IAMSE Fall webinar series for faculty and staff session 3
National Requirements Regarding Nutrition in Medical Education Curricula
Thursday, Sept. 17 | noon – 1 p.m.
Speakers
Barbara Barzanksy - American Medical Association
Robert Hash - Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Robyn Phillips-Madson - Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation
Description
The Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) maintains engagement with the osteopathic medical education community, including the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), to monitor emerging trends. Aligned with osteopathic principles and practice, AACOM and its institutions have strengthened nutrition education through initiatives such as Food as Medicine, reflecting a broader shift toward prevention, lifestyle-based care, and whole-person health. As healthcare and evidence evolve, COCA updates accreditation standards using stakeholder input, accreditation data, and public comment. Strong feedback supported the timely inclusion of nutrition, ensuring standards remain relevant, evidence-informed, and focused on preparing well-rounded physicians.
NEOMED faculty and staff are invited to register for the IAMSE Fall Webinar Series.
Registration provides NEOMED faculty and staff with links to the webinars, calendar files, all accompanying resources, and archived session recordings once they are available.
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