04.14.25
National Defense Authorization Act recognizes AOA’s Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists
CHICAGO—The Defense Health Agency (DHA) has recognized the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)…
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AOA advocacy win: Alberta, Canada, recognizes AOA board certification and residency training | 07.10.25
The AOA is dedicated to advancing recognition and practice rights for osteopathic physicians abroad, and recently achieved a…
02.25.25
New certification management system now live
We are excited to announce that AOA Board Certification’s new certification management system, the AOA Certification Portal, is…
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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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