Florida Osteopathic Medical Association

What Florida Osteopathic Medical Association does

FOMA is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional membership association headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, that represents osteopathic physicians (DOs) practicing in the state. Founded in 1904, FOMA is the third-largest osteopathic medical association in the United States and serves as the primary state-level organization for the profession, providing services to its members and 17 local District Societies across Florida. Its mission centers on legislative advocacy, continuing medical education (CME), peer networking, and member benefits for licensed DOs.

The association's product surface includes the Member Compass online portal, an on-demand CME platform offering AOA Category 1-A credits, a quarterly FOMA Journal, and a weekly Newswire email publication. FOMA operates a Political Action Committee (FOMA-PAC) for political advocacy and a separate 501(c)(3) FOMA Foundation that funds scholarships and grants for osteopathic physicians and students. Signature events include an annual LIVE Convention (300+ attendees) and Virtual Seminar, plus the annual Osteopathic Medicine and Health Awareness Day in Tallahassee. Add-on offerings include Medical Marijuana Courses, a DEA Required Course, and a student Poster Competition. The Corporate Education Advocacy Roundtable serves as an executive forum linking FOMA with leading pharmaceutical companies.

Revenue is generated primarily through tiered annual membership dues ranging from $50 (public health/military) to $425 (active physicians), with complimentary membership for students, residents, and fellows, supplemented by corporate sponsorships from pharmaceutical partners. FOMA is governed by an elected physician-led Board of Trustees and is managed by a small professional staff of 11–50 employees under CEO Michelle Winn Larson and COO Andrew Floyd. Geographic operations are concentrated exclusively in Florida, with active engagement around new osteopathic medical school campuses opening in the state.

Name

Florida Osteopathic Medical Association

Legal name

Florida Osteopathic Medical Association

Website

https://foma.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FOMA is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional association representing osteopathic physicians in Florida, providing legislative advocacy, continuing medical education, and member services since 1904. It is the third-largest osteopathic medical association in the United States.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues at tiered rates ranging from complimentary (students) to $425 (active members). Dues include a $25 contribution to FOMA-PAC and $3 to Florida Physician Recovery Network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

FOMA is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional membership association that represents osteopathic physicians (DOs) in Florida through tiered annual membership, continuing medical education, legislative advocacy, peer networking, malpractice insurance access, and publications. Core deliverables include the FOMA Online CME platform (Category 1-A credits), the quarterly FOMA Journal, the annual LIVE Convention and Virtual Seminar, the Member Compass portal, the FOMA-PAC political action committee, and the FOMA Foundation (501(c)(3)) scholarship program.

Product overview

FOMA offers a unified membership-based platform providing professional development, advocacy, and community services for osteopathic physicians in Florida. The core offerings include Member Compass (member portal), FOMA Online CME (continuing education), FOMA Journal (quarterly publication), FOMA PAC (political advocacy), FOMA Foundation (scholarship funding), and FOMA Events (conventions and seminars). Supporting services include the Key Contact Physician Program (legislative advocacy), Corporate Education Advocacy Roundtable (industry collaboration), Legislative Updates/Bill Tracking, Job Board, Medical Marijuana Courses, DEA Required Course, and Poster Competition. The organization also provides a free membership tier for osteopathic medical students and residents.

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Brands

• FOMA Foundation: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation that receives and distributes funding to deserving osteopathic physicians and osteopathic students attending accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine.
• FOMA PAC
• Corporate Education Advocacy Roundtable
• Key Contact Physician Program

Products and services

• FOMA Annual Membership Tiered annual professional membership for licensed osteopathic physicians in Florida, with dues ranging from $50 (Public Health & Military) to $425 (Active Member); includes Category 1-A CME access, FOMA Journal, weekly Newswire, malpractice insurance discounts, legislative advocacy, peer review, and legal counsel. Includes voluntary $25 FOMA-PAC contribution.
• FOMA Online CME On-demand continuing medical education platform offering AOA Category 1-A credits for Florida physician re-licensure, including Florida-mandated courses. Available to FOMA members at discounted fees.
• FOMA LIVE Convention Annual in-person signature event for osteopathic physicians and students offering CME credits, networking, educational programming, presidential installation, and the Poster Competition. The 2026 edition (February 6-8, Fort Lauderdale) hosted over 300 attendees.
• FOMA Virtual Seminar Annual online educational seminar offering CME credits and educational programming for FOMA members and osteopathic physicians, with post-event course access provided by The CME Center.
• Medical Marijuana CME Courses Specialized continuing education courses for physicians on medical marijuana prescribing and regulation in Florida.
• DEA Required Course Mandatory continuing education course fulfilling DEA requirements for controlled substance prescribing.
• FOMA Journal Quarterly professional publication featuring association news, legislative updates, district reports, and member highlights for osteopathic physicians in Florida. Available as PDF on the FOMA website.

