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American Osteopathic Association

Contact Information

Public Relations Department
142 East Ontario Street
Chicago, 60611

800-621-1773 (Voice - Toll-free)
312-202-8000 (Voice)
312-202-8200 (FAX)

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Abstract

The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) was established to promote the public health, to encourage scientific research, and to maintain and improve high standards of medical education in osteopathic colleges. The Department of Educational Affairs sets the standards for and accredits osteopathic medical colleges and hospitals, postdoctoral training and board certification programs. The AOA's most active philanthropic affiliate is the National Osteopathic Foundation, which raises funds for research, student loans, postdoctoral education, and the support of osteopathic colleges.

Publications

The AOA publishes both professional and public information materials. Professional publications include information on osteopathic education, accreditation of hospitals and other health care delivery facilities, and physician licensing. Public information materials include introductory materials on osteopathic medicine, brochures on osteopathic physicians and osteopathic medicine, and patient education materials. A publications list is available on request. Serial publications: The DO (magazine), monthly--organization news and articles on osteopathic medicine, practice, and concepts; Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, monthly--general and specialty medical literature.

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Audit

Date Entered: 4/1/1998
Date Edited: 6/7/2004
Date Revised: 4/30/2002
Health Referral Number: HR0256
Accession Number: DP91A0364
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