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OMM for the Medical Specialties

2021 Virtual Convocation Program Brochure

March 17-21, 2021

Barbara Ann Zajdel, DO, FAAO, program chair

Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) and osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) was not intended to be relegated only to a specialty niche, but practiced by all physicians who are willing to learn and apply these principles. Every physician can easily incorporate the philosophy and principles of osteopathic medicine into patient care.

This Convocation will showcase physicians from various medical specialties and demonstrate their approach to utilizing osteopathic manipulative medicine and treatment in patient care.

Dermatology, neurology, cardiology, psychiatry, radiology, sports medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics/gynecology are just a few of the specialties that will be represented in this year’s presentations and workshops. Each physician will discuss how they incorporate the philosophy of OMM into their practice. Workshops will be focused on OMT techniques they incorporate into their busy practices.

AAO 2021 Virtual Convocation

Barbara Ann Zajdel, DO, FAAO2021 Convocation program chair

Who May Attend Convocation?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, 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.

Support Tomorrow’s Osteopathic PhysiciansContribute to the Nicholas S. Nicholas Fund and subsidize student registration fees. You can donate online, or you can use the mail-in registration form on page 11 of this brochure.

Virtual Convocation Cancellation and Refund PolicyAttendees will have access to the 2021 Convocation lectures, breakout sessions, presentations and other meetings and events using the virtual event app for up to (TBD) days following the event dates.

All cancellation requests must be received in writing.

An 90% refund will be granted when the cancellation request is received by Feb. 26, 2021.

An 80% refund will be granted when the cancellation request is received after Feb. 26, 2021.

To cancel your registration for the 2021 Convocation, the pre-Convocation course, or the post-Convocation Residency Directors’ Workshop, contact AAO Executive Director Sherri L. Quarles by emailing her at [email protected], faxing her at (317) 879-0563 or writing to her at the American Academy of Osteopathy, 3500 DePauw Blvd., Suite 1100, Indianapolis, IN 46268-1136.

OMM for the Medical Specialties

AAO 2021 Convocation will be fully virtual. Some events will be live and some will be pre-recorded. Both formats will provide you with an opportunity to ask questions within the platform. We will be offering as many of the previously scheduled sessions as pos-sible in one combined program based on Convocations of the past, within the limits of our virtual platform. All attendees, including students, will register for this combined program using a single registration link, to simplify virtual event operations.

Because the 2021 Convocation was orginally scheduled to be in the Central region, the schedule is operating on Central Daylight Time zone. All times listed in the schedule reflect CDT time. Please make note of this and plan your individual schedule accordingly.

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AAO 2021 Virtual Convocation Program Schedule Program is subject to change. All times are Central Time Zone. Contact Gennie Watts for AAO program questions.

Saturday, March 13 - Central Time Zone

Time (CDT) Title Presenter(s)

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pre-Convocation Course: Headaches for Non-OMM Specialists Leslie M. Ching, DO, course director

Sunday, March 14 - Central Time Zone


10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Pre-Convocation Course: Headaches for Non-OMM Specialists Leslie M. Ching, DO, course director

Tuesday, March 16 - Central Time Zone


10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Committee on Fellowship in the AAO Business Meeting

1:00-5:00 p.m. AAO Board of Trustees’ Meeting

5:00-7:00 p.m. AAO Education Committee Meeting

Wednesday, March 17 - Central Time Zone


7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Virtual Exhibit Hall Open

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Pediatric Special Interest Group

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Residents’ In-Service Written Exam

11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. AAO Board of Governors’ Meeting

12:00-4:00 p.m. SAAO Board of Governors’ Meeting

4:00-7:00 p.m. NUFA Program (NUFAs only) Michael S. Carnes, DO, FAAO

5:00-6:00 p.m. Opening Reception

7:00-9:00 p.m. Evening with the FAAOs Michael P. Rowane, DO, MS, FAAFP, FAAO

Thursday, March 18 - Central Time Zone


6:30-7:15 a.m. Morning Yoga Rebecca E. Giusti, DO


9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Lectures

9:00-9:05 a.m. Introduction from 2021 Convocation Program Chair Barbara Ann Zajdel, DO, FAAO

9:05-9:45 a.m. OMM and Neurology Mitchell L. Elkiss, DO

9:45-10:30 a.m. OMM and the Hospitalized Patient Hugh M. Ettlinger, DO, FAAO, FCA

