Life in Motion
2015 AAO Convocation
The Science, Philosophy
and Art of Osteopathic Medicine
Richard G. Schuster, DO, program chair
Didactic program for osteopathic medical students
March 11-15, 2015
Louisville Marriott Downtown
and the Kentucky International
Convention Center
Life in Motion: The Science, Philosophy and Art
of Osteopathic Medicine
Richard G. Schuster, DO, 2015 Convocation program chair
Built around Andrew Taylor Still’s concept that every human being is a combination of mind, matter and motion, the
AAO’s 2015 Convocation will explore motion as it relates to the science, philosophy and art of osteopathic medicine.
Richard G.
The job of integrating these concepts into the didactic program for the Student American Academy of Osteopathy
Schuster, DO,
and the National Undergraduate Fellows Association fell to the SAAO Council. I thank the following members of
program chair
the SAAO Council for their hard work on the SAAO-NUFA program, and I congratulate them on what they have
achieved: Council Chair Joseph R. Lewis, OMS IV; Vice Chair Nicholas Scott Mills, OMS III; Secretary-treasurer Hanalore Alvarez
Alupay, OMS III, National Coordinator Kyle M. Judkins, OMS IV; and NUFA Liaison Daniel Bruce Mabardy, OMS III.
SAAO-NUFA Convocation Schedule
Wednesday, March 11
(All times are Eastern)
11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Visit with the exhibitors and lunch on your own
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
SAAO Board of Governors’ meeting
Afternoon Lectures
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Registration open
3–4 p.m.
4–5 p.m.
Welcome and Introduction
“Integration of OMM With an MD Preceptor,”
Michael P. Rowane, DO, FAAO
4–7 p.m.
NUFA program
4–5 p.m.
5–7 p.m.
Opening reception
7–9 p.m.
Evening With the FAAOs
“Total Body Adjustment for Children With
Neurological Disorders: Beyond the Treatment
Table,” Jorge Aranda, BSc Ost Med (Honors),
MSc Ped Ost
9–11 p.m.
Evening With the Stars
5-6 p.m.
“The Still Technique,” Dennis J. Dowling, DO,
FAAO
6:30–8 p.m.
Pediatric Special Interest Group
6:30–8 p.m.
Louisa Burns Osteopathic Research Committee’s
Research Forum (open to students) (see Page 8)
8–10 p.m.
Evening With the Stars and Stripes
10 p.m.–1 a.m.
SAAO mixer
Thursday, March 12
7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Registration open
7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Exhibit hall open
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Osteopathic Education Service open
8–9:30 a.m.—Breakout sessions (ticket required)
1As: “Manipulative Medicine Approach to Common Sports-Related
Injuries,” Kurt P. Heinking, DO, FAAO
1Bs: “OMT Without an OMT Table,” Ann L. Habenicht, DO, FAAO
1Cs: “90-Second Counterstrain,” William H. Devine, DO
1Ds: “An Introduction to Osteopathy in the Cranial Field—Part I,”
Daniel Albert Shadoan, DO, and Thomas A. Moorcroft, DO
1Es: “Spray and Stretch,” Michael L. Kuchera, DO, FAAO
9:30–10 a.m.
Visit with the exhibitors
Friday, March 13
7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Registration open
7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Exhibit hall open
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Osteopathic Education Service open
8–9:30 a.m.—Breakout sessions (ticket required)
3As: “The Still Technique,” Dennis J. Dowling, DO, FAAO
3Bs: “Acupuncture for Osteopaths: Utilizing Energy Circulation Within
the Body,” Akiyoshi Shimomura (Japan) and Daniel G. Williams,
DO
10–11:30 a.m. —Breakout sessions (ticket required)
3Cs: “Secrets of the Psoas,” David G. Harden, DO
2As: “Manipulative Medicine Approach to Common Sports-Related
Injuries,” Kurt P. Heinking, DO, FAAO
3Ds: “Trigeminal Trifecta,” Deborah M. Heath, DO
2Bs: “OMT Without an OMT Table,” Ann L. Habenicht, DO, FAAO
3Es: “EFT Meridian Tapping: How to Help Your Patients Heal
Instantly,” Kimbery M. D’Eramo, DO
2Cs: “90-Second Counterstrain,” William H. Devine, DO
9:30–10 a.m.
