08.05.20
AOA responds to opioid crisis by offering clinical practice pathway for AOA Addiction Medicine certification
To help increase the number of physicians who are certified addiction specialists—which the nation needs more of as…
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AOBFP Early Entry Initial Certification (EEIC) exam application now available for residents | 08.25.20
The American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice (AOBFP) is pleased to announce that the Early Entry Initial Certification (EEIC)…
08.03.20
Additional AOBIM exam administration options, revised test schedule and postponed recertification exams announced
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, today the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM) announced new…
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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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