ABOUT RAAO

The Resident American Academy of Osteopathy (previously the Postgraduate American Academy of Osteopathy) is a membership section of the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO). It was developed to serve osteopathic resident physicians in postgraduate training.

Join The RAAO

RAAO Goals:

  • to promote utilization and continued education of osteopathic principles and practice (OPP) in postgraduate training programs;
  • to provide a network for interns and residents interested in OPP;
  • to identify interns and residents at the annual AAO Convocation;
  • to provide a platform for interns’ and residents’ issues at the AAO; and
  • to provide AAO representation for interns and residents at the AOA level.

Read the RAAO Bylaws.

Membership in the RAAO is open to osteopathic medical graduates currently receiving internship or residency training in any specialty. Click here for membership rates.

As a member of the RAAO you are entitled to all the membership benefits of the American Academy of Osteopathy. In addition, RAAO members enjoy the following benefits:

RAAO Member Benefits

  • Members enjoy lower fees for AAO CME courses and Convocation.
  • The Academy’s large network of over 1,000 new physicians and RAAO members provide information and support for the various challenges faced in the ever-evolving medical field. Join in the conversation on Facebook, in person at Convocation or at other conventions such as the AOA OMED or state and local organizations.
  • For residents who are interested in doing a 12 month ONMM3 pathway, there is no better opportunity to become familiar with the programs, get to know the program directors and begin establishing contacts who can help you find the program that is right for you. View current ONMM Residency Programs.
  • RAAO membership provides opportunities to develop osteopathic research projects during residency with access to the Louisa Burns Osteopathic Research Committee and the Foundation for Osteopathic Research and Continuous Education (FORCE).
  • The RAAO Mentor Program, open to all AAO members but focused on residents, is an excellent opportunity to share your recently acquired wisdom with medical students facing challenges you recently experienced.
  • Your exceptional work in the field of osteopathic medicine may be rewarded with the AAO Resident of the Year Award.

If you have any questions about membership, leadership positions or issues related to postgraduate OMT, feel free to contact the AAO or email the RAAO chair at [email protected].