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Colorado society of osteopathic medicine

Be Osteopathic.

Be Connected.
Be Part of What’s Next.

Building a stronger osteopathic community in Colorado.

osteopathic distinctiveness matters

A strong osteopathic community is needed now more than ever.

As medicine continues to change, the value of osteopathic medicine continues to come under fire. Recognition, business demands, and the education of future DOs are all being challenged as costs rise, technology changes, and systems adjust to meet new healthcare demands.

The unique approach of treating the patient as a whole person is more relevant than ever before.

This is what continues to draw physicians and patients to osteopathic medicine... the belief in the body’s capacity to heal, the importance of treating the whole person, and a broader understanding of health and wellbeing. Regardless of specialty or profession - family medicine, surgery, hospitalist, military, research, educator or administrator - osteopathic training is a unique perspective in how you see medicine.

That perspective still matters.

THERE'S POWER IN COMMUNITY

Your Profession. Your Community. Your Voice.

For decades, the Colorado Society of Osteopathic Medicine (CSOM) has brought Colorado’s osteopathic physicians, students and educational institutions together to strengthen the osteopathic community in Colorado, preserve and protect the osteopathic identity, and create opportunities to keep learning from—and about—what makes osteopathic medicine distinctive in order to improve patient care.

Protect Professional Integrity

Fighting for what is right takes work. Good leadership, just laws, fair billing practices, access to quality care and professional recognition don't happen by accident. CSOM's advocacy efforts prioritize the changes needed right here at home in Colorado, as well as national efforts and strategic partnerships. Together, the advocacy work helps protect osteopathic identity, maintain standards of practice, and improve pathways requirements for professional practice.

Build Local Connections

Being part of a local community of osteopathic physicians creates a type of connection not found elsewhere. Whether you’re a physician, specialist, administrator, entrepreneur or student, CSOM helps DOs stay connected to their unique roots and build career connections for today. Staying engaged with like-minded individuals helps provide encouragement, a renewed sense of purpose, opportunities to exchange ideas and share resources.

Continue Learning

Healthcare and the business of practicing medicine continue to evolve rapidly. Ongoing education is essential to cut through misinformation, stay up to date on the latest research, and navigate new technology all while strengthening osteopathic roots. More than just acquiring information, strategies are needed to integrate new approaches in sustainable ways. CSOM offers connections to trainings, as well as opportunities to learn from the success of others.

Impact the Next Generation

Healthcare needs in Colorado are on the rise, including a rising demand for qualified physicians. Colorado is fortunate to have two colleges of osteopathic medicine. But to ensure success, students and their institutions need investments of time, money and expertise of seasoned professionals. CSOM is committed to supporting students and early career DOs to ensure the best-trained physicians have what they need to finish well and keep Colorado as home.

Your voice matters

You can make a difference. Join CSOM today.

A strong osteopathic community grows when osteopathic professionals participate, collaborate, and invest in the profession. Your membership helps support a thriving community and invests in the future of osteopathic medicine in Colorado.

Your voice and your commitment are needed now more than ever.

  • Join CSOM today

    • Option 1: Renew your AOA membership and at the same time renew your CSOM membership (full/regular members only)

    • Option 2: Contact us to join CSOM directly (other member categories i.e. military, retired or those who do not wish to join AOA)

  • Lend your voice through discussions about top needs for DOs in Colorado

  • Receive updates about important advocacy efforts locally and nationally

  • Volunteer your time with events, membership, CME and student activities

  • Lead CSOM by joining the Board

Connected to roots. Part of the future.