2Ds: “An Introduction to Osteopathy in the Cranial Field—Part II,”
Daniel Albert Shadoan, DO, and Thomas A. Moorcroft, DO
(Participants must attend Part I to attend Part II.)
10–11:30 a.m.—Breakout sessions (ticket required)
2Es: “Spray and Stretch,” Michael L. Kuchera, DO, FAAO
4Bs: “Acupuncture for Osteopaths: Utilizing Energy Circulation Within
the Body,” Akiyoshi Shimomura (Japan) and Daniel G. Williams,
DO
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11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
SAAO Board of Governors’ meeting and general
elections
2 • Students’ Program
Visit with the exhibitors
4As: “The Still Technique,” Dennis J. Dowling, DO, FAAO
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Friday, March 13 (continued from Page 2)
5Ds: 8–9:30 a.m.
“Total Body Adjustment for Children With
Neurological Disorders: Beyond the Treatment
Table,” Jorge Aranda, BSc Ost Med (Honors),
MSc Ped Ost
6Bs: 9:30–11 a.m.
“Eastern Medicine: Acupuncture, Dry Needling,
Pressure Point,” Sajid A. Surve, DO
6Ds: 9:30–11 a.m.
“Total Body Adjustment for Children With
Neurological Disorders: Beyond the Treatment
Table,” Jorge Aranda, BSc Ost Med (Honors),
MSc Ped Ost
5Cs: 10–11 a.m.
Residency panel with fourth-year students
4Cs: “Secrets of the Psoas,” David G. Harden, DO
4Ds: “Trigeminal Trifecta,” Deborah M. Heath, DO
4Es: “EFT Meridian Tapping: How to Help Your Patients Heal
Instantly,” Kimbery M. D’Eramo, DO
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
SAAO Board of Governors’ meeting and SAAO
Council elections
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Visit with the exhibitors and lunch on your own
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Judging the Research Poster Presentation of the
Louisa Burns Osteopathic Research Committee
and the National Undergraduate Fellows
Association (see Page 9)
Morning Lecture
11:15 a.m.–noon
Afternoon Lectures
1–2 p.m.
“Assessment of OMM and OPP in the
COMLEX-USA Examination Series,” John R.
Gimpel, DO, MEd, FACOFP, FAAFP
2–3 p.m.
“The OMM Standardized Question,” Lori A.
Dolinski, DO, Phd, MSc
2–3:30 p.m.
Optional breakout session with physicians:
“Interactive Research Training Seminar—Part I,”
Charles J. Smutny III, DO, FAAO (see Page 8)
3–3:30 p.m.
Visit with the exhibitors
3:30–4:30 p.m.
“OMT Integration in a Busy Clinical Setting:
Making It Happen When There Is Little Time!”
Michael P. Rowane, DO, FAAO
4:30–5:30 p.m.
NMM/OMM Certification and Residency
Program Information Session, Hugh M. Ettlinger,
DO, FAAO, and Jonathan N. Bruner, DO
5:30–6:45p.m.
SAAO semi-silent auction
7–8 p.m.
Practice for A. Hollis Wolf Presentations
(presenters only)
7–8:30 p.m.
Alumni receptions
9–11 p.m.
NUFA social (NUFA members only)
“ACGME Unified Accreditation System:
What Will Happen to OMT?” Boyd R. Buser,
DO, FACOFP
Afternoon Sessions
Noon–12:45 p.m.
“The Future of Osteopathic Medicine—the Single
Accreditation System and AOA Rebranding,”
Carisa Champion-Lippmann, OMS V
12:15–1:30 p.m.
Lunch on your own
1:30–3:30 p.m.
A. Hollis Wolf Case Presentation Competition
2:30–5 p.m.
Optional breakout session with physicians:
“Interactive Research Training Seminar—Part II,”
Charles J. Smutny III, DO, FAAO (see Page 8)
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Harold A. Blood, DO, FAAO, Memorial Lecture,
Hugh M. Ettlinger, DO, FAAO
4:30–5 p.m.