10:30-11:15 a.m. OMM and the Pediatric Patient Ali Marie Carine, DO, FCOP

11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. “DERMS DO 5”: Applications of Osteopathy in Dermatology Gregory R. Delost, DO and Rachel Giesey, DO

12:00-3:00 p.m. SAAO Board of Governors’ Meeting

12:30-2:30 p.m. AAO Annual Business Meeting (Physician, associate, international, and supporter members only please)

3:00-4:30 p.m. Workshops

3:00-4:30 p.m. 01a Neurology and OMT/OMM Mitchell L. Elkiss, DO

3:00-4:30 p.m. 01b Hospital/Inpatient OMM/OMT Hugh M. Ettlinger, DO, FAAO, FCA

3:00-4:30 p.m. 01c Pediatrics and OMM/OMT Ali Marie Carine, DO, FCOP

3:00-4:30 p.m. 01d OMT for the Unscratchable Itch Gregory Raymond Delost, DO; Rachel Giesey, DO

3:00-4:30 p.m. 01e Sports Medicine Kurt P. Heinking, DO, FAAO


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5:00-6:30 p.m. 02a Neurology and OMT/OMM Mitchell L. Elkiss, DO

5:00-6:30 p.m. 02b Hospital/Inpatient OMM/OMT Hugh M. Ettlinger, DO, FAAO, FCA

5:00-6:30 p.m. 02c Pediatrics and OMM/OMT Ali Marie Carine, DO, FCOP

5:00-6:30 p.m. 02d OMT for the Unscratchable Itch Gregory Raymond Delost, DO; Rachel Giesey, DO

5:00-6:30 p.m. 02e Sports Medicine Kurt P. Heinking, DO, FAAO

5:00-7:00 p.m. LBORC-NUFA Research Poster Presentations and Judging

6:30-7:30 p.m. Gavel Club Reception (former AAO presidents and guests only)

7:00-8:30 p.m. LBORC Research Forum - RPM Grand Rounds

Friday, March 19 - Central Time Zone


6:30-7:15 a.m. Morning Meditation Rebecca E. Giusti, DO


9:00-11:30 a.m. Student Cranial Track

9:00-10:00 a.m. The Evidence for Cranial Annette E. Hulse, DO

10:00-11:30 a.m. Introduction to Osteopathy in the Cranial Field Annette E. Hulse, DO


9:00-10:00 a.m. OMM and Surgery Janet M. Krettek, DO

10:00-10:45 a.m. Applying Osteopathic Philosophy to the Care of OB/GYN Patients Anita L. Showalter, DO

11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Osteopathic Care for Newborns and Infants Mary Anne Morelli Haskell, DO, FACOP, FCA

12:00-12:45 p.m. OMM for the Busy Practice Ann L. Habenicht, DO, FAAO, FACOFP, CS

12:45-1:30 p.m. OMM on the Front Lines: Osteopathic Care for Military Members Ralph C. Walsh Jr., DO, Col, TXANG, MC, CFS

9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Resident Lecture Track

9:00-10:00 a.m. Osteopathic Functional Interpretation of Imaging Albert J. Kozar, DO, FAOASM, R-MSK

10:00-11:00 a.m. Getting Started in Private Practice after Residency Francis Yoo, DO

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. COVID/Lymphatics Hugh M. Ettlinger, DO, FAAO, FCA

12:00-1:00 p.m. Resident Panel Discussion Q&A Frank P. Goodman, DO, MS, moderator

Academy Members Save $300 or More on ConvocationOne of the benefits of membership in the American Academy of Osteopathy is discounted registration on Convocation, pre-Convocation courses and other courses. For $6 a week or just $1 a day, you can become a member of the professional specialty organization dedicated to you and osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM). Become an Academy member today.

Additional AAO member benefits include:

• referrals of patients through the “Find a Physician” tool both on the AAO website and at the FindOMM.org URL, as well as from calls to the AAO office.

• automatic acceptance of AAO-sponsored courses by the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, the only certifying board for manual medicine in the world today.

• discounts on books in the AAO’s online store. • complimentary subscription to The AAO Journal, published

electronically 4 times annually.• complimentary subscription to the online AAO Member News,

published 8 times annually.• weekly OsteoBlast e-newsletters, featuring research on manual

medicine from peer-reviewed journals around the world.



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1:30-3:00 p.m. RAAO Annual Business Meeting (Residents, interns and postdoc fellows only)


2:00-3:30 p.m. 03a Practical Application of OMT for Obstetric and Gynecology Patients

Anita L. Showalter, DO

2:00-3:00 p.m. 03b OMM in the First Two Years of Life Mary Anne Morelli Haskell, DO, FACOP, FCA

2:00-4:00 p.m. 03c Family Medicine/Urgent Care OMM/OMT for the Busy Prac-tice

Ann L. Habenicht, DO, FAAO, FACOFP, CS and Brian Loveless, DO

2:00-3:30 p.m. 03d OMT on the Front Lines: Osteopathic Care for Military Mem-bers

Ralph C. Walsh Jr., DO, Col, TXANG, MC, CFS

2:00-3:30 p.m. 03e General Surgery and OMM/OMT Janet M. Krettek, DO

2:30-4:00 p.m. Postdoctoral Training Committee Meeting

4:00-5:30 p.m. AAO Component Society Meeting President Paul R. Rennie, DO, FAAO and President-elect Richard G. Schuster, DO, moderators


4:00-5:30 p.m. 04a Practical Application of OMT for Obstetric and Gynecology Patients

Anita L. Showalter, DO

4:00-5:00 p.m. 04b OMM in the First Two Years of Life Mary Anne Morelli Haskell, DO, FACOP, FCA

4:00-6:00 p.m. 04c Family Medicine/Urgent Care OMM/OMT for the Busy Prac-tice

Ann L. Habenicht, DO, FAAO, FACOFP, CS and Brian Loveless, DO

4:00-5:30 p.m. 04d OMT on the Front Lines: Osteopathic Care for Military Mem-bers

Ralph C. Walsh Jr., DO, Col, TXANG, MC, CFS

4:00-5:30 p.m. 04e General Surgery and OMM/OMT Janet M. Krettek, DO

4:00-7:00 p.m. Residency Information Session and Job Fair Hugh M. Ettlinger, DO, FAAO, FCA

7:00-8:30 p.m. Alumni Receptions

Continuing Medical EducationThe AAO anticipates the Convocation will be approved for as many as 34 credits of AOA Category 1-A CME.

Anticipated CreditsLectures and Workshops (Thursday through Sunday) 25.5 creditsEvening with the FAAOs (Wednesday) 2 creditsLBORC Research Forum (Thursday) 1.5 creditsJudging LBORC-NUFA Poster Presentation (Thursday) 2 creditsConclave of Fellows (FAAOs only, Saturday) 2 creditsJudging A. Hollis Wolf Case Competition (Saturday) 1 credit

Credits for Pre-Convocation Course March 13-14

“Headaches for Non-OMM Specialists” 20 credits

Credits for Post-Convocation Course March 21

Residency Program Directors’ Workshop 5.5 credits

AAO Annual Business MeetingThe Academy’s full members should plan to attend the AAO annual business meeting on Thursday, March 18, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. CDT. At the meeting, AAO officers will present annual reports. Elections have been suspended for one year after members voted to approve a resolution suspending elections during a special meeting held on February 17. As a result, the current President, President-elect, Immediate Past-President and Nominating Committee members will conclude their relative terms in 2022, and trustees and governors will have their terms extended by one year: terms ending in 2021 are extended to 2022; terms ending in 2022, are extended to 2023, and terms ending in 2023 will extend to 2024.

Members not registered for 2021 Convocation who wish to attend the business meeting should email AAO Executive Director Sherri L. Quarles at [email protected] by March 1 to register for the annual business meeting.



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8:00-9:00 p.m. FAAO Social (FAAOs only)

9:00-10:30 p.m. Practice for A. Hollis Wolf Case Presentation

Saturday, March 20 - Central Time Zone


6:30-7:15 a.m. Morning Yoga Rebecca E. Giusti, DO


8:00-9:00 a.m. AAO International Affairs Advisory Council Meeting

9:00-10:30 a.m. Magoun Memorial Forum (FAAOs and NUFAs only)Magoun Memorial Forum (FAAOs and NUFAs only) Hugh M. Ettlinger, DO, FAAO, FCA, moderator

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Conclave of Fellows (FAAOs only) Kurt P. Heinking, DO, FAAO, moderator


9:00-10:00 a.m. OMM and the Dentist David N. Grimshaw, DO

10:00-11:00 a.m. OMM and PM&R José S. Figueroa, DO, FAOCPMR, FAAPMR

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Ouabain: Not Your Father’s Digitalis James C. Roberts, MD, FACC, FAARFM

12:00-1:00 p.m. Harold A. Blood, DO, FAAO, Memorial Lecture Michael A. Seffinger, DO, FAAFP


1:30-3:30 p.m. 05a Neurodegenerative Diseases and Osteopathy: What Can We Do? Sheri Anne Hull, DO

1:30-3:30 p.m. 05b Dental Issues Involving OMT and Use of Oral Appliances David N. Grimshaw, DO

1:30-3:30 p.m. 05c OMM and PM&R José S. Figueroa, DO, FAOCPMR, FAAPMR

1:30-3:30 p.m. 05d Influencing the Cardiovascular System with OMM Ryan Alan Seals, DO

1:30-3:30 p.m. 05e Faculty Development: Supporting ACGME Osteopathic Recog-nition

Michael P. Rowane, DO, MS, FAAFP, FAAO

2:00-4:00 p.m. A. Hollis Wolf Case Presentation Competition


4:00-6:00 p.m. 06a Neurodegenerative Diseases and Osteopathy: What Can We Do? Sheri Anne Hull, DO

4:00-6:00 p.m. 06b Dental Issues Involving OMT and Use of Oral Appliances David N. Grimshaw, DO

4:00-6:00 p.m. 06c OMM and PM&R José S. Figueroa, DO, FAOCPMR, FAAPMR

4:00-6:00 p.m. 06d Influencing the Cardiovascular System with OMM Ryan Alan Seals, DO

4:00-6:00 p.m. 06e Faculty Development: Supporting Osteopathic Scholarly Activity Michael P. Rowane, DO, MS, FAAFP, FAAO

4:30-5:00 p.m. Presentation of Awards

7:30-9:00 p.m. AAO Awards and Recognition Program

Sunday, March 21 - Central Time Zone


6:30-7:15 a.m. Morning Meditation Rebecca E. Giusti, DO


9:00-10:00 a.m. Medical Economics Judith A. O’Connell, DO, MHA, FAAO

10:00-11:00 a.m. Osteopathic Approach to Opioid Use Disorder Robert N. Agnello, DO, FACOFP

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Psychiatry and OMM/OMT Helene M. Alphonso, DO

12:00-1:00 p.m. Cardiothoracic Surgery and OMM: a Synergism Albert H. Yurvati, DO

1:00 p.m. Convocation adjourns

2:00-8:00 p.m. Post-Convocation Course: Residency Program Directors’ Workshop Darren L. Grunwaldt, DO


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LBORC-NUFA Research Poster PresentationsThe Louisa Burns Osteopathic Research Committee (LBORC) and the National Undergraduate Fellows Association (NUFA) are calling for submissions to their annual Research Poster Presentation. Posters will be displayed on Thursday, March 18, and Friday, March 19, during the 2021 Convocation.

Interested AAO and SAAO members should download and submit their poster entry form and abstracts to the AAO. All submissions must be received and dated no later than noon (12 p.m. EST) on February 1, 2021. Submissions will be notified no later than Feb. 15, of acceptance. For full details on the criteria for the poster, see the Academy’s website at academyofosteopathy.org/poster-presentations.

The 2021 Poster Presentation Session will be held virtually with online judging during Convocation. Only a certain subset of accepted posters may qualify for live virtual judging. You will be notified in advance of your acceptance, and if your poster qualifies for live judging. Winners will be announced at the student awards

ceremony and at the President’s banquet on Saturday, March 20. Please indicate your willingness to volunteer as a judge when you register for Convocation online or using the form on Page 11.

The LBORC-NUFA Research Poster Presentation is open to osteopathic medical students, interns, residents, researchers and practicing physicians. The first author of each poster must be a member of the AAO or the Student American Academy of Osteopathy. The first author of student and resident posters must be present during the judging at Convocation. All presenters must register for Convocation to gain access to the presentation area.

Submit your completed poster entry form and abstract no later than Feb. 1, 2021, to Kimberly J. Wolf, DO, c/o Debbie Cole at [email protected].

Find 2020 Posters OnlineThe winning posters and abstracts for the American Academy of Osteopathy’s LBORC-NUFA 2020 poster presentation can be viewed online at academyofosteopathy.org.

LBORC Research Forum: Research Proposal and Mentorship Grand RoundsOn Thursday, March 18, the Louisa Burns Osteopathic Research Committee (LBORC) will virtually host its annual research forum, Research Proposal and Mentorship (RPM) Grand Rounds, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. CDT. The purpose of this program is to assist physicians and osteopathic medical students in assessing research proposals and to facilitate the outcome of osteopathic research.

The format for this evening is similar to the TV show “Shark Tank” where aspiring investigators at any stage of their careers present their research proposals to the audience and a panel of experienced researchers. The audience directly engages both the investigators and the panelists to help audience members gain numerous pearls to refine their own research questions and identify ways to improve osteopathic research projects. Presenters will receive advice on their projects to increase the rigor of their study, and they have the opportunity for one of the experts to help mentor them during their study. Previous RPM Grand Rounds presenters will provide status updates on their projects at the beginning of this event.

Researchers interested in presenting proposals should download and submit an application no later than Jan. 31, 2021, to [email protected]. Proposals should clearly define the clinical relevance, research question, and testable hypothesis. They should include an overview of the study design, cohort to be studied, recruitment strategy, methodology, and projected timeline and budget. Learn more at academyofosteopathy.org/lborc-research-forum.

Please sign up for the forum when you register online for Convocation. Alternatively, you can register for Convocation and sign up for the research forum using the registration form included in this brochure on page 11.

You are encouraged to join the members of the LBORC for a very interactive, entertaining session to experience the process of research project development.


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Attention Residents: Look for these RAAO events at the 2021 Convocation!The 2021 Resident Track consists of a full day of resident-focused activities at Convocation on Friday, March 19:

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Morning lectures developed spe-cifically for residents based on feedback from previ-ous surveys. Topics include getting started in private practice after residency, COVID and lymphatics, a panel discussion, and more. Speakers are Albert J. Kozar, DO, FAOASM, R-MSK; Francis Yoo, DO; Hugh M. Ettlinger, DO, FAAO, FCA; and Frank Goodman, DO, MS.

1:30 to 3 p.m. • Join us for the RAAO Annual Business Meeting, where you will have the opportunity to elect your new Executive Council and vote on other impor-tant RAAO matters.

4 to 7 p.m. • Don’t miss the ONMM Residency Infor-mation Session and Job Fair. This is an opportunity for those looking for opportunities to further their educa-tion and/or careers in that special field of osteopathy known as Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (NMM/OMM). This event will

include opportunities for all levels who are seeking a position in the field of NMM/OMM at any stage in their careers after medical school. Learn about: postgraduate openings in ONMM; jobs at medical schools, hospitals, clinics and private practices looking for NMM/OMM spe-cialists; and resources for our AAO and RAAO members, including the benefits of membership in the only NMM/OMM specialty college in the United States. Be sure to watch for more information as we get closer to the date of this unprecedented event!

Post-Convocation Course Residency Program Directors’ WorkshopOn Sunday, March 21, 2021, from 2 to 8 p.m. CDT, members of the Postdoctoral Training Committee will facilitate the residency program directors’ workshop. The workshop is designed to address key concepts to assist residency program directors and administrators in their roles as educators. The workshop is open to anyone with an interest in osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine (ONMM) residencies, not just ONMM residency program directors. We also encourage the attendance of program coordinators.

Intended topics at the 2021 program directors’ workshop are still in process. Check the event registration page online for updated information or contact Amber Rausch as we get closer to the date. Anticipated likely topics will include updates from ACGME, preparing for the practical portion of the OMM board exam, and surviving residency programs in an intra and post COVID world.

All ONMM residency programs approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) must send their program directors or designated physician faculty to this annual workshop. ONMM residency directors must attend at least every two years, or send a qualified substitute in their place if they cannot attend. Newly appointed directors must attend at the first opportunity after their appointment. Register online or contact AAO Postdoctoral Liaison Amber Rausch at (317) 879-1881, ext. 216, or at [email protected] for more information about the workshop.


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Judges Needed: A. Hollis Wolf Case Presentation CompetitionThe Student American Academy of Osteopathy’s annual A. Hollis Wolf Case Presentation Competition will take place Saturday, March 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. CDT.

During the competition, students chosen from each SAAO chapter will have five minutes to present their cases. Students will demonstrate their understanding and application of osteopathic principles and treatment, their knowledge of pathophysiology and clinical aspects of their cases, and the impact of osteopathic care. Presenters will be judged on their presentation style, skill and slide design in addition to the students’ involvement in decision-making and delivering treatment.

