Position Papers
American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO)
- Recommended Guidelines for Pelvic Examination and Treatment
- Recommended Knowledge Base for Entering ACGME Residencies With Osteopathic Recognition
- AAO Code of Leadership
- AAO Position Paper on Credentialing in OMM
- AAO Position Paper on Osteopathic Touch
- AAO Position Paper on Rights to Peer Review
American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
- AOA Code of Ethics / Policies (specific items) (AOA Policy Compendium)
- AOA Code of Ethics
- AOA Interprets Sections of Code of Ethics
- AOA Guidelines for Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) for Patients with Low Back Pain
- AOA Position Paper on Osteopathic Manipulation Treatment of the Cervical Spine
- AOA Position Paper on Teaching Osteopathic Philosophy, Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment and Manual Medicine
- AOA Protocols for Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
News
AAO Recognized for Contributions to Profession
On Saturday, July 21, the AAO was one of four recipients of the American Osteopathic Association’s 2019 STARs (Strategic Team Award and Recognition) for its dedication to advancing osteopathic medicine. The STARs recognize contributions made by state, specialty and regional affiliates, colleges of osteopathic medicine, osteopathic postdoctoral training institutions (OPTIs), and nonpractice affiliates that have advanced the osteopathic profession. The award honors programs and activities that align with the initiatives in the AOA’s strategic plan.
Jacob J. Cukierski, DO, Named 2018 Resident of the Year
Jacob J. Cukierski, DO, of Erie, Pennsylvania, was named the 2018 Resident of the Year by the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) on March 22 during the AAO’s annual meeting during its Convocation in Dallas.
Sidney N. Dunn Receives AAO's Academy Award
Sidney N. Dunn of Carmel, Indiana, is the 2018 recipient of the highest award that the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) bestows on a nonphysician.