The American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS) is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and non-osteopathic (MD and equivalent) physicians who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system (orthopedic surgeons).

Additionally, candidates must have performed at least 100 major orthopedic surgeries in the six months preceding application for board certification, and successfully complete the required Written and Clinical exams.

[6] Since 2023, board certified osteopathic orthopedic surgeons complete the Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC) components, including annual Longitudinal Assessment, to maintain active board certification status.

[8][9] Orthopedic surgeons holding subspecialty certification in Hand Surgery complete the Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC) components, including a recertification examination completed every ten years.

Orthopedic surgeons holding subspecialty certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine must complete the Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC) components, including annual Longitudinal Assessment.