11.15.24
AOBS and ABS announce collaboration on Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Focused Practice Designation Examination
This statement was jointly released by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery and the American Board of Surgery…
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AOBNMM and SOMA to collaborate on new webinar series for 2025 | 12.16.24
An upcoming webinar series hosted by the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (AOBNMM) and the Student Osteopathic…
05.10.24
DO placements in 2024 NRMP Match reach all-time high
The American Osteopathic Association is pleased to announce that a record high number of 7,705 osteopathic medical students…
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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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