Abbreviation COA Location Canada | Formation 1926 Website www.osteopathic.ca | |
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.
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History
The COA was established in 1926 and is now led by Dr. Keith Courtney. In 2011, the COA launched the Canadian osteopathic medical student association and it is now led by Ravi Uppal, Corey Mayer and Khashayar Farzam.
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. There are currently no colleges of osteopathic medicine in Canada.
References
Canadian Osteopathic Association Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA