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AOA Profiles is the primary source for verifying osteopathic physician credentials information from the American Osteopathic Association state medical licensing boards, hospital medical staff administrators, and health plans.  Through this service, Healthcare Organizations, CVOs, or State Boards can order profiles.  Additionally, Physicians can send their profiles to one or more state licensure boards, and AOA members will have the ability to preview their profile to ensure accuracy online at no charge. The report includes the following:

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How do I verify AOA certification?

Contact the AOA Customer Resource Center at (312) 202-8000 to verify your status. In order to request an official physician profile, which provides primary source verification of your certification status, visit the AOA Physician Profiles website or send an email to [email protected].

What is an AOA profile?

AOA Profiles is the primary source for verifying osteopathic physician credentials information from the American Osteopathic Association state medical licensing boards, hospital medical staff administrators, and health plans. Through this service, Healthcare Organizations, CVOs, or State Boards can order profiles.

Do I have to be an AOA member?

Do I have to be a member of the AOA to maintain my board certification? Yes, this is current AOA policy.

What is AOA certification?

Designed by physicians for physicians, AOA Board Certification ensures the advancement of clinical skills and knowledge throughout your entire medical career. AOA Board Certification is an important quality marker for patients, employers, insurers and regulators.