AOIA Emerging DO Mentorship Program
The American Osteopathic Information Association (AOIA) offers osteopathic medical students the Emerging DO Platform, a digital community for and by DOs that offers seamless tools for mentorship, insights, and career development.
Through this platform, the AOIA provides the Emerging DO Mentorship Program.
About the Emerging DO Mentorship Program
Step into a community where osteopathic principles guide every connection. Whether you’re a student eager to learn, a resident navigating new challenges, or a physician ready to give back, our mentorship program is designed to foster growth, compassion, and professional excellence. By creating or updating your mentorship profile, you’ll be matched with mentors and mentees who share your commitment to care and lifelong learning. Update your interests and availability anytime—so you can participate as a mentor, mentee, or both, in the cohort that best fits your journey. Join us in shaping the future of osteopathic medicine, one meaningful relationship at a time.
2026 Cohorts
Upcoming Cohorts:
February – May 2026
- Focus: Residency Guidance (specialty selection, residency applications, how to be a competitive applicant)
- Mentors: Residents, New Practicing Physicians
- Mentees: Students
June – September 2026
- Focus: First-generation & Non-Traditional Student Guidance
- Mentors: Residents, Physicians
- Mentees: Students, Residents, New Practicing Physicians
October 2026 – January 2027
- Focus: General (guidance, research, networking, career transitions, work-life balance, leadership)
- Mentors: Experienced Physicians
- Mentees: New Practicing Physicians
To sign up for the AOIA Mentorship Program, visit: Apply for the Emerging DO Platform Mentorship Program