Presentation of awards
6:30–7:15 p.m.
President’s reception
7:15–9:30 p.m.
President’s banquet (ticket required)
9:30 p.m.–midnight
President’s entertainment Sunday, March 15
Morning lectures (joint session with physicians)
Saturday, March 14
8 a.m.–noon
Osteopathic Education Service open
8–11 a.m.—Breakout sessions (ticket required)
5As: 8–9:30 a.m.:
5Bs: 8–9:30 a.m.
Magoun Memorial FAAO-NUFA Forum, Hugh
M. Ettlinger, DO, FAAO (moderator) (NUFA
members only)
“Eastern Medicine: Acupuncture, Dry Needling,
Pressure Point,” Sajid A. Surve, DO
8–9 a.m.
“Complex Science and Osteopathic Practice,”
Edward G. Stiles, DO, FAAO 9–10 a.m.
“The Beauty of Simple Osteopathy: Lessons I
Have Learned,” Karen M. Steele, DO, FAAO
10–11 a.m.
“Be Where You Are When You Are There,”
Anthony G. Chila, DO, FAAODist, FCA 11 a.m.–noon
“Life in Motion: A Conclusion,” Richard G.
Schuster, DO, program chair
Noon
Convocation adjourns
AAO Mentor Program
The mission of the American Academy of Osteopathy’s Mentor
Program is to provide guidance and leadership to members of
the Student American Academy of Osteopathy. This program is
designed to help address the lack of osteopathic-specific education
during the clinical years of osteopathic medical school by:
•
reaching out to osteopathic medical students early in their
education and positively influencing their careers.
•
providing educational and career guidance on choosing
hospital sites for third- and fourth-year rotations, selecting
internships and residencies and, ultimately, incorporating
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osteopathic philosophy into all aspects of medicine.
All osteopathic medical students and osteopathic physicians who
belong to the Academy are invited to participate in the AAO
Mentor Program. This is an excellent opportunity for students
to become active proponents of osteopathic medicine and for
physicians to contribute to making the profession stronger.
Sign up for the Mentor Program using the Convocation
registration form on Page 5 of this brochure. For more information,
contact SAAO Liaison Sherrie Warner at (317) 879-1881, ext. 220,
or [email protected].
Students’ Program • 3
Registration Packet Distribution
AAO Refund Policy
If you register in advance for Convocation, your complete
All cancellations must be received in writing.
registration packet will be availabe to pick up at the AAO
An administrative fee of 20 percent of the total registration fee will
be charged for cancellations made by Feb. 20, 2015.
registration desk beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11.
After Feb. 20, registrants who cancel may apply up to 50 percent 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.
Daily registration hours
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.—Wednesday, March 11
7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.—Thursday, March 12
7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.—Friday, March 13
Tickets for the president’s banquet are nonrefundable.
Meals
Your registration fee includes admittance to the Convocation’s
opening reception and the SAAO mixer.
All meals are on your own. It is strongly recommended that
you make dinner reservations well in advance of Convocation
if you wish to dine at a specific restaurant on a specific
To cancel your registration for the 2015 Convocation or the
pre-Convocation courses, contact AAO Associate Executive
Director Sherri L. Quarles by emailing her at squarles@
academyofosteopathy.org or by writing to her at the American
Academy of Osteopathy, 3500 DePauw Blvd., Suite 1100,
Indianapolis, IN 46268-1136.
night in Louisville. Visit www.gotolouisville.com for dining
recommendations.
Tickets must be purchased for the president’s banquet.
For the most up-to-date schedule,
visit www.academyofosteopathy.org.
Louisville:
Home of the Kentucky Derby
We may be too early for the most famous derby
in the land, but come to the SAAO mixer for a night of fun
and kick up your heels in your best party clothes.
SAAO mixer
Thursday, March 12
10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Louisville Marriott Downtown
Kentucky Ballroom
4 • Students’ Program
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Student Registration Form
2015 AAO Convocation • March 11-15 • Louisville, Kentucky
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Type or print clearly within boxes, or register online at www.academyofosteopathy.org.
