Created from frustration

The idea for the American Society of Osteoporosis Providers was born years ago

Dudley’s Story

The mountains of research, knowledge, protocols, and processes for finding patients are amazing when starting a bone health clinic! The challenge is: How do I get training to actually see and treat patients? It is apparent that a one-stop resource of training, knowledge, and support is missing.

Certificate programs provide more questions than answers. Developing a network of established providers is critical but proves challenging and time-consuming. Anne Lake, one of my earliest and most trusted mentors, along with two members of my management staff who were equally as excited to develop an exceptional program, became my early and ongoing network. As my program became more established, I became one of the “networks” to assist other providers nationwide.

Two questions sat for years: First, “What would happen if there was a one-stop training and support network for new and established providers of osteoporosis and bone health (OBH) at all levels?” Second, “How can we take what has been learned by the giants of our specialty and turn that into action at the provider level?”

After much discussion between Anne and myself, the American Society of Osteoporosis Providers (ASOP) was started.

At the ASOP, we will strive to provide a baseline of osteoporosis and bone health knowledge, allowing new or experienced professionals to become educated at their own level of interest.

If you treat patients in an FP/IM clinic, run a dedicated bone health/pre-surgical optimization program, or do something in between, certification testing will provide you with a training pathway and recognize your commitment to excellence, making you feel valued and respected.

In addition, the entire healthcare chain involved in OBH care, research, services, supplies, or information to patients or providers involved in all aspects of care relating to OBH can benefit from the information we provide.

Our program is designed to make your professional life easier. We provide a centralized hub for information management, including protocols and feedback, as well as a comprehensive listing of other HCPs treating OBH nationwide. This means you can focus on what you do best, knowing that the support you need is always at your fingertips, and you are part of a connected community.

Your patients can benefit from finding local HCPs in OBH management from our site.