The Objectives of this Organization shall be to: Advance the standards of practice and service in the specialty of Anesthesiology. Aid in providing opportunities for study and training in the art and science of Anesthesiology. Promote the osteopathic concept of disease as related to Anesthesiology. Maintain and promote the highest moral and ethical standards in the practice of Anesthesiology. Establish standards for membership. Recognize outstanding accomplishment in the field of Anesthesiology or outstanding service to the organization on the part of any member by conferring the degree "Fellow in the American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists." The AOBA is one of 18 certifying Boards of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and is regulated by its Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists to administer examiniations resulting in certification awarded by the American Osteopathic Association.