Follow the steps below to activate your FREE membership and begin enjoying your student benefits.
Congratulations on your journey toward becoming a DO! Our mission at the AOA is to serve as your professional home starting from your very first day of osteopathic medical school. We will be beside you every step of the way, providing support, advocacy and resources to help you advance your education and your future practice of medicine. As an osteopathic medical student, you receive a complimentary membership in the AOA! The first step to activate your membership is to create an AOA account:
After creating your account, please take the following steps to join the AOA.
As a student member of the AOA, you have access to enjoy these resources, services and benefits:
Leadership opportunities
Student members are eligible to apply for AOA Bureau, Committee and Council positions.
Research
Student members are eligible for grant funding to support osteopathic research.
Financial services
Students receive discounted financial services from SoFi & Student Loan Professor.
Wellness resources
Unlock access to our student and physician wellness toolkit, with tools for supporting your body, mind & spirit.
Events & networking
Students receive exclusive discounts on registration for events like OMED & DO Day on Capitol Hill.
Member Value Program
Access a wide array of member benefits and discounts, including savings on the UpToDate clinical support tool.
