AAO & AOASM Convocation 2022Trauma: An Osteopathic Perspective of Body, Mind, and SpiritShawn R. Kerger, DO, FAOASM, Program Chair for AAOAnd Priscilla Tu, DO, FAOASM, FAAFP Program Chair for AOASM CME Self AttestationEvent SurveyA person is a unit of body, mind, and spirit – this is a core tenet of osteopathic philosophy. This year’s conference will review the latest updates of each of these aspects and their impacts on our patients with a history of trauma. For the first time, the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO), and the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (AOASM) are teaming up to explore these relationships, particularly in the athletic population.
CME: 30.5 credits of AOA Category 1-A CME anticipated Health & SafetyAAO is following the guidance of the CDC for the AAO & AOASM Convocation in March of 2022, in Orlando, Florida. We will provide hand sanitizer throughout the area of the hotel that we are using, and the wearing of masks will be required. Read the Convocation 2022 Mask Mandate and COVID-19 Liability WaiverWe appreciate your understanding of the position AAO is in with the timing and arrangements of our commitments. We appreciate your membership and hope that we can have better days ahead. Paul R. Rennie, DO, FAAO, AAO president Exhibit At ConvocationAAO Convocation: In 2018, the AAO’s Convocation attracted more than 1,200 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. AOASM Clinical Conference: The exposition is designed to update sports medicine practitioners’ knowledge of products, information, services, literature, and equipment pertinent to the treatment of their patients. Exhibited materials must enhance the education of the attendees. In 2019, the AOASM Clinical Conference with another organization brought together about 400 osteopathic sports medicine physicians. Exhibit HallThe Convocation exhibit hall is conveniently located adjacent to the lecture area and breakout sessions. While practicing osteopathic physicians attend lectures each morning and breakout sessions each afternoon, osteopathic medical students attend breakout sessions each morning and lectures each afternoon. The exhibit hall is perfectly situated for maximum exposure as physicians and students move between lectures and breakout sessions. Exhibit Booths open for purchase: No booths remaining.Download the Exhibitor Prospectus for sponsorship information. AAO Convocation Cancellation & Refund PolicyAll cancellation requests must be received in writing. 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. 21, 2022. After Feb. 21, registrants who cancel may apply up to 50% of their registration fee to another AAO or AOASM 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 or AOASM courses. Meal tickets are non-refundable, and there is no discount for not attending food functions covered by the main registration fee. To cancel your registration for the 2022 Convocation and/or the pre-Convocation courses, contact AAO Executive Director, 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 Convocations2023: March 15-19, The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado Convocation 2022 Mask MandateAmerican Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) is following the guidance of the CDC for the American Academy of Osteopathy & American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (AOASM) Convocation in March of 2022, in Orlando, Florida. AAO/AOASM will provide hand sanitizer throughout the area of the hotel that we are using, and the wearing of masks will be required. Mask guidelines are listed below. We appreciate your understanding of the position AAO and the AOASM. All participants attending the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) / the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (AOASM) / the Osteopathic Cranial Academy (OCA) Pre-Convocation and Convocation events are required to wear masks in all event areas indoor spaces at Rosen Shingle Creek except while eating or drinking. This requirement protects every participant by providing an important layer of prevention against the virus. Layering protective measures – vaccine, masking, distancing, and handwashing – gives us the best possible chance at not having our educational activities disrupted by individuals getting exposed or sick and needing to quarantine or isolate. Everyone attending or participating in pre-Convocation or Convocation who sees others not wearing a mask or wearing a mask improperly are expected to address the issue according to the recommendations below. We all have a shared responsibility to hold each other accountable for the public health measures that will help keep our community safe.
The following are attributes of masks needed to fulfill the requirements of the Convocation Mask Mandate. We are following the CDC guidance.
The following attributes are additionally acceptable as long as masks meet the requirements above.
The following do not fulfill the requirements of the CDC.
Additional guidance on the use of masks to slow the spread of COVID-19 is available on the CDC website. For those who chose not to wear a mask: You will be asked to leave the convocation event area until you are willing to comply with the mandate.
If you become aggressive or violent, law enforcement will be called. No refund will be given if the mask mandate is violated; the mask mandate terms and conditions were required on registration, and you stated that you have read and agreed with the terms. We know that it will not get to this point. We want everyone to be able to participate in a safe environment. Coronavirus/COVID-19 Liability Waiver for 2022 American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) / the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (AOASM) ConvocationThe novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious. People reportedly can be infected and show no symptoms and therefore spread the disease. Evidence has shown that COVID-19 can cause serious and potentially life-threatening illness and even death. American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO), and American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (AOASM) cannot prevent you from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 while utilizing the Convocation event area services or premises. It is not possible to prevent against the presence of the disease. Therefore, if you choose to utilize Convocation services and/or enter the Convocation area premises, you may be exposing yourself to and/or increasing your risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19. I acknowledge the contagious nature of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and that the CDC and many other public health authorities still recommend practicing social distancing. I further acknowledge that American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO), and American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (AOASM) has put in place preventive measures to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19. ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I have read and understood the above warning concerning COVID-19. I hereby voluntarily choose to accept the risk of contracting COVID-19 for myself in order to utilize American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO), and American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (AOASM) services and enter Convocation premises. These services are of such value to me that I accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19 in order to utilize American Academy of Osteopathy’s services and premises in person. I acknowledge that I must comply with all set procedures to reduce the spread while attending my meetings, courses, and events. I attest that:
I hereby release and agree to hold American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO), and American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (AOASM) and its board members, officers, agents and employees harmless from, and waive on behalf of myself, my heirs, and any personal representatives any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and compensation for damage or loss to myself and/or property that may be caused by any act, or failure to act by either Academy, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any services received from American Academy of Osteopathy and/or American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (AOASM). I understand that this release discharges American Academy of Osteopathy and American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (AOASM) and its board members, officers, agents, and employees from any liability or claim that I, my heirs, or any personal representatives may have against the Academy with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to, any services received from American Academy of Osteopathy. |