The mission of the OOA is to advocate for the osteopathic profession and to promote the health 
and well-being of all Oklahomans.   

The Oklahoma Osteopathic Association (OOA) was founded in 1900 as an affiliate of the American Osteopathic Association. An Oklahoma Corporation and a true voluntary professional association, it continues to exist to promote the causes, purposes, and goals of the osteopathic profession in Oklahoma. It is a state organization OF physicians of osteopathic medicine (DOs), BY osteopathic physicians, and FOR osteopathic physicians. The OOA premise that the individual's interests are best served with a unified effort and support in an Association. The Oklahoma Osteopathic Association represents over 2,000 DO physicians, osteopathic residents, interns, and students in the state.   

The OOA meets in annual session each spring during the Annual Convention. The 12-member Board of Trustees meets the first Thursday of each month at the Central Office in Oklahoma City.