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American Osteopathic Association  

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  • The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) is a member association that represents more than 61,000 (as of 2008) osteopathic physicians (DOs). With headquarters in Chicago, the AOA has a mission of advancing the philosophy of osteopathic medicine by promoting excellence in education, research, and the delivery of quality, cost-effective healthcare within a distinct, unified profession. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health Services Research; American Osteopathic Association (AOA)]

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