The American Osteopathic Foundation is with you throughout your Osteopathic career

The American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) is the only national 501c3 charitable Osteopathic foundation supporting and investing in the whole profession; and has been proudly serving the Osteopathic profession since 1949 through five funding pillars. Over the last 75 years, it has grown from offering student loans to awarding thousands of scholarships, grants, and recognition awards.

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EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS: WE INSPIRE AND EMPOWER
From Year 1 of medical school through residency and fellowships, AOF scholarships help defray expenses and recognize outstanding student physicians who are making a lasting impact on the profession.

COMMUNITY SERVICE: WE LIFT UP COMMUNITIES
AOF grants support Osteopathic medical students, residents, fellows, and physicians in local communities with a goal of delivering accessible care in rural and marginalized areas.

RESEARCH: WE PROMOTE DISCOVERY
AOF supports students, residents, fellows, and physicians innovate early-stage Osteopathic research with the potential to shape medicine.

INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN OUTREACH: WE BRIDGE THE DIVIDE
International grants fund travel for students, residents, fellows, and physicians, providing critical care in underserved, underdeveloped, or disaster‑affected regions.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION: WE CELEBRATE OSTEOPATHIC EXCELLENCE
AOF celebrates excellence, inspiration, and the influential contributions of Osteopathic residents, fellows, and physicians through its distinctive national recognition awards.