Join the organization that serves as the professional home for more than 207,000 osteopathic physicians and medical students, working to advance the distinctive philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine around the world.
The American Osteopathic Association is the only professional membership organization dedicated to protecting, defending and championing the practice of all osteopathic physicians and medical students.
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Whether you’re an osteopathic medical student, a retired physician or anywhere in between, the AOA offers a wealth of services, tools and benefits to help you navigate your life and career. View the full list of AOA member benefits.
Community & connection
As an AOA member, you’ll receive opportunities to build leadership skills, exchange ideas and collaborate with like-minded physicians.
CME & certification tracking
Our convenient tracking tools help free you up to do what you do best: practice medicine. Members receive access to the My CME dashboard, the AOA Physician Portal and more.
Advocacy on the front lines
We’re working on Capitol Hill, in your state and across the globe to advance health care policies to enhance your practice of medicine and improve the lives of your patients.
Find Your DO
Members in active practice are eligible for display in the Find Your DO online search tool, which connects patients with DOs in their community.
Practice management
AOA members have access to personal assistance from our Physician Services team in the areas of documentation, billing and coding, payment and audits.
Student parity advocacy
The AOA provides guidance when DO students or other members of the profession encounter professional barriers related to training and credentialing.
Events & networking
AOA members receive access to leadership opportunities and discounted registration for events like OMED and DO Day on Capitol Hill.
Student & resident resources
Student & resident members have access to resources designed specifically for new and future DOs, as well as networking and mentorship opportunities.
Discounts & savings
The AOA’s Member Value Program offers tools, resources and discounts for all practice types and career stages.
Career advancement tools
Members receive access to the AOA Career Center, which connects DOs with thousands of job opportunities across the U.S.
Your practice of medicine is distinctive, and AOA membership reflects the unique approach you bring to patient care. As a member of the AOA family, you join a powerful network of physicians and medical students transforming the future of the osteopathic medical profession.
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To assist program directors and training faculty in preparing new physicians for their future careers, the AOA is pleased to partner with GME programs to offer discounted membership rates that allow residents and fellows to take advantage of the full resources and exclusive member benefits offered by the AOA.
Please complete all the information requested below and use the blank Excel spreadsheet to upload your full list of trainees. If you have questions, please contact [email protected].
Join today to begin taking advantage of all the AOA has to offer your GME training program and its residents
To help support the training of residents and fellows in the philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine, the AOA is pleased to announce a new partnership opportunity offering group membership options for GME training programs. This membership package has been designed exclusively to meet the needs of GME leaders, residents and fellows, and offers access to the full extent of AOA membership at deeply discounted pricing. Additional benefits of the program are listed below.
GME program memberships provide unmatched resources for program directors, faculty and residents in the areas of professional development, education, networking and physician services. Group membership packages include:
Program director memberships
Receive AOA Membership for your DO or MD Program Director (a $593 value)
Resident/fellow memberships
Receive unlimited AOA memberships for your program’s residents and fellows
OMED registration discounts
Receive a $100 discount on all faculty registrations for OMED, the AOA’s annual conference
Complimentary DO Day registration
Receive two complimentary faculty registrations for the AOA’s DO Day advocacy and health policy conference
Education resources
Enjoy complimentary access to AOA Online Learning and OMED resident content
Practice management resources
Receive free access to Practice and Professional Development resources through the AOIA
Alumni contact information
Receive access to alumni contact information verification (available upon request)
Discounted pricing options for GME programs are listed below:
If you have questions about the program, please contact [email protected].
If you would like to learn more about obtaining Osteopathic Recognition for your program, please contact [email protected].
In addition, the AOA recently launched customized Group Membership Packages to organizations and/or health systems that support DOs’ success and their profession. Learn more about our Group Memberships plans and benefits.
