Publisher

The American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) is a 501c(3) nonprofit membership association focused on supporting osteopathic physicians who specialize in neuromusculoskeletal medicine and osteopathic manipulative medicine (NMM/OMM). Academy members consist of osteopathic physicians (DOs), osteopathic medical students and residents, international clinicians, and other healthcare providers.

Established in 1937 as the Osteopathic Manipulative Therapeutic and Clinical Research Association, the Academy was granted affiliation by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) in 1938. In 1970, the name was changed to the American Academy of Osteopathy. The AAO was established to teach, advocate and research the science, art, and philosophy of osteopathic medicine, emphasizing the integration of osteopathic principles, practices, and manipulative treatment in patient care. The AAO provides quality continuing medical education and advocates on behalf of its members. In addition, the Academy supports research in osteopathic medicine and publishes a quarterly peer-reviewed medical journal, The AAO Journal.