Approving ACGME Training

Why Obtain ACGME Training Recognition? 

The AOA recognizes ACGME training as AOA training to allow DOs to become board eligible in their respective specialties and for licensure in the four states (Michigan, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Oklahoma) that require an OGME-1 year. In addition, if a DO is transferring from an ACGME program to an AOA residency program, the DO must have an approved OGME-1 year before entering the program. AOA recognition of ACGME training is not advanced standing. DOs must still apply for advanced standing.

Military Internship Approval

If you completed a military internship year and wish to gain recognition, you must complete and submit an application.

ACGME Residency (PGY-2 and Beyond) Recognition

DOs who are eligible to obtain recognition of their ACGME accredited residency must have completed one of the following:

  • Successfully completed an osteopathic internship, but selected an ACGME residency

  • Successfully completed an ACGME accredited PGY1, and has been approved through Resolution 42

  • Successfully completed a military PGY1, and has been approved through the AOA military approval process

ACGME Residency Recognition Process:

  1. Maintain an AOA membership in good standing.

  2. Complete and submit an ACGME Application

  3. Provide an official letter from your ACGME accredited program including the ten digit accreditation number

    • Letter must be on institution letterhead

    • Letter must include specialty, exact start and end dates of residency training

    • Letter must have title and signature of Program Director

    Note: The AOA only recognizes training that has been successfully completed.

ACGME Fellowship Recognition

  1. Both Internship and residency training must have successfully been approved and completed.

  2. Complete and submit the ACGME online application.

Other Applications