Allopathic resident prevalence in orthopedic residency programs formerly accredited by the American Osteopathic Association during single accreditation

The increase in MD leadership in formerly AOA-accredited programs and the associated increase of MD residents in those programs that has occurred since the advent of the Single Accreditation System should be of concern to osteopathic leadership, who are dedicated to matching well qualified DO graduates into increasingly competitive residency positions such as those in orthopaedic surgery.