Mission
The AOA's mission is to advance the philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine by promoting excellence in education, research, and the delivery of quality, cost-effective healthcare. The AOA supports the annual "D.O. day on the Hill," where roughly 1,000 osteopathic medical students go to Washington D.C. to meet with congressmen to discuss current issues in health care, such as access to care challenges. The event serves as an opportunity for the legislators to learn more about health care and osteopathic medicine, and for the medical students to become more familiar with the political process.
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