The SAAO needs physicians to volunteer to judge the competition. Judges earn Category 1-A CME for participating. Indicate your willingness to volunteer when you register for Convocation online or using the form on Page 9. If selected, you will be contacted by the SAAO Executive Council to confirm your appointment to the judging panel.

Judges’ comments, but not scores, will be shared with presenters.

For more information, please contact SAAO vice chair Emily Willmann, OMS III, at [email protected].

2021 SAAO Virtual Fun RunThe SAAO’s fourth annual Fun Run is going virtual! Complete your 5K from anywhere, anytime between Wednesday, March 17 and Friday, March 19, during the week of Convocation.

After you complete your 5K, you will submit your time online. All times must be submitted by 5:30 p.m. CDT on Friday, March 19.

You may register for the 2021 SAAO Virtual Fun Run when you register online for Convocation, or if you do not plan to attend Convocation, you may sign up for the Fun Run only using this link: runsignup.com/Race/IN/Indianapolis/SAAOFunRun. There is $20 fee for physicians and $10 fee for students to participate.

Thank you for supporting this annual SAAO fundraiser! !

SAAO Silent Auction is Going VirtualIn 2016, the Student American Academy of Osteopathy began offering a fully silent auction. With the decision to make the 2021 Convocation a completely virtual experience, the SAAO will be utilizing an online auction system for this fundraiser.

Watch for further information from the SAAO about how to view the auction items and make your online bids!

For information on donating items to the auction, please contact Casey Koth, OMS III, the SAAO Executive Council’s secretary-treasurer, at [email protected]. Auction offerings often include medical devices, books, artwork and tasty treats.

Proceeds from the silent auction help to support the SAAO’s Convocation program for the following year.


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AAO 2021 Virtual Convocation Sponsorship and Exhibitor Levels

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What are the benefits?• Custom event app available for the web and mobile devices means that your company is always on display• In-app gamification encourages event attendees to visit exhibitors throughout the event for the chance to win prizes• Attendees can request meetings with Sponsors and Exhibitors using the in-app appointment feature• Sponsors have increased visibility through custom app homescreen ads and sponsored posts, sessions and notifications

What should you exhibit?• Computer equipment and programs, such as records systems• Education materials• Exercise equipment• Internship and residency programs• Medical office equipment• Osteopathic manipulative treatment tables• Pharmaceutical products and information• Preventive, nutritional and similar products• Other services that may benefit physicians or students

What is included?• Company profile in event app• Gamification - inclusion in event app scavenger hunt• Downloadable PDF included on company profile• Listing of Convocation attendees• Logo in the AAO Member News, the Academy’s newsletter• Participation in virtual exhibit hall• Rotating banner ad in event app • Logo on the AAO’s website• Complimentary ad in the Convocation digital workbook

AAO has partnered with RD Mobile to create a Virtual Event App for the 2021 Convocation and host a Virtual Exhibit Hall.

Attendees can use the app to:• Identify exhibitors/sponsors they’d like to visit• Access exhibitor/sponsor information and materials • Make notes about exhibitors/sponsors

Exhibitors/Sponsors can use the app to:• Highlight your products and services• Host an online information session for attendees in the virtual

exhibit hall

Exhibit at the AAO’s 2021 Virtual Convocation

Review the AAO’s 2021 Exhibitor Prospectus for more information about sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities.

http://www.academyofosteopathy.org/exhibitors

AAO 2021 Virtual Convocation Registration Form • March 17-21INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO REGISTER ONLINE AT ACADEMYOFOSTEOPATHY.ORG/CONVOCATION1. Type or print clearly in the spaces below. 2. Submit one completed form per registrant by:

• emailing the form and credit card information to [email protected].• faxing the form with your credit card information to (317) 879-0563.• mailing it with the appropriate fee to 2021 Convocation, American Academy of Osteopathy, 3500 DePauw Blvd., Suite 1100, Indianapolis, IN 46268-1136.

3. By registering for Convocation, you agree to abide by the AAO’s code of conduct, photo and video release and Convocation cancellation policy.

If you have any questions or want additional program information, call (317) 879-1881, ext. 212, or email [email protected].

