About OSMA
The Ohio State Medical Association is a statewide association representing 20,000 Ohio physicians, residents, medical students and practice managers. It is dedicated to improving the practice of medicine for physicians, their staff and patients, by advocating their position, saving them time and money, and promoting the medical profession. The OSMA is affiliated with the American Medical Association on the national level and county medical societies on the local level.
This section provides general information about the Ohio State Medical Association’s history, affiliated groups and committees and current policies.

History
Learn about how the OSMA was founded and who has served as president since 1846.
Mission Statement
Learn more about the OSMA’s mission for Ohio’s physicians.
Governance
Learn about who leads the association, when they meet and what by-laws are behind their decisions.
Policies
Learn what policies the OSMA has developed to determine the direction of the organization.
Affiliated Groups & Committees
The OSMA is affiliated with many groups at the national, state and local levels.
- AMA
- Counties
- Alliance
- Joint Advisory Committee on Sports Medicine
- Organized Medical Staff Section
- Delegation to the AMA
- Foundation
- OSMA Focused Task Force on Accreditation
- Auditing and Appropriations Committee
- OSMA Focused Task Force on Education
- Connect to Justice
- Focused Task Force on Health Insurance Reform
- Committee on Judicial and Professional Relations
- State Legislation Focused Task Force
Annual Meeting
Learn about the event where OSMA policy is set.
- House of Delegates
- Annual Meeting Archives
- 2010 Proposed OSMA Constitution and Bylaws Change
- 2010 Election Results
- 2010 Resolution Outcomes
Insurance Agency
The OSMA Insurance Agency is dedicated to the distribution of quality insurance products and services that meet the special needs of OSMA members, their families and staff: Health Insurance, Medical Malpractice, Auto and Home Owners.
Contact Us
Find the many ways you can contact the OSMA.
