who specialize in the use of surgery to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease (surgeons).

[6] Board certified surgeons of the AOBS are also eligible for membership in the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.

Since 1997, diplomates the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery requires osteopathic surgeons to renew their certification every ten years to avoid expiration of their board certified status.

[8] Osteopathic surgeons may also receive primary board certification in the following areas:[8][9] Osteopathic surgeons may also receive Certification of Added Qualifications in surgical critical care.

In order for an osteopathic physician to be board-certified in any specialty, they must be AOA members, pay certification fees, and complete at least 120 hours of continuing medical education in a three-year period.