The American Osteopathic Association serves as the national professional home of osteopathic medicine, representing more than 207,000 osteopathic physicians and medical students. Its role is both institutional and clinical in orientation: it acts as the principal certifying authority for the profession while advancing public health and the distinct philosophy that defines osteopathic medical care. At its core, the organization helps shape the standards, continuity, and identity of the field.
It maintains relationships with affiliated specialty colleges spanning osteopathic specialties and subspecialties, reinforcing a broad professional network across disciplines. It also supports osteopathic medical schools and develops data and program information that capture the size and scope of the profession, giving substance to the field’s educational and workforce landscape. Education and credentialing are central to its work.
The association provides oversight and resources tied to continuing medical education and board certification, helping sustain professional development across careers from training through established practice. Its Customer Resource Center extends that support into practical guidance, assisting with CME, certification, student and resident affairs, and research inquiries. The organization also has a significant policy and advocacy function.
Working at both the federal and state levels, it promotes legislative and regulatory changes intended to strengthen access to care and support the professional interests of osteopathic physicians. That combination of certification, educational support, specialty collaboration, data stewardship, and advocacy places the association at the center of osteopathic medicine’s professional infrastructure. In that role, it not only represents the field, but helps define how it grows, maintains standards, and contributes to public health.
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American Osteopathic Association
142 E Ontario St
Chicago, IL 60611
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