Mission: To protect the public by setting educational and training standards for licensure, and by reviewing complaints made against osteopathic physicians, interns, and residents to ensure that their conduct meets the standards of the profession.

The Board currently has three pathways to licensure as an Osteopathic Physician in the State of Arizona: License by Examination, Licensure through the Interstate Medical Licensing Compact (IMLC) and Universal Licensing Recognition (Applicants for Universal Recognition do not qualify for licensure through the IMLC in accordance with A.R.S.§32-4302.) The Board also has applications for Teaching Licenses, Pro-Bono Licenses, Locum Tenens Registration, and Temporary Licenses.

The Board posts all agendas in two locations available to the public. The Board posts a physical copy inside the public notices glass case on the first floor of the 1740 West Adams Building, in Phoenix, Arizona 85007. The Board posts a digital copy of the agenda on the Board's website under the Board Meeting Schedule section. All updates to the agenda are posted in the same locations. The Board's website is the primary place to view the agendas as updates are more readily available through electronic means.

The Board has a new web portal for your use. The Board has many options of completing requests and applications online. Please follow the link and select the option that best fits.

The Board utilizes Outside Medical Consultants (OMCs) for review of complaints before the Board. The Board is always seeking Outside Medical Consultants from all specialties.

The Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners continues to process applications and serve the public to the best of our ability. However, some aspects of our licensing and application procedures may experience delays during the current federal government shutdown.

In particular, the Board relies on federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), to complete background checks that are required for licensure. With federal operations reduced or suspended, these background checks may be delayed, which could affect the timing of application processing and final approvals.