How to Apply Application Requirements

Candidates are assigned to testing centres on a first-come, first-served basis. If space is full, candidates may be offered an alternate site based upon availability. The AOMPEB cannot accept payment of any kind over the phone or by email. All correspondence will be sent by email. You must add This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to your contact list to ensure emails are not flagged as spam. Confirmation will be sent by the AOMPEB within four weeks of receipt of application or correspondence. If you do not receive this confirmation within four weeks, please e-mail us. An application is considered deficient until all items (application, fees, photo and transcript requirement) have been received. Successful passing of the four parts AOMPEB board exams is one membership requirement of the American Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners (AAOMPS). The Association is the copyright holder of the title of Certified Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (COMP) awarded to AAOMPS members.

Application Requirements

  • Application RequirementsCompleted application form.
  • The AOMPEB exam fee of $1,500 (US dollars).
  • A professional passport sized photo of the applicant; taken within the past 12 months. If mailed, the photo must have the printed name of the applicant on the back.
  • Official school transcripts, mailed directly from school to AOMPEB.

Your application will be rejected if the photo does not meet our photo requirements:

  • Photo must be a close-up of the head and shoulders so that the face covers a minimum of 25% of the photo.
  • Photo must show a full front view of the face and top of the shoulders squared to the camera (the image of the face and shoulders must be centered in the photo).
  • Photo must be taken against a plain white or light-coloured background so that the applicant’s features are clearly distinguishable against the background. There should be enough contrast between the background and the traits or clothing.
  • Photo must be clear, sharp and in focus.