Resolution 42: AOA Approval of PGY1 Year

Resolution 42 is the review process for DOs who have trained in ACGME  programs for their PGY1 year. Whether they are currently completing or have already completed ACGME training, DOs may be eligible for approval.

Resolution 42 Process 

  1. Applicants must be an AOA member in good standing.

  2. Applicants must complete and submit an application for training approval. 

  3. The ACGME program must submit documentation for comparison of  core rotations.

  4. Applicants must participate in an osteopathic educational activity.

Please download and complete an application providing basic demographic information. 

Comparison of Rotations

Each application must be submitted with an official letter from the ACGME program that includes all rotations. The letter must be on institutional letterhead with the signature of the Program Director or Director of Medical Education. 

Rotations will be compared to the Traditional Rotating Internship or the AOA's OGME-1 specialty. Use this document to review the rotations:

If you have questions regarding meeting the rotational requirements, please contact the Division of Trainee Services at (312) 202-8276.

Educational Activity

Applicants must participate in one of the following osteopathic medical activities:

A. Attend the AOA Annual Osteopathic Medical Conference and Exposition

  • NOTE: Starting Dec. 1, 2009, NALS- and PALS-type courses are no longer accepted as an educational activity.

B. Attend the annual meeting of the relevant osteopathic specialty college or AOA-affiliated divisional society

  • An applicant must attend one conference for the requirement of completing eight CME Category 1-A credit hours.

  • NOTE: Institutional osteopathic manipulative medicine sessions are not accepted as an educational activity.

When one of the above has been completed, verification must be sent from the program sponsor directly to the AOA. 

C. Prepare and conduct an osteopathic clinical presentation to their ACGME Residency program.

  • NOTE: An applicant cannot do a presentation once he or she has left the residency program.

  • The AOA requires a copy of the presentation accompanied by an official letter from the program director verifying the date, title and audience that was in attendance during the presentation.

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