American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine

 

Central source for applications to all AOA accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine. Provides prospective students with information about the profession and details on osteopathic curriculum, legistlative issues and more.

 

American Osteopathic Academy of Sclerotherapeutic Pain Management

 

This site provides patients and physicians with a list of reference materials and articles discussing various sclerotherapy/prolotherapy techniques and applications, FAQs and links to member websites

 

American Ostopathic Association

 

DOs can review requirements for each osteopathic certifying board, eligibility status and recertification

 

American Osteopathic Foundation

 

AOF is dedicated to a better public understanding of osteopathic medicine. Visit this site for details on awards, scholarships, grants, upcoming events and more.

 

American Pain Society

 
The stated mission of the APS is to "advance pain-related research, education, treatment and professional practice." The latest society and pain-related news, links to the Journal of Pain, results of national pain surveys and articles.
 

Bone & Joint Decade

 
The goal of the Bone and Joint Decade is to improve the quality of life for people with musculoskeletal disorders throughout the world.
 

DOCARE International

 
DOCARE intl has sent DOs and osteopathic medical students on short term medical missions to medically underserved locations in Mexico, Central America and South America. Provides photos from recent missions, information about upcoming missions and more.
 

National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners

 
Online applications, exam and fee schedules, sample exams for the COM-LEX-USA exam for osteopathic physicians seeking state licensure.
 

National Headache Foundation

 
The leading authority for information about chronic, recurring headaches and head pain.
 

Pain.com

 
The lates news, research articles and topics relevant to pain treatment professionals. CME (AOA 2-B) is also available.
 

Pain & the Law

 
Developed by the Center for Health Law Studies at St. Louis University and the American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics. This site provides physicians with important information on statutes, regulations, malpractice, palliative care, agencies and the Mayday Pain Project.
 

Partners against Pain

 
A "24/7/365" resource for pain management. This site offers separate sections for patients and caregivers. Latest news, studies, guidelines and pain assessment tools.
 

GERD

 
This site offers information and abstracts of the 500 most cited articles on GERD as well as recently published articles.
 

Hepatitis

 
Dedicated to the provision of information about the liver and the conditions that affect it. Detailed descriptions of hepatitis A, B, C, D and G are provided along with dozens of articles and references.
 
Center for Civilian Biodefense Strategies  
Provides comprehensive information about bioterrorism in clear, understandable language.
 
Drug Rehab Referral  
Intended for friends and families of individuals suffering from drug addiction. Information about each type of addiction including effects of specific drugs and what to expect during withdrawal.
 
Fetal Alcohol Effects/Syndrome  
Bilingual information about fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effects. News, clinical trial info, prevention advice and more.
 
GERD  
For parents of children suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease.
 
GERD  
Flash/Shockwave animations provide graphic information about gastroesophageal reflux disease and a two part database containing information about the 500 most-cited articles on GERD.
 
Heart Center Online  
An exhaustive resource that gives attention to diseases that affect the heart and to ways to keep the heart healthy. A good starting point for improving cardiac health.
 
Hepatitis  
Information about the liver and the conditions that affect it. Detailed information about all forms of hepatitis and risk factors for various conditions.
 
Lupus  
Home of the Lupus Foundation of America, this page provides information about legislation, research and basic facts about Systemic Lupus Erythematosis.
 
Lyme Disease  
An online reference guide for patients. Includes details about diagnosis, symptoms, and treatments.
 
Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome  
Articles about diagnosis and treatment of PTSD, research updates and publications, assessment tools and answers to frequently asked questions.
 
Schizophrenia  
Basic information about schizophrenia--causes, medications, management, financial support, success stories and information for patients, caregivers, researchers and students.