The Undergraduate American Academy of Osteopathy (UAAO) has been organized by students of the accredited U.S. osteopathic medical colleges under the auspices and guidance of the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) for the purposes of helping osteopathic medical students 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.

Any student of an American Osteopathic Association accredited osteopathic medical school, or an osteopathic medical school pending AOA accreditation, may become a member of the Undergraduate American Academy of Osteopathy through their local campus organization. Talk to one of your local chapter officers, who are listed in the Chapter Notebook, to learn more.