AOA Board Certification, OMED

AOA Board Certification at OMED26: Supporting you at every stage

By AOA Staff

06.12.26

No matter where you are in your osteopathic career, AOA Board Certification is here to support you—and at OMED26, that support will be front and center.

This year’s conference will offer a variety of opportunities to learn, connect and engage with AOA Board Certification in ways that are meaningful to you. Whether you are just beginning to explore what board certification means, moving through the initial certification process or actively maintaining your certification through Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC), you’ll find opportunities designed with your needs in mind.

Thoughtful programming across key career stages
AOA Board Certification will be featured within several dedicated conference tracks, including:

  • Student Track – Introducing the fundamentals of board certification and how it fits into your future career
  • Resident Track – Diving deeper into certification options, timelines and requirements
  • New Physician in Practice/Faculty Development Track – Offering insights to help early-career physicians navigate OCC

Specialty-specific guidance
Attendees can access specialty-specific board certification information across each in-person specialty track. This ensures that no matter your discipline, you’ll be able to explore guidance tailored to your practice and certification.

Connect with the AOA Board Certification team
If questions come up during your time at OMED, AOA Board Certification counters will be open throughout the conference. Stop by to connect with team members, gather information and get helpful insights to support your journey.

Looking ahead
A detailed schedule of AOA Board Certification offerings at OMED26 will be announced closer to the event—so stay tuned for more information as plans are finalized.

We invite you to explore, ask questions and connect with us at OMED26. Stop by a session or visit a certification counter—we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Visit certification.osteopathic.org to begin your journey.