The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) proudly represents its professional family of more than 67,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs); promotes public health; encourages scientific research; serves as the primary certifying body for DOs; is the accrediting agency for osteopathic medical colleges; and has federal authority to accredit hospitals and other health care facilities. More information on DOs/osteopathic medicine can be found at www.osteopathic.org and is available for download.

The AOA's mission is to advance the philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine by promoting excellence in education, research, and the delivery of quality, cost-effective healthcare within a distinct, unified profession. As the AOA strives to achieve these goals, it also makes a promise to you—to treat you like family and to offer support during every aspect of your professional lives.

AOA Membership

The AOA is continually introducing new programs and strengthening existing ones, all to more effectively address the issues DOs face every day—like how to run their practices more smoothly, spend more time with patients, and make sure their voices are heard on Capitol Hill. Join the AOA today to take advantage of these programs.

AOA membership offers a number of benefits for osteopathic physicians and osteopathic medical students. In addition, members can always get help by contacting the AOA Member Service Center.

OMED

The AOA's annual Osteopathic Medical Conference and Exposition (OMED) provides outstanding educational programs, as well as an exclusive look at the latest research, pharmaceuticals and software. It’s also a great way for DOs to reconnect with classmates and colleagues. More.

AOA Documents

The AOA has a number of important documents that pertain to the business of the association and the osteopathic profession, including the AOA's Constitution and Bylaws, position papers, Code of Ethics and the Osteopathic Oath. In addition each year, the AOA House of Delegates and the AOA Board of Trustees meet to vote on a number of resolutions. The AOA documents section contains links to all of these important documents. More.

About the AOA

Learn more about the AOA in this section, including the history of the AOA and the osteopathic profession, the organizational structure of the AOA and the AOA's executive office and officers. More.

Blogs

The AOA is committed to keeping in touch with our members and giving them numerous opportunities to have their voices heard. For this reason, the AOA has created several blogs where members can learn about what is happening with the AOA and provide feedback to the AOA leadership. More.

Affiliates

The AOA works closely with a number of groups to encourage growth of education, science and knowledge of osteopathic medicine. These groups provide a number of services by location, by specialty, and within different areas of the osteopathic profession. More.

Employment

If you're a talented individual interested in working with caring physicians within a growing member association, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) may be the place for you. More.