Links to Osteopathic Organizations and Information
American Osteopathic Association
The American Osteopathic Association
is a member association representing more than 56,000 osteopathic physicians (D.O.'s). The AOA
serves as the primary certifying body for D.O.'s, and is the accrediting agency for all osteopathic
medical colleges and health care facilities. The AOA's mission is to advance the philosophy and
practice of osteopathic medicine by promoting excellence in education, research and the delivery of
quality, cost-effective health care within a distinct, unified profession.
Did
you know that all osteopathic medical students are automatically members of the AOA? Not
only do students have access to everything they need to know about the osteopathic medical
profession through DO-Online, but the entire Division of Student, Intern, Resident and Member
Affairs is dedicated to help all osteopathic medical students with any issues or concerns they may
have. Students are eligible for great AOA member benefits, such as discounts, free registration to
the AOA convention and scholarships through the American Osteopathic Foundation. Go to DO-Online to view the AOA
Student Benefit Guide.
DO-Online.org provides the latest news and information
needed by the osteopathic health care professional, students, affiliates and the public.
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
The American Association of Colleges of
Osteopathic Medicine supports and assists all of the nation's osteopathic medical schools. The
organization today represents the administration, faculty and students of its member colleges in the
United States. AACOM is actively involved in all areas of osteopathic medical education. Through
AACOM's Application Service (AACOMAS) , students can file one electronic application then
AACOMAS verifies and distributes the information to each of the colleges designated by the
applicant.
American College of Osteopathic Physicians
The ACOFP promotes excellence in osteopathic
family medicine through quality education, visionary leadership and responsible advocacy.
Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association
Pennsylvania's No. 1
source for information about the osteopathic profession. Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association is an advocate for
osteopathic medicine in Pennsylvania.
Florida Osteopathic Medical
Association
The Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) is the state association for osteopathic
physicians in Florida. The FOMA was organized for the purposes of advancing the science and art of
osteopathic medicine; extending the benefits of scientific advancement to the treatment,
prevention, and alleviation of human ailments; and promoting closer relationships between the
osteopathic profession, FOMA members and other groups dedicated to improve health care.