The American Academy of Osteopathy is a professional organization dedicated to the science, art, and philosophy of osteopathic medicine. Founded in 1937, it focuses on teaching, advocacy, and research, with particular emphasis on osteopathic principles, clinical practice, and osteopathic manipulative treatment in patient care. The Academy provides NMM/OMM-focused continuing medical education for physicians, other health care professionals, and students, and represents a membership that includes osteopathic physicians, osteopathic medical students, international clinicians, and others involved in the field.