THE AAO JOURNAL Released quarterly, The AAO Journal (AAOJ) is the official publication of the American Academy of Osteopathy. It is distributed electronically to AAO members (osteopathic physicians, residents, medical students, other healthcare providers, and supporter members) and institutional subscribers (including colleges of osteopathic medicine, hospitals, state societies, and affiliated organizations). All Academy members are automatically subscribed to The AAO Journal. Mission & VisionMission The AAO Journal's mission is to facilitate a forum, with a sense of belonging, ensuring the opportunity for the present osteopathic community and its supporters to honor the past accomplishments, promote the osteopathic tenets, and advance osteopathic research and its influence within the medical field. Vision The AAO Journal supports scholarly publication within the osteopathic profession while serving as the voice of osteopathic thought. Mission and vision statements were approved by the AAO's Board of Trustees in March 2018. Archives & Current Issues2017 to Present Issues are available online through Open Access and are indexed in Google Scholar and other platforms. Members only: The most recent 4 issues (rolling) are available to active AAO members. 1991 to 2016 Archives prior to 2017 are available online to everyone. Index: PDF or Excel spreadsheet SubscriptionsAll Academy members are automatically subscribed to The AAO Journal. Annual subscriptions are also available for purchase without an AAO membership. Individual Subscription Price: $100 per year Institutional Subscription Price: $250 per year To order, use the online form and allow a few days for processing. To pay by check, contact AAO. Article SubmissionsBefore submitting a manuscript to the AAOJ, please review the Author Information and Manuscript Preparation pages on the AAOJ website. Submission CategoriesThe AAOJ welcomes contributions in the following categories: Original Contribution Clinical, applied, or basic science research or other content related to the clinical practice, history, or educational principles of NMM/OMM. Clinical Practice Articles about practical applications for general practitioners or specialists. Case Reports Unusual clinical presentations, newly recognized situations, or rarely reported features. Special Communications Items related to the art of osteopathic medical practice, such as poems, essays, vignettes, and short fiction or artwork (photography, drawing, pastels, or paintings). Letter to the Editor Comments on articles published in the AAOJ or new information on clinical topics. Letters must be signed by the author(s). No letters will be published anonymously, or under pseudonyms or pen names. Article Reprint Suggest an article of historical importance to reprint, with a short introduction describing its importance. Book Review Reviews of publications related to osteopathic manipulative medicine and to manipulative medicine in general. Become an AAOJ Peer ReviewerInterested in becoming a peer reviewer for the AAOJ? Here is what's involved: Step 1: Get Certified Complete the Elsevier Certified Peer Reviewer Course. Length: About 4 hours (12 modules) Step 2: Contact Publications Reach our publications department through the contact form. You'll complete a confidentiality form and upload your course certificate. Commitment: 3 to 4 article reviews per year |