Register for virtual OMED22 to access on-demand CME content through December 31!

Our Mission

You take care of patients.
We take care of you.

Serving as the professional home for more than 178,000 osteopathic physicians and medical students, the AOA works to advance the distinctive philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine.

Why belong?

GET STARTED HERE

Build the skills you need to succeed in osteopathic medical school and beyond

Learn More

I am a

Student

Doctor

Find expert tips, tools and resources as you take the first steps in your career

Learn More

I am a

Resident

Physician

Advance your skills, improve patient care and take your career to the next level

Learn More

I am a

Physician

in Practice

Latest News

OMED

OMED speaker Ben Nemtin challenges DOs to embrace the ripple effect

Members of the osteopathic medical community have the power to make a tremendous impact on the health of our nation, according to OMED Main Stage speaker Ben Nemtin, who delivered the opening keynote address Friday morning to more than 6,000 virtual and in-person conference attendees at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. Hosted by the … Read More

AOA Staff

10.27.22

The DO

A guide to medical terminology

Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis: a lung disease caused by the inhalation of silica or quartz dust.

The DO Staff

11.11.22

JOM

Promoting cultural competency and osteopathic medicine awareness among premedical students through a summer premedical rural enrichment program

Premedical preparatory programs at osteopathic medical schools that recruit students from medically underserved areas (MUAs) may promote interest in practicing osteopathic medicine in underserved or rural areas. In these programs, emphasis on cultural competency may increase diversity among medical school applicants and decrease healthcare disparities in the future.

JOM Staff

11.11.22

The DO

Highlights from the U.S. Surgeon General’s warning on health worker burnout

For years there has been an increase in health workforce burnout. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the effects of exhaustion and moral distress across the health community. Earlier this year, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD, addressed health worker burnout and provided solutions in his advisory on building a thriving health workforce titled, “Addressing health worker … Read More

The DO Staff

11.10.22

JOM

The effect of postgraduate osteopathic manipulative treatment training on practice: a survey of osteopathic residents

Osteopathic medical students receive an abundance of training in osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) during their first 2 years of medical school and less during the second 2 years. Family Medicine residency programs often include significantly more OMT training during residency, but it is less frequently applied in other residencies.

JOM Staff

11.09.22

JOM

The effects of wearing a mask on an exercise regimen

Masks have long been utilized to prevent the spread of airborne pathogens and diseases in the healthcare setting. Recently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, mask use has been expanded to all public areas to help slow the spread of this virus. One such location where masks can be seen is gyms. While exercising, the needs … Read More

JOM Staff

11.07.22

View all news

Support for every stage of your career

  • 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.

  • Research Opportunities

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

  • Federal & State Advocacy

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

Explore membership