AAO Convocation

March 18-22, 2026

William M. Foley, DO, MSc, AAO Convocation 2026 Program Chair
Stefan Hagopian, DO, FAAO, AAO 2025-26 President

Mastering Technique, Precision, and Perception

This conference, Mastering Technique, Precision, and Perception, is designed to meet the evolving needs of practicing osteopathic physicians by focusing on the refinement of Osteopathic skills through practical, clinically grounded education. It brings together a distinguished faculty of clinicians who not only demonstrate technical excellence but have also built thriving, traditional osteopathic private practices. These presenters will share how their unique approaches to patient care—rooted in osteopathic principles, perceptual skill, and anatomical precision—have led to clinical success and sustainable, fulfilling careers. Through expert-led lectures and hands-on workshops participants will gain practical tools for delivering high-impact treatments efficiently and effectively.

By highlighting the connection between hands-on mastery and real-world success, the conference will offer valuable insights for physicians currently in private practice, those aspiring to open or grow their own practices, and students and residents seeking inspiration and direction. Attendees will learn not only how to sharpen their diagnostic and treatment capabilities, but also how to cultivate a practice model that reflects the depth and values of the osteopathic tradition. With a curriculum grounded in anatomy, the latest clinical science, and refined perceptual development, this event is both a skill-building intensive and a celebration of what is possible in osteopathic medicine today.

Location: The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado 

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March 26-30, 2025

Dates: March 26-30, 2025
Location: Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, Florida
Program Chair: Sean Moloney, DO
CME: Up to 34 Cat. 1-A NMM-specific credits allowed

Download the Physician Schedule (Lectures & Workshops only) (PDF)
Download the Student Schedule (Lectures & Workshops only) (PDF)

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Speaker Presentations

Speaker presentations are available in the GoEngage app and are now available on the website for download.

If you missed any of the lectures, recordings will be available to all attendees for 1-B CME this summer. Look for an email with the recordings in a few months.

CME Self Attestation
AOA has approved AAO Convocation 2025 for up to 34 hours of category 1-A CME credit. Click here to claim your CME. If you will need a certificate OR need your AOA CME processed sooner than May 15th, please fill out the form and forward the confirmation email you receive to Dreonna Howard.

 

Exhibit At Convocation

In 2025, the AAO’s Convocation attracted more than 1,400 registered attendees, mostly practicing osteopath­ic physicians, residents, and medical students. The majority of physician attendees specialize in family medicine and other primary care fields, and many at­tendees are believers in complementary and alternative medicine. Many make their major yearly purchases at Convocation, and they rely on this event to learn about new medical programs, equipment and other innova­tions.

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AAO Convocation Cancellation & Refund Policy

All cancellation requests must be received in writing. Meal tickets are non-refundable, and there is no discount for not attending food functions covered by the main registration fee.

All cancellations must be received in writing. An administrative fee of 20% of the total registration fee will be charged for cancellations made by Feb. 20, 2026.

After Feb. 20, registrants who cancel may apply up to 50% of their registration fee to another AAO continuing medical education course that is scheduled within the next 12 months. The remainder of the fee will not be refunded or applied to other AAO courses.

To cancel your registration for the 2025 Convocation and/or the pre-Convocation courses, contact AAO CEO Sherri L. Quarles, by emailing her with “Convocation Cancellation” in the subject line at [email protected] or write to her at the American Academy of Osteopathy, 3500 DePauw Blvd., Suite 1100, Indianapolis, IN 46268-1136.

 

Who May Attend Convocation?

The AAO’s primary educational objective is to provide programs that enhance the philosophical foundation, palpatory diagnostic skills, and manipulative techniques of AAO members, nonmember DOs, other individuals who are licensed for the unlimited scope of practice of medicine, and those in programs leading to such licensure.

Although other health care professionals are welcome to learn about osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) at AAO programs, attending the AAO’s Convocation or its Pre-Convocation courses is not a substitute for graduating from osteopathic medical school and completing graduate medical education. Simply participating in continuing medical education programs in manual techniques does not provide the necessary training and skills to practice OMM.

 

Upcoming Convocations

2027: March 17-21, The Hilton Anatole, Dallas, Texas
2028: March 29-April 2, Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, Florida
2029: March 14-18, The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado