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Cheryl Gross¹, Elaine C Bell

¹Department of Education, American Osteopathic Association, 142 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611-2864, USA. cgross@osteopathic.org

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The Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists processed 2012 certification applications. This involved oversight of 18 American Osteopathic Association specialty boards.

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Area of Science:

Osteopathic medicine
Medical education
Professional certification

Background:

The Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists (BOS) is responsible for overseeing specialty certification within osteopathic medicine.
The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredits osteopathic medical schools and professional organizations.
Specialty certifying boards ensure physicians meet rigorous standards in their respective fields.

Purpose of the Study:

To detail the 2012 certification processing activities of the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists.
To provide an overview of the operational scope of the BOS in relation to its constituent specialty boards.

Main Methods:

Review of administrative records from the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists for the 2012 calendar year.
Analysis of data pertaining to application processing, examination administration, and certification issuance.
Compilation of information on the activities of the 18 specialty certifying boards under BOS purview.

Main Results:

Specific metrics on the volume and types of certification applications processed in 2012.
Information regarding the timelines and procedures involved in the certification process.
Summary of the operational status and key activities of the 18 specialty boards during 2012.

Conclusions:

The 2012 data offers a snapshot of the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists' role in maintaining certification standards.
Understanding these processes is crucial for stakeholders in osteopathic medical education and practice.
The report highlights the administrative functions supporting physician credentialing in specialized osteopathic fields.