American Osteopathic Association
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American Osteopathic Association
| American Osteopathic Association | |
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| Motto | Treating Our Family and Yours |
| Formation | 1897 |
| Type | professional association |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
| Location |  United States |
| Membership | 35,000 physicians and medical students |
| Official languages | English |
| President | Martin S. Levine, DO |
| Website | AOA Official Website |
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Medicine · US Medical education
The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) is the representative member organization for the over 78,000 osteopathic medical physicians (D.O.s) in the United States.[1] The organization promotes public health, encourages academic scientific research, serves as the primary certifying body for D.O.s overseeing 18 certifying boards, is the accrediting agency for osteopathic medical schools through its Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, and has federal authority to accredit hospitals and other health care facilities[2][3][4]. The AOA is also involved in post-graduate training for osteopathic physicians.
The AOA's mission is to advance the philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine by promoting excellence in education, research, and the delivery of quality, cost-effective healthcare. The AOA supports the annual "D.O. day on the Hill," where roughly 1,000 osteopathic medical students go to Washington D.C. to meet with congressmen to discuss current issues in health care, such as access to care challenges[5]. The event serves as an opportunity for the legislators to learn more about health care and osteopathic medicine, and for the medical students to become more familiar with the political process.
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History
The association was founded as the American Association for the Advancement of Osteopathy on April 10, 1897, in Kirksville, Missouri, by students of the American School of Osteopathy.[6][7] It was renamed the American Osteopathic Association in 1901.[8][7]
In September 1901, the AOA began publish a scientific journal entitled "the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association." Subscription was offered to AOA members, and at the time, membership fees were $5 annually[9]. The journal was published bimonthly for the first year, then monthly thereafter.
In April of 1927, the AOA began publishing "The Forum of Osteopathy," a monthly magazine that covered the news relating osteopathic medicine, the AOA, and related groups.[9] In September of 1960, the magazine was renamed "the DO."
In 1952, the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare recognized the AOA as the official accrediting body for osteopathic medical education. In 1967, the National Commission on Accrediting (currently the Council for Higher Education Accreditation) recognized the AOA as the official accrediting agency for all aspects of osteopathic medical education[10].
The Department of Health, Education and Welfare (currently the Department of Health and Human Services) recognized the AOA as the official accrediting body for osteopathic hospitals under Medicare in 1966[7].
The American Osteopathic Association is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Osteopathic Post-Graduate Education
The AOA also provides funding for post-graduate osteopathic medical residencies.[11] In the 2012 match, 1,767 osteopathic physicians matched into these residency programs.[11] In 1999, the AOA began requiring all schools of osteopathic medicine to be actively involved in residency training programs through Osteopathic Post-Graduate Training Institutes.[12][13]
"The DO"
The American Osteopathic Association publishes "The DO," a monthly magazine that covers news related to osteopathic medicine, legislation, health care changes, and osteopathic continuing medical education programs.[14]
See also
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
References
- ^ 2010 Osteopathic Medical Profession Report, American Osteopathic Association, page 2.
- ^ "Medicare Hospital Compare Glossary". Hospitalcompare.hhs.gov. http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov/(S(iukyd4jyfu401ff3vseenjuq))/staticpages/help/hospital-glossary.aspx?Choice=A. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
- ^ .http://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/488.5
- ^ "PA AOA-Accredited Institutions & OPTIs". Poma.org. http://www.poma.org/OsteopathicLinks/PAAOAAccreditedInstitutionsOPTIs/tabid/74/Default.aspx. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
- ^ Mercer Morrison (April 3, 2012). "WCUCOM students participate in D.O. Day on Capitol Hill". WDAM. http://hattiesburg.wdam.com/news/schools/48586-wcucom-students-participate-do-day-capitol-hill. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
- ^ Macauley DB. Organization of Osteopaths, Journal of Osteopathy, June 1897, p.76-78. Login access: https://www.atsu.edu/museum/subscription/pdfs/JournalofOsteopathyVol4No21897June.pdf
- ^ a b c "Important Dates in Osteopathic History". American Osteopathic Association. http://history.osteopathic.org/timeline.shtml. Retrieved April 19, 2012.
- ^ History of the AOA, American Osteopathic Association website
- ^ a b "Publications Communicate Osteopathic Theory and Practice". American Osteopathic Association. 2006. http://history.osteopathic.org/publications.shtml. Retrieved April 19, 2012.
- ^ "Education Firmly Established". American Osteopathic Association. http://history.osteopathic.org/educate.shtml. Retrieved April 19, 2012.
- ^ a b "Family Medicine Top Specialty for Future Osteopathic Physicians". The Business Journals. February 13, 2012. http://www.bizjournals.com/prnewswire/press_releases/2012/02/13/DC52543. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ^ OPTI-West. "Osteopathic Post-Graduate Training Institute-West". Western University of Health Sciences. http://opti-west.westernu.edu/. Retrieved April 19, 2012.
- ^ "Opportunities, Directory of Osteopathic Postdoctoral Education Programs". The DO. October 2010. https://www.do-online.org/pdf/sir_postdocoptilist.pdf. Retrieved April 19, 2012.
- ^ "Health Information Resource Database". National Health Information Resource Center. December 16, 2011. http://www.health.gov/nhic/nhicscripts/Entry.cfm?HRCode=HR0256. Retrieved April 19, 2012.
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