Canadian Osteopathic Association

The Canadian Osteopathic Association (COA) is a professional association of osteopathic physicians in Canada. The COA has partnered with Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine to increase the number of osteopathic physicians practicing in Canada.[1]

Osteopathic Medicine & Osteopathy
Osteopathy in Australia & New Zealand
Osteopathic medicine in Canada
Osteopathy in Europe ยท Osteopathy in the UK
Osteopathic medicine in the United States
Canadian Osteopathic Association
AbbreviationCOA
Formation1926
Location
  • Canada
Websitewww.osteopathic.ca

History

The COA was established in 1926.[2] President for 2017 - 2019 is Dr. Jason Crookham, and Executive Director is Dr. James Church.[3] In 2011, the COA launched the Canadian Osteopathic Medical Student Association[1] and it is now led by Ravi Uppal, Corey Mayer and Khashayar Farzam. In 2012, the COA partnered with Michigan State University with the goal of increasing the number of osteopathic physicians in the country.[4] The COA reported advocating for osteopathic physicians to be eligible for residency positions in Canada.[5]

Membership

Membership in the COA requires a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from a College of Osteopathic Medicine in the United States accredited by the American Osteopathic Association. As of 2019, there are no colleges of osteopathic medicine in Canada.

References
  1. Schierhorn, Carolyn (Nov 21, 2011). "MSUCOM pilot program targets Canadian students for training". The DO. Archived from the original on 10 June 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
  2. "Canadian Osteopathic Association". COA.
  3. "Contact Listing". Canadian Osteopathic Association. COA.
  4. Cody, Jason. "MSU BRINGING MORE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS TO CANADA". Michigan State University. MSU.
  5. "US DO school graduates to get new opportunities in the 2020 Canadian Match". The DO. AOA. August 1, 2018.


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