The AOA Board of Trustees endorsed the creation of two pathways to board certification at its midyear meeting in February, paving the way for physicians who completed ACGME-accredited residencies to become AOA board certified.

In the near future, candidates will be given the choice of two initial certification options:

• To become board certified in the osteopathic practice of their specialty.
• To become board certified in their specialty only, taking an exam that includes osteopathic principles and practices but does not assess skills in osteopathic manipulative methods.

Adding a new certification option is an opportunity to reach a broader market of DOs and provide a credible alternative to ABMS boards, says AOA President William S. Mayo, DO.

Read The DO article to learn more about these certification options.