AAO Convocation 2024AttendeesAAO Research ActivitiesExhibitors
Convocation 2024 is back at THE BROADMOOR on March 6-10, 2024Program chair: Sajid Surve, DO Theme: Maximizing Human Performance Program Description: One of the central tenets of osteopathy is the restoration of function in patients who have suffered from an injury or illness. In this conference, we will explore the other end of the spectrum, where osteopathy is used to maximize human performance in special populations of patients who push their bodies to their limits. Attendees will learn the principles of optimization, as well as care for special populations such as athletes, performing artists, and military personnel. The conference will also discuss maximizing the performance of osteopathic medical students and residents as they strive to incorporate osteopathic principles into their clinical training.
Registration
The Broadmoor Housing registration (Physicians: select Attendee; Students, select Students) Don't forget to register for your Pre-Convocation Course!
AAO Research ActivitiesResearch Poster Presentations sponsored by the Louisa Burns Osteopathic Research Committee (LBORC) and the National Undergraduates Fellows Association (NUFA) – in the exhibit hall. Looking for deadlines and additional details? Find them in the 2023-24 Student Notebook. Research Forum sponsored by the LBORC as the Research Proposal and Mentorship (RPM) Grand Rounds – Thursday evening.
Health & SafetyAAO is following the guidance of the CDC for Convocation. We will provide hand sanitizer throughout the area of the hotel that we are using.
Exhibit At Convocation9/28/23: Exhibit Hall is not yet ready for reservations; please email [email protected] to get on the exhibitor mailing list to be notified when it is open. In 2023, the AAO’s Convocation attracted more than 1,100 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. 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, 2024. After Feb. 21, registrants who cancel may apply up to 50% of their registration fee to another AAO 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 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 2024 Convocation and/or the pre-Convocation courses, contact AAO CEO 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 Convocations2025: March 26-30, Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, Florida |
