The Foundation for Osteopathic Dermatology was founded in 2002 by the AOCD as a unique extension of the Osteopathic Dermatology community. Its purpose is to improve the standards of the practice of Osteopathic Dermatology by raising awareness, providing public health information, conducting charitable events, and supporting research through grants and awards given to those applicants under the jurisdiction of Osteopathic Dermatology Physicians.