American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Osteopathic Medicine
Member Type(s): Osteopathic physicians
Scope: National - United States
Formed: 1897
Members: 56,000
Address: 142 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA
Phone: 800.621.1773
Website: www.osteopathic.org

Description:

The AOA is a member association representing more than 56,000 osteopathic physicians (D.O.s). The AOA serves as the primary certifying body for D.O.s, and is the accrediting agency for all osteopathic medical colleges and health care facilities.

Mission/Aims:

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.

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
Osteopathic International Alliance

Verification Criteria:

Medical license, board certification, pre- and postgraduate training