Organization

The OKLAHOMA OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION meets in ANNUAL SESSION each spring during the Annual Convention. Its twelve-member BOARD OF TRUSTEES meets the first Thursday of each month at its Central Office in Oklahoma City, and BUREAUS, COMMITTEES, AND COUNCILS under three DEPARTMENTS meet several times during the year to deal with specific concerns, causes, issues and organizational matters.

The Department of Professional Affairs includes: Bureau on Awards; Bureau on Membership; Bureau on Physician Grievance; Physician’s Health and Recovery Committee; Bureau on Continuing Medical Education; Bureau on Constitution and Bylaws; Bureau on Postgraduate Education; and Bureau of New Physicians.

The Department of Public Affairs includes: Bureau on Information Technology; Bureau on Legislation; OOPAC Committee; Bureau on Public Awareness; and Health Policy Task Force.

The Department of Business Affairs includes: Bureau on Finance, Bureau on Member Services; Bureau on Convention; Bureau on Professional Liability Insurance; Bureau on Managed Care & Physician Reimbursement; Past Presidents’ Council; and District Presidents’ Council.