REGISTRATION FEES

Registration Type Early Regular

Member (by 3/15) (3/16–3/17)

Active full member r $715 r $815Retired member r $535 r $635First two years in practice r $535 r $635Resident or intern r $510 r $610Student or NUFA member r $255 r $355Associate member r $715 r $815International affiliate r $715 r $815Supporter member r $715 r $815

Nonmember r $1,115 r $1,215Nonmember Student r $315 r $415

NICHOLAS S. NICHOLAS FUND

Contribute to help subsidize student registration fees.

r $100 donation r $25 donation r Other amountr $50 donation r $10 donation $___________

PAYMENT r Visa r MasterCard r Discover r Check made payable to the AAO

The Academy does not accept American Express.

MEALS AND EVENTS

SAAO Fun Run Virtual 5K (March 17-19) ($20 fee / $10 SAAO) r r

Opening Reception (March 17) r r

NUFA program (March 17) (NUFA members only) r r

Evening With the FAAOs (March 17) r r

AAO Annual Business Meeting (March 18) r r

(Physician, associate, international, and supporter members only)

Gavel Club Reception (March 18) r r

(former presidents and guests only)

LBORC’s Research Forum (March 18) r r

SAAO Mixer (March 18) (Students only) r r

RAAO Annual Business Meeting (March 19) r r

(Residents, interns and residency directors only)

FAAO Social (March 19) (FAAOs only) r r

NUFA social (March 19) (NUFA members only) r r

Magoun Memorial Forum (March 20) (FAAOs and NUFAs only) r r

Conclave of Fellows (March 20) (FAAOs only) r r

President’s Banquet (March 20) r r

Will not attend

Will attend

To complete your registration, choose lectures and workshops on next page.

POSTER AND CASE PRESENTATION JUDGING

Judging the LBORC-NUFA Research Poster PresentationThurday, March 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. CST. Category 1-A CME available.

r Please consider me as a judge for the LBORC-NUFA Poster Presentation.

Judging the A. Hollis Wolf Case Presentation CompetitionSaturday, March 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. CST. Category 1-A CME available

r Please consider me as a judge for the A. Hollis Wolf Case Presentation Competition.

FIRST NAME LAST NAME

NICKNAME FOR BADGE DEGREES, FELLOWSHIPS, DESIGNATIONS (e.g., DO, MD, PhD, FAAO, FACOFP, etc.)

STREET ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP CODE COUNTRY (IF NOT U.S.)

DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER AOA NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

CREDIT CARD NUMBER

EXPIRATION DATE NAME ON CARD

CVV NUMBER SIGNATURE

CREDIT CARD BILLING ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE)

I AM: r C-NMM r C-SPOMM

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Lectures

Thursday, March 18 • 3–4:30 p.m. CST (1.5 CME)Thursday, March 18 • 3–4:30 p.m. CST (1.5 CME)

01a: “Neurology and OMT/OMM,” Mitchell L. Elkiss, DO

01b: “Hospital/Inpatient OMM/OMT,” Hugh M. Ettlinger, DO, FAAO, FCA

01c: “Pediatrics and OMM/OMT,” Ali Marie Carine, DO, FCOP

01d: “OMT for the Unscratchable Itch,” Gregory Raymond Delost, DO and Rachel Giesey, DO

01e: “Sports Medicine,” Kurt P. Heinking, DO, FAAO

Thursday, March 18 • 5–6:30 p.m. CST (1.5 CME)Thursday, March 18 • 5–6:30 p.m. CST (1.5 CME)

02a: “Neurology and OMT/OMM,” Mitchell L. Elkiss, DO

02b: “Hospital/Inpatient OMM/OMT,” Hugh M. Ettlinger, DO, FAAO, FCA

02c: “Pediatrics and OMM/OMT,” Ali Marie Carine, DO, FCOP

02d: “OMT for the Unscratchable Itch,” Gregory Raymond Delost, DO and Rachel Giesey, DO

02e: “Sports Medicine,” Kurt P. Heinking, DO, FAAO

Friday, March 19 • 2–4 p.m. CST (1, 1.5 or 2 CME)Friday, March 19 • 2–4 p.m. CST (1, 1.5 or 2 CME)

03a: “Practical Application of OMT for Obstetric and Gynecology Patients,” Anita L. Showalter, DO

03b: “OMM in the First Two Years of Life,” Mary Anne Morelli Haskell, DO, FACOP, FCA

03c: “Family Medicine/Urgent Care OMM/OMT for the Busy Practice,” Ann L. Habenicht, DO, FAAO, FACOFP, CS and Brian Loveless, DO

