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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Learn about the process to become AOA board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, including required exams and eligibility criteria.
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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…
Why I Choose AOA Board Certification
As an AOA board-certified 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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