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Abbott LaboratoriescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAbbott Laboratories participates in FOMA's Corporate Educational Advocacy Roundtable, an executive forum for collaboration between leading pharmaceutical companies and patient advocacy groups to raise awareness of quality care issues.
• Eli Lilly and CompanycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEli Lilly and Company participates in FOMA's Corporate Educational Advocacy Roundtable to advance educational discussions on patient issues within an advisory group for physicians.
• Genentech, Inc.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGenentech, Inc. is a member of the Corporate Educational Advocacy Roundtable, contributing to discussions of quality care and patient advocacy.
• GlaxoSmithKlinecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGlaxoSmithKline participates in the Corporate Educational Advocacy Roundtable, raising awareness and increasing discussion of quality care issues.
• Johnson & JohnsoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJohnson & Johnson is a member of the Corporate Educational Advocacy Roundtable, collaborating with FOMA and other pharmaceutical leaders on patient advocacy and education.
• Pfizer Alliance DevelopmentcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPfizer Alliance Development participates in the Corporate Educational Advocacy Roundtable, dedicated to raising awareness and discussion of quality care issues.
• Novartis Pharmaceuticals CorpcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNovartis Pharmaceuticals Corp is a member of the Corporate Educational Advocacy Roundtable, engaging in educational advisory discussions with physicians and patient advocates.
• PhRMAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPhRMA (Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America) participates in the Corporate Educational Advocacy Roundtable, contributing to quality care discussions and patient advocacy.
• GileadcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGilead participates in the Corporate Educational Advocacy Roundtable, raising awareness and discussion of patient care quality issues.
• Bristol Myers SquibbcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBristol Myers Squibb participates in the Corporate Educational Advocacy Roundtable as a pharmaceutical partner advancing patient education and advocacy.
• AMGEN CRTcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAMGEN CRT is a member of the Corporate Educational Advocacy Roundtable, dedicated to increasing discussion of quality care within an educational advisory group.
• GRAIL, Inc.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGRAIL, Inc. participates in the Corporate Educational Advocacy Roundtable, collaborating on quality care discussions and patient advocacy issues.
• Takeda PharmaceuticalscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTakeda Pharmaceuticals is a member of the Corporate Educational Advocacy Roundtable, engaging in educational advisory work with patient advocates and physicians.
• Atlantic Health PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAtlantic Health Partners is listed as a sponsor and partner of FOMA, providing vaccination and pharmaceutical distribution services.
• Andrew Jackson InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAndrew Jackson Insurance is a sponsor providing insurance services to FOMA members, listed among partners supporting the organization's mission.
• Doug Russell ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDoug Russell Consulting is a member of the Corporate Educational Advocacy Roundtable, contributing strategic expertise to FOMA's educational and advocacy initiatives.
• Abbott Laboratories Sunrise Consulting GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbbott Laboratories Sunrise Consulting Group participates in the Corporate Educational Advocacy Roundtable as a strategic consulting partner.
• The Moore GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Moore Group is a member of the Corporate Educational Advocacy Roundtable, contributing to discussions on patient and physician quality care issues.
• The CME CentercoreTechnology or IntegrationThe CME Center provides continuing medical education content and logistics support, including post-event course access for the Virtual Seminar (attendees receive access link 1 week prior to events).
• FAIRxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFAIRx is listed as a sponsor of FOMA, supporting the organization's initiatives and member services.
• OptumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOptum is listed as a sponsor of FOMA, supporting the organization and its member services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Illinois Osteopathic Association: State osteopathic medical society for Illinois DOs offering CME, advocacy, and member networking. Operates a similar dues, CME, and advocacy model to FOMA at a comparable member scale.
• New York State Osteopathic Medical Society: New York's statewide osteopathic medical society serving DOs with CME, legislative advocacy, and member services. Directly comparable to FOMA in structure and offering mix.
• Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association: Pennsylvania's state osteopathic association offering CME, advocacy, and district society structure to DOs. Its multi-district governance and policy focus closely mirror FOMA's 17 local District Societies model.
• Michigan Osteopathic Association: State osteopathic medical association for Michigan DOs providing legislative advocacy, CME programming, and member engagement. Closely parallels FOMA in mission, services, and tiered dues structure.
• Texas Osteopathic Medical Association: State-level osteopathic medical association serving DOs in Texas with advocacy, CME, and member services. Operates a closely analogous membership, advocacy, and CME model to FOMA in a comparable large-state geography.
• California Osteopathic Association: California's state osteopathic professional association, providing CME, legislative representation, and member benefits to DOs. A direct peer in scale, mission, and service mix to FOMA.
• Ohio Osteopathic Foundation: Ohio-based osteopathic association providing CME, advocacy, and member services to DOs in Ohio. A direct state-level peer to FOMA in mission and operating model.
• American Osteopathic Association: The national professional association for osteopathic physicians in the U.S. It is the federal-level counterpart to FOMA, providing advocacy, CME accreditation (AOA Category 1-A), board certification, and member services — the same core offerings FOMA delivers at the state level.

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Association: The largest U.S. physician professional association, representing both MDs and DOs federally. Comparable to FOMA in advocacy, CME, and member-service functions, but operating at national scope and far larger scale.
• Florida Medical Association: The statewide professional association for allopathic physicians (MDs) in Florida. It competes for physician membership, legislative influence, and CME mindshare in the same Tallahassee policy environment, while operating at significantly larger scale.

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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