American Academy of Osteopathy Leaders in Osteopathic Manipulative MedicineThe American Academy of Osteopathy is an osteopathic medical society with a focused educational mission. Founded in 1937, the AAO was established to teach, advocate and research the science, art and philosophy of osteopathic medicine, emphasizing the integration of osteopathic principles, practices and manipulative treatment in patient care. Join TodayPhysicians | Residents | Students | Member Login | Password Reset AAO & AOASM 2022 ConvocationTrauma: An Osteopathic Perspective of Body, Mind, and Spirit | March 23-27, 2022 Thank you to everyone who attended Convocation 2022 and made it a great success. Event Survey: https://form.jotform.com/220904689063157
CME Self Attestation: https://form.jotform.com/220893246822156 What is an Osteopathic Physician?Osteopathic physicians (DOs) attend fully licensed medical schools just like MDs, but in addition to the standard medical curriculum, DOs learn how to approach patients differently, treating the whole person rather than the symptoms. In addition, some DOs specialize in osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), using their hands to diagnose, treat and prevent illness or injury. Using OMT, they will move your muscles and joints with a variety of techniques, including stretching, gentle pressure and resistance. Osteopathy FAQ |