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We\u2019re so excited you\u2019ve decided to join us and take advantage of the many member benefits and resources we offer.<\/p>\n<h3>Featured member benefits<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Free or discounted <a href=\"https:\/\/osteopathic.org\/cme\/search-calendar\/?type=live\"><strong>live<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/osteopathic.org\/cme\/search-calendar\/?type=ondemand\"><strong>on-demand<\/strong><\/a> CME<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osteopathic.org\/about\/advocacy\/\"><strong>Professional and legislative advocacy<\/strong><\/a> to raise awareness of osteopathic medicine<\/li>\n<li>Loans, insurance and discounts through our <a href=\"https:\/\/osteopathic.org\/about\/aoa-membership\/aoa-member-value\/\"><strong>AOA Member Value Program<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Free <a href=\"https:\/\/aoaprofiles.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Physician Profile Report<\/strong><\/a> to send to state licensing boards<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osteopathic.org\/cme\/cme-self-reporting\/\"><strong>CME tracking and self-reporting<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Latest news and research from <a href=\"https:\/\/thedo.osteopathic.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The DO<\/strong><\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/jom.osteopathic.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Journal of Osteopathic Medicine<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Employer and job seeker resources through the <a href=\"https:\/\/osteopathic.org\/life-career\/aoa-career-center\/\"><strong>AOA Career Center<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osteopathic.org\/practicing-medicine\/business-of-medicine\/\"><strong>Personalized support<\/strong><\/a> for practicing physicians<\/li>\n<li>Patient recruitment through the <a href=\"https:\/\/findado.osteopathic.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Find Your DO<\/strong><\/a> directory<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osteopathic.org\/about\/my-aoa-mobile-app\/\"><strong>My AOA mobile app<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; your one-stop shop for news, education and connection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There\u2019s so much the AOA can do for you and we\u2019re here to help you every step of the way!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttons\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/osteopathic.org\/about\/aoa-membership\/member-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\">View all member benefits<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The AOA is the premier organization that serves as the professional family for more than 197,000 DOs and medical students, working to advance the distinctive philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine around the world. 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