03d: “OMM on the Front Lines: Osteopathic Approach to our Military Warriors,” Ralph C. Walsh Jr., DO, Col, TXANG, MC, CFS

03e: “General Surgery and OMM/OMT,” Janet M. Krettek, DO

Convocation Lectures and Workshops

r General session: General session: Thursday, March 18, Thursday, March 18, 9 a.m.––noon (3 CME)r Student Cranial Track (SAAOs only): Friday, March 19, 9 Student Cranial Track (SAAOs only): Friday, March 19, 9––11:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.r Resident Track (RAAOs only): Friday, March 19, 9 a.m. Resident Track (RAAOs only): Friday, March 19, 9 a.m.––1 p.m. (4 CME)1 p.m. (4 CME)r General session: General session: Friday, March 19, 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (4.5 CME)Friday, March 19, 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (4.5 CME)r General session: General session: Saturday, March 20, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (4 CME)Saturday, March 20, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (4 CME)r Magoun Memorial Forum (FAAOs and NUFAs only): Saturday, March 20, Magoun Memorial Forum (FAAOs and NUFAs only): Saturday, March 20,

9–10:30 a.m. (1.5 CME)9–10:30 a.m. (1.5 CME)r Conclave of Fellows (FAAOs only): Saturday, March 20, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. (2 CME)Conclave of Fellows (FAAOs only): Saturday, March 20, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. (2 CME)r General session: Sunday, March 21, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (4 CME)General session: Sunday, March 21, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (4 CME)

Indicate all lecture and breakout sessions you plan to attend. You will receive CME for all of the lectures and workshops that you attend during the virtual event. Descriptions of the lectures and workshops will be posted online as they are provided. All times are Central (CST).

Workshops

Friday, March 19 • 4–6 p.m. CST (1, 1.5 or 2 CME)Friday, March 19 • 4–6 p.m. CST (1, 1.5 or 2 CME)

04a: “Practical Application of OMT for Obstetric and Gynecology Patients,” Anita L. Showalter, DO

04b: “OMM in the First Two Years of Life,” Mary Anne Morelli Haskell, DO, FACOP, FCA

04c: “Family Medicine/Urgent Care OMM/OMT for the Busy Practice,” Ann L. Habenicht, DO, FAAO, FACOFP, CS and Brian Loveless, DO

04d: “OMM on the Front Lines: Osteopathic Approach to our Military Warriors,” Ralph C. Walsh Jr., DO, Col, TXANG, MC, CFS

04e: “General Surgery and OMM/OMT,” Janet M. Krettek, DO

Saturday, March 20 • 1:30–3:30 p.m. CST (2 CME)Saturday, March 20 • 1:30–3:30 p.m. CST (2 CME)

05a: “Neurodegenerative Diseases and Osteopathy: What Can We Do?,” Sheri Anne Hull, DO

05b: “Dental Issues Involving OMT and Use of Oral Appliances,” David N. Grimshaw, DO

05c: “OMM and PM&R,” José S. Figueroa, DO, FAOCPMR, FAAPMR

05d: “Influencing the Cardiovascular System with Osteopathic Manipulation,” Ryan Alan Seals, DO

05e: "Faculty Development: Supporting ACGME Osteopathic Recognition," Michael P. Rowane, DO, MS, FAAFP, FAAO

Saturday, March 20 • 4–6 p.m. CST (2 CME)Saturday, March 20 • 4–6 p.m. CST (2 CME)

06a: “Neurodegenerative Diseases and Osteopathy: What Can We Do?,” Sheri Anne Hull, DO

06b: “Dental Issues Involving OMT and Use of Oral Appliances,” David N. Grimshaw, DO

06c: “OMM and PM&R,” José S. Figueroa, DO, FAOCPMR, FAAPMR

06d: “Influencing the Cardiovascular System with Osteopathic Manipulation,” Ryan Alan Seals, DO

06e: “Faculty Development: Supporting Osteopathic Scholarly Activity,” Michael P. Rowane, DO, MS, FAAFP, FAAO

Full name and degrees:

For each set of concurrent sessions, pick three, numbering them from 1 to 3 (first to last). In most cases, the workshops in the early afternoon are repeated in the late afternoon. Descriptions of the workshops will be posted online as they are provided. All times are Central (CST).

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Documents

OMM for the Medical Specialtiesfiles.academyofosteopathy.org/convo/2021/2021... · registration form on page 11 of this brochure. Virtual Convocation Cancellation and Refund Policy