American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) represents more than 168,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and osteopathic medical students; promotes public health; encourages and funds scientific research; serves as the primary certifying body for DOs; and is the accrediting agency for colleges of osteopathic medicine.

Mission:
To advance the distinctive philosophy & practice of osteopathic medicine.