The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) is the representative organization for the over 70,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and 18,000 osteopathic medical students in the United States. The organization promotes public health, encourages scientific research, serves as the primary certifying body for DOs overseeing 18 certifying boards, is the accrediting agency for osteopathic medical...
; American Osteopathic Association, located in Chicago, is a member association representing more than 55,000 osteopathic physicians. The AOA serves as the primary certifying body for physicians, and is the accrediting agency for all osteopathic medical colleges and health care facilities. The facilities provide a range of services, such as treatment of low back pain and treatment that decrease...