Welcome to the AZ Board of Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery

The AZ Board of Osteopathic Examiners is the official AZ state agency that governs the practice of osteopathic medicine in Arizona. The Board issues licenses to all doctors of osteopathic medicine (D.O.s), to allow them to practice medicine in AZ. Currently, there are approximately 2,700 osteopathic physicians licensed by the Board. The Board also regulates those doctors’ practices, to ensure that the medical care provided meets professional standards. As part of that regulation, the Board accepts and investigates complaints made against osteopathic physicians. On average, the Board receives, investigates and resolves about 200 complaints each year.

Disclosure Statement of Locations where all Notices of the Meetings of the Board will be posted.

2012-2013 License Renewal

If your "Renew By" date is 12/31/2011, your reminder notice has been mailed to you.

Use the For DOs selection in the left-hand menu to navigate to the renewal pages, or use the links below:

• Online Renewal System: Click to renew in less than 15 minutes, and get your wallet card mailed to you within 10 days.


• Paper License Renewal: Click to renew using a blank form. Complete it, sign and date, then mail, email or fax it to the Board office and your wallet card will be sent to you within 30 days.


• Have a Question or need a different form? Click to read the License Renewal and CME FAQ, or download a renewal-related form.


• Contact Us: Still have questions? Click to email us or give us a call at the number in the left menu.