A-Optic Inc.

The purpose of a-optic is to promote and enhance the quality and capacity of postdoctoral osteopathic medical education through the joint efforts of a consortium of its members, formed in accord with the standards of the osteopathic association for an osteopathic postdoctoral training institute. To ensure the training of highly competent primary care and other selected specialty osteopathic physicians who will serve the needs of the medically underserved areas of appalachia and other underserved areas of the united states. To coordinate and facilitate scientific research and scholarly activity that fosters osteopathic contributions to the advancement of knowledge. To provide programs and curricula for facility development to create physician leaders and educators to lead the profession into the future. To continually strive to improve training in the art, science, principles and practice of osteopathic medicine.