03.11.26
Mentoring the future: Guiding OB-GYN residents toward osteopathic board certification
“I ask each of you to reach out to one student, one resident or one program director and…
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Learn about the process to become AOA board certified in Family Medicine, including required exams and eligibility criteria.
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Designed for physicians by physicians, AOA board certification is an important quality marker for patients and employers.
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Record number of DOs secure residency positions through 2026 NRMP Match | 03.23.26
Osteopathic medical students and graduates once again achieved record-breaking success in the 2026 National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)…
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New longitudinal assessment experience goes live January 2026
AOA board-certified physicians* will complete their longitudinal assessments in the AOA’s Learning Portal (powered by Oasis) beginning for…
Why I Choose AOA Board Certification
As an AOA board-certified family medicine physician, Jennifer Caudle, DO, seeks to improve patient care through continuous learning and professional development. "AOA board certification reflects my commitment to the unique principles and practice of osteopathic medicine," she says.
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