The American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) is a non-profit organization for osteopathic medical education. Members include
osteopathic physicians and medical students, supporters and affiliates, sponsors, and international members.
The mission of the AAO is to teach, advocate, and research the science, art, and philosophy of
osteopathic medicine
Osteopathy () is a type of alternative medicine that emphasizes physical manipulation of the body's muscle tissue and bones. Practitioners of osteopathy are referred to as osteopaths.
Osteopathic manipulation is the core set of techniques in ...
, emphasizing the integration of osteopathic principles, practice, and manipulative treatment in patient care.
Mission
The AAO's mission is to assist osteopathic medical professionals to:
:1. Acquire a better understanding of osteopathic principles, theories, and practice to include:
::a. helping students attain a maximum proficiency in osteopathic structural diagnosis and treatment
::b. fostering a clear concept of clinical application of osteopathy in health and disease
:2. Improve public awareness of osteopathic medicine so that the community may better take advantage of the benefits provided by the complete health care concept of osteopathic medicine.
Membership in the American Academy of Osteopathy
AAO members consist of osteopathic physicians, including but not limited to those specializing in osteopathic manipulative treatment; osteopathic medical students; residents; associates who graduated from accredited medical or dental schools; international affiliates, or osteopaths trained outside the U.S.; and supporters.
Fellow of the American Academy of Osteopathy
The Fellow of the American Academy of Osteopathy is an earned post-graduate degree awarded to eligible physicians demonstrating a commitment to osteopathic principles and practice. Requirements include AAO membership,
American Osteopathic Association
The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) is the representative member organization for the more than 176,000 osteopathic medical doctors (D.O.s) and osteopathic medical students in the United States. The AOA is headquartered in Chicago, Illinoi ...
board certification, an interview, publications, etc.
''The AAO Journal''
Printed quarterly, ''The AAO Journal'' is the official peer-reviewed publication of the American Academy of Osteopathy. Members of the AAO receive a complimentary subscription to the ''AAOJ''. Subscriptions for non-members are available for a fee.
Authors should review th
AAOJ Instructions for Contributorsbefore submitting their manuscripts.
See also
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American Osteopathic Association
The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) is the representative member organization for the more than 176,000 osteopathic medical doctors (D.O.s) and osteopathic medical students in the United States. The AOA is headquartered in Chicago, Illinoi ...
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American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
The American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (AOBNMM) is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) in the medical specialty of neuromusculoskeletal medicine. The AOBN ...
References
External links
Official Website of the American Academy of Osteopathy
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Osteopathic medical associations in the United States
Medical and health organizations based in Indiana