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Honoring our past and building our future during National Osteopathic Medicine Week

Join us in celebrating nearly 200,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and medical students who bring a distinctive whole-person philosophy to caring for millions of patients across the nation. This year’s NOM Week theme, “Honoring our Past, Building our Future,” recognizes the 150th anniversary of osteopathic medicine.

AOA staff

04.14.25

AOA, News Releases

Record number of DOs secure residency positions through NRMP Match

CHICAGO—Breaking a new record for osteopathic residency placements on Match Day, a total of 8,049 osteopathic (DO) medical students and graduates matched into postgraduate year one (PGY-1) training programs today through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Match. This all-time high total reflects a 92.6% match rate for the 8,392 DO seniors who participated, an … Read More

AOA staff

03.21.25

Public Policy

Elevating the voices that move osteopathic medicine forward: Advocacy awards

During the General Session on March 26, 2025, the AOA celebrated the exceptional contributions of osteopathic advocates who are making a difference on Capitol Hill and beyond. This year, the AOA recognized the individuals below who have gone above and beyond to promote the profession through their grassroots engagement and leadership. The award was given … Read More

AOA Staff

04.18.25

The DO

Hands-on care: Why the osteopathic medical profession should encourage MDs to learn to provide OMT

I have previously written for The DO about the need for all of us to become more engaged in “flying the banner of osteopathy,” whether through teaching at your local osteopathically recognized residency program, engaging at the state and national level to promote the benefits of osteopathic medicine, or working with medical students to demonstrate how … Read More

The DO Staff

04.17.25

Public Policy

Osteopathic advocates make their voices heard on Capitol Hill

Last month, hundreds of osteopathic physicians and students gathered in Washington, D.C., for DO Day on Capitol Hill—the profession’s premier advocacy event. At DO Day, we conducted nearly 300 meetings with lawmakers and staff, sharing powerful, real-world perspectives and championing the profession’s most pressing priorities. This year’s advocacy agenda focused on: Protecting physician practices by … Read More

AOA Staff

04.16.25

AOA, News Releases

National Defense Authorization Act recognizes American Osteopathic Association’s Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists

CHICAGO—The Defense Health Agency (DHA) has recognized the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) as a physician certifying organization meeting the criteria outlined in the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. Through its 16 specialty certifying boards, AOA Board Certification serves as an … Read More

AOA Staff

04.13.25

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  • AOA Board Certification

    Demonstrate your commitment to evidence-based education leading to high-quality care.

  • Member Value Program

    Innovative tools and partnerships for students & DOs in all practice types and specialties.

  • Live and On-Demand CME

    Choose from hundreds of options for live and on-demand CME, searchable by specialty and location.

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    Learn about funded AOA research projects and grant opportunities for DOs and students.

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    Support our work to ensure the voices of DOs and their patients are heard.

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