Continuing Medical Education (CME) CoursesThe American Academy of Osteopathy strives to be a pre-eminent, worldwide source of education on osteopathic medicine, specifically the basic osteopathic principles, palpatory diagnosis and osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) that comprise traditional osteopathy. We firmly believe that osteopathic manipulative medicine should be a first-line approach to treating patients with a variety of complaints, and to that end, the Academy leaders develop and teach manipulative skills to physicians in a variety of ways, so they, in turn, may better serve their patients. Each March, the AAO’s hosts its annual Convocation, a full four days of lectures and hands-on workshops to refresh osteopathic principles and skills. In addition, we partner with other specialty colleges each fall at the American Osteopathic Association's annual OMED, and we host various one- to four-day hands-on workshops throughout the year. The AAO’s Education Committee works hard to provide opportunities for physicians in all stages of their careers, and more opportunities are added regularly throughout the year. See also the list of upcoming CME opportunities from friends of the Academy. CoursesCourse details subject to change.
AAO Continues to Provide Highest CME StandardThe American Osteopathic Association changed their continuing medical education requirements for the 2019-21 cycle. The Academy is an AOA Category 1-A CME sponsor. We will continue to ensure our speakers and courses are properly credentialed to count as the general Category 1-A CME as required by the AOA and make sure that CME is reported as such to the AOA to be added to your CME cycle reports. You know that we are the specialty college that represents and advocates for neuromusculoskeletal medicine/osteopathic manipulative medicine (NMM/OMM). In addition to the requirements of the AOA, our educational offerings will meet the high standards for NMM/OMM specialty-specific credit. The CME offered by our Academy will count for both Category 1-A CME for your AOA requirements and for NMM specialty-specific credits that you may need to provide for other purposes such as state licensing requirements and insurance, and for your own desire to continue learning and growing in your chosen specialty. Thank you for your continued support of the AAO. Upcoming Events
A Comprehensive, Clinical Osteopathic Approach to Headaches for Non-OMM Specialists A Comprehensive, Clinical Osteopathic Approach to Headaches for Non-OMM SpecialistsNovember 11-13, 2022
A Fascial Approach to the Thoracic VisceraFebruary 10-12, 2023
Ligamentous Articular Strain CoursePre-Convocation 2023June 1-4, 2023
Introduction to Osteopathic Manipulative MedicineAOBNMM Board PreparationSeptember 27, 2022 AOBNMM Cognitive Certification Board PrepSeptember 10, 2022 AOBNMM Oral Certification Board Prep Sep. 10September 14, 2022 AOBNMM Oral Certification Board Prep Sep. 14October 1, 2022AOBNMM Practical Certification Board Prep AOBNMM Practical Certification Board PrepOn-Demand CMEThe Korr Symposium: The Man, the Scientist, the Philosopher The Korr SymposiumOsteopathic Support for the Breastfeeding Dyad Osteopathic Support for the Breastfeeding Dyad
The Still-Hildreth Sanatorium and the Future of Osteopathic Psychiatry The Still-Hildreth Sanatorium
Past Convocations & ConferencesNew Horizons in Osteopathic Medicine (OMED 2020) New Horizons in Osteopathic Medicine (OMED 2020)OMM for the Medical Specialties (2021 Convocation)
Program Chair: Barbara Ann Zajdel, DO, FAAO On-demand virtual lectures No CME available 2021 AAO ConvocationMichael P. Rowane, DO, MS, FAAFP, FAAO, course director Osteopathic Masters Series 1OMED 2021
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Convocation 2022
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E-LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESA Current Osteopathic Perspective: Or, One Advocate’s Belief (2020 Thomas L. Northup Lecture) Free Course: 2020 Northup LectureThe Philosophy of Osteopathic Medicine Free Course: The Philosophy of Osteopathic MedicineCANCELLATION POLICYThe American Academy of Osteopathy reserves the right to cancel an educational program if an insufficient number of physicians register. Sufficient registrations must be received 30 days prior to the opening of the course. If you are considering registering for a course less than 30 days prior to the opening, contact the Academy office before making travel plans. In the event of course cancellation due to lack of registrations, all registration money will be refunded. Cancellations from participants received in writing and signed 30 or more days before the course opening may receive an 80 percent refund of their registration fee. For cancellations received in writing less than 30 days before the course opening, registrants may transfer 80 percent of their registration fee to another course to be held within the next 12 months. Registrants who fail to appear for an AAO program can transfer up to 50 percent of their registration fee to another AAO educational program to be held within the next 12 months if a written and signed explanation is received at the AAO office within 10 days of the scheduled course. All other cancellations will receive no refund or transfer of registration fees. |