The American Prospect

The American Osteopathic Association has announced its accreditation decisions for colleges of osteopathic medicine for May 2026. The update matters to medical schools, prospective students and educators, as accreditation status determines whether institutions can operate and their graduates can be licensed. Specific colleges affected and the nature of each decision were not detailed in the announcement.

The American Osteopathic Association has issued its accreditation decisions for colleges of osteopathic medicine covering September 2026. The decisions determine which osteopathic medical schools meet the association's standards and can continue training future physicians. People in medical education are watching these outcomes closely, as accreditation status affects students, faculty, and the supply of doctors entering the US healthcare workforce.