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Who We Are

Established in 1993, MAOP is proud to celebrate and serve the osteopathic physicians and physicians-in-training in the state of Maryland. We are a non-pro t organization dedicated to helping physicians grow professionally throughout their careers by providing excellent continuing medical education, by advocating for them and their patients at the national level and by providing practice management information and skills necessary for success in today’s ever-changing healthcare climate.
MAOP serves members in all modes of practice and specialties representing the patients of Maryland. We know that in today’s economic climate, physicians are being assailed from many directions. Our goal is to provide our members with the necessary support so that they can surpass the challenges and continue to run successful medical practices.

MAOP Values

  • The sanctity of the physician-patient relationship
  • The role of physicians as the leader of the health care team
  • Innovation that transforms health care delivery and improves the health of patients and the patient experience
  • Access to high-quality, a ordable health care
  • The role of patients in improving their health
  • The future generation

Strategic Priorities

  • Empowering physicians to engage and educate patients on improving their health and the health of Maryland
  • Leading physicians into the future through support in optimal practice models and in their role as the leader of the new health care systems
  • Supporting the future of medicine by engaging medical students and residents and collaborating with other medical and health care organizations

Osteopathic Pledge of Commitment

As members of the osteopathic medical profession, in an effort to instill loyalty and strengthen the profession, we recall the tenets on which this profession is founded – the dynamic interaction of mind, body and spirit; the body’s ability to heal itself; the primary role of the musculoskeletal system and 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 the work. 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
  • Live each day as an example of what an osteopathic physician should be

Mission Statement

MAOP provides value to its members in the areas of advocacy, education and medical practice. MAOP values camaraderie, excellence and quality as it lives its mission.

Vision Statement

The vision of the Maryland Association of Osteopathic Physicians is that we are dedicated to providing leadership for the profession and to providing a home for osteopathic practitioners in the state of Maryland.

Core Purpose

To advance our members’ ability to serve patients.