OsEAN Membership Application Process

OsEAN welcomes applications from institutions and individuals involved in osteopathic education and training.

If you are interested in becoming a member, please download the application documents  or contact the OsEAN Office for assistance.

Please note that OsEAN’s working language is English, and all application documents should be submitted in English.

Core & Affiliated Membership

Step 1

Organisations interested in applying for a membership of OsEAN are encouraged to contact the OsEAN Office via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . The office team will also assist the applicant in case of questions or problems.

Step 2

The application for membership should include the following:

  1. The Form I – “OsEAN member profile for Full Time School” completed, or the Form II – “OsEAN member profile for Part Time School” completed; (in English)
  2. The Form III – “Form III - OsEAN member profile Curriculum version 1.2 (Audit RM)” completed; (in English)
  3. Organigram of the school board; (in English)
  4. Short CV of heads of department (in English), plus list of lecturers and their educational background; (in English)
  5. Plan of the school and its premises;
  6. A proof of the business status (private or public school, company, society etc.);
  7. A proof of Quality Certification if available;
  8. A proof of any accreditation (Ministry, University, Hospital etc.) when applicable.

The completed forms need to be sent to the OsEAN office (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), which will check for completeness and forward the application to the OsEAN Membership Committee. The Committee will review all applications before inviting the applicant to take Step 3.

Step 3

You will be invited to present your school at an All Members Meeting and to answer any questions which might arise.

Step 4

OsEAN accepts the membership with a formal vote of its members.
OsEAN Bylaws: Article 5. Admission of New Members: "The General Meeting shall decide by simple majority of the representatives of the ordinary members on the admission of members. The admission may be refused without giving reason."