08.25.20
AOBFP Early Entry Initial Certification (EEIC) exam application now available for residents
The American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice (AOBFP) is pleased to announce that the Early Entry Initial Certification (EEIC)…
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Affirm your commitment to ongoing evidence-based education resulting in high-quality whole person care.
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Learn about the process to become AOA board certified in Surgery, 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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Demonstrate excellence in your specialty throughout your career by participating in Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC).
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AOA teams with Doximity to increase visibility for AOA board-certified physicians | 10.23.20
The American Osteopathic Association is pleased to announce an exciting collaboration with Doximity, the largest online professional medical…
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…
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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