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The objects of this Society shall be to
promote the interests and influence the science of Osteopathy and of the
Osteopathic profession by all means conducive to their development and
establishment;
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To influence public thinking to
accept the need for constant improvement in health care.
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By providing refreshing and advance
medical education to osteopathic physicians. All members of the healing
profession are welcome to attend these sessions.
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Promote the overall advancement of Osteopathic
medicine.
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To be active in the encouragement of
college students to study osteopathic medicine.
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Preamble to the
Osteopathic Pledge of Commitment
As members of the osteopathic medical profession,
in an effort to instill loyalty and strengthen the profession, we recall the
tenents on which this profession is founded: The dynamic interaction of mind,
body and spirit; the primary role of the musculoskeletal system; the preventive
medicine as the key to maintain health. We recognize the work our predecessors
have accomplished in building the profession and we commit ourselves to
continuing that work.
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Osteopathic Pledge of Commitment
I pledge to: Provide compassionate, quality care to my patients; Partner with
them to promote health; Display integrity and professionalism throughout my
career; Advance the philosophy, practice and science of osteopathic medicine;
Continue life-long learning; Support my profession with loyalty in action, word
and deed; and Live each day as an example of what an osteopathic physician
should be.
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