This resolution designates the week of April 13 through April 19, 2026, as "National Osteopathic Medicine Week" to recognize and celebrate osteopathic physicians and their contributions to American healthcare. The resolution acknowledges that there are over 167,000 osteopathic physicians and nearly 40,000 osteopathic medical students currently practicing or training in the United States, with the profession having grown significantly over the past decade. It highlights that osteopathic medical schools train physicians across the country, including in rural and underserved communities, and that over half of osteopathic medical students pursue primary care residencies, helping address physician shortages. The resolution also honors the historical roots of osteopathic medicine, which was founded in 1874 by Andrew Taylor Still and emphasizes a whole-person, patient-centered approach to healthcare. No funding is allocated by this resolution, as it is a ceremonial designation intended to raise awareness of the osteopathic medicine profession's role in the U.S. healthcare system.
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