AAO Convocation

Bridging Research & Practice to Advance Osteopathic Medicine

The 2027 AAO Convocation will highlight the vital relationship between clinical practice and research in advancing osteopathic medicine. Clinical encounters often spark the most meaningful research questions, while research findings validate and strengthen the principles and practices at the heart of the profession.

Featured presentations and hands-on workshops from osteopathic leaders will span pediatrics, adult pain, sports medicine, geriatrics, and neurodegenerative concerns, with clinical insights supported by scientific evidence. In the spirit of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, who pushed the boundaries of medicine and encouraged scientific curiosity, the conference will show how osteopathic medicine continues to grow, innovate, and advance patient care.

How to Register in 3 Steps

1. Make sure your membership is current. Member rates only apply to active 2026-2027 memberships. If you have not renewed yet, renew first, then come back to register.

2. Click "Register Now" below, then select VERIFY YOUR AAO MEMBERSHIP. This is the button shown in the image below.

3. If you are not logged in to your AAO account, you will be directed to our website to log in. Your member pricing will load automatically once you are signed in.

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Hotel Accommodations

Discounted room blocks are available for Convocation attendees. Rooms are limited and first-come, first-served, so we encourage you to book early.

Exhibit at Convocation

Share your products and services with osteopathic physicians, residents, and students dedicated to osteopathic principles and manipulative medicine. To reserve your space, complete the exhibitor agreement.

Exhibitor Agreement →

Who May Attend?

AAO programs are designed to enhance the philosophical foundation, palpatory diagnostic skills, and manipulative techniques of AAO members, nonmember DOs, others licensed for the unlimited scope of practice of medicine, and those in programs leading to such licensure.

Other health care professionals are welcome to learn about osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) at AAO programs. However, attending Convocation or Pre-Convocation courses is not a substitute for graduating from osteopathic medical school and completing graduate medical education, and does not provide the training needed to practice OMM.

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