12.08.25
AOA files lawsuit to protect fair opportunities for physicians and residents
CHICAGO—The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) has filed a lawsuit challenging a restrictive American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)…
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New longitudinal assessment experience goes live January 2026 | 12.15.25
AOA board-certified physicians* will complete their longitudinal assessments in the AOA’s Learning Portal (powered by Oasis) beginning for…
11.25.25
Upcoming and on-demand OMM & OMT webinars now available
Strengthen your expertise in osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) and osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) with a growing lineup of…
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Jennifer Caudle, DO
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