2. Complete one form per registrant.
3. Submit the completed form for each registrant by:
• mailing it with the appropriate fee to 2015 Convocation, American Academy of Osteopathy, 3500 DePauw Blvd., Suite 1100, Indianapolis, IN 46268-1136,
• faxing the form with your credit card information to (317) 879-0563, or
• emailing the form and credit card information to [email protected].
4. Read the AAO’s cancellation policy online.
If you have any questions or want additional program information, call (317) 879-1881, ext. 220, or email [email protected].
FIRST NAME
LAST NAME
NICKNAME FOR BADGE
TITLE (OMS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
GRADUATION YEAR
COLLEGE ACRONYM
STREET ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
DAYTIME PHONE
FAX NUMBER
AOA NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
REGISTRATION FEES
EVENTS
Will Will not
attend attend
Registration Type
Early
Regular
Late*
(by Jan. 31)
(Feb. 1–20)
(by March 10)
Opening reception (March 11, no fee) r
r
SAAO member
r $225
r $325
r $375
Evening With the FAAOs (March 11, no fee) r
r
r
NUFA member**
r $225
r $325
r $375
Evening With the Stars (March 11, no fee) r
Student nonmember
r $265
r $365
r $415
Evening With the Stars and Stripes (March 12, no fee) r
r
SAAO mixer (March 12, no fee) r
r
*On-site registration will be charged at the late rate plus $150.
** NUFA members have the option to register for the student program or the
physician program. This is the NUFA registration fee for the student program.
President’s banquet (March 14) (Banquet tickets are $110 each.)
I AM: (check all that apply)
r OMM fellow
r SAAO chapter officer
r SAAO regional coordinator
r Sports Med r PM&R r EM
r Gen Surgery r Other: r OB/Gyn
r Ortho
Are you interested in osteopathic cranial manipulative medicine?
r Yes
T-SHIRT SIZE
r X Small
r X Large r Small
r XX Large r Medium r Large
r XXX Large
r Visa r MasterCard r Discover
r Check made payable to the AAO
CARD NUMBER
EXPIRATION DATE
r No
r
Meal preference: r Beef r Fish r Vegan r Gluten-free (hotel’s choice)
PAYMENT
I WOULD LIKE A PHYSICIAN MENTOR IN THE FOLLOWING
SPECIALTY (check one): r NMM r FP
r IM
r Peds
Number of tickets: _____ r
SIGNATURE
NAME ON CARD (PLEASE PRINT)
BILLING ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE
Admission to the president’s banquet is not included in the general registration fee.
All who wish to attend the banquet must purchase tickets.
Register online at www.academyofosteopathy.org
Students’ Program • 5
Name Student Lectures and Breakout Sessions
Please indicate all lectures and breakout sessions you plan to attend. You will receive attendance tickets for all of the lectures and
breakout sessions you select, as well as for the SAAO mixer. To record your attendance, you will need to place the appropriate ticket in one
of the boxes outside the room for each session you attend.
_______ Thursday, March 12, 3–6 p.m.
_______ Friday, March 13, 1–4:30 p.m.
Lectures
_______ Saturday, March 14, 11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
_______ Sunday, March 15, 8 a.m.–noon
(joint session with physicians)
Please number your breakout session choices from 1 to 3 for each set of concurrent sessions.
(For descriptions of the breakout sessions, see Pages 7-8 of this brochure.)
Thursday, March 12
8–9:30 a.m.
_______ 1As:
_______ 1Bs:
_______ 1Cs:
_______ 1Ds:
_______ 1Es:
“Manipulative Medicine Approach to Common
Sports-Related Injuries,” Kurt P. Heinking, DO,
FAAO (intermediate level of skill)
“OMT Without an OMT Table,” Ann L. Habenicht,
DO, FAAO (all levels)
“90-Second Counterstrain,” William H. Devine, DO
(intermediate)
“An Introduction to Osteopathy in the Cranial
Field—Part I,” Daniel Albert Shadoan, DO, and
Thomas A. Moorcroft, DO (intermediate and
advanced)
“Spray and Stretch,” Michael L. Kuchera, DO,
FAAO (all levels)
Thursday, March 12
10–11:30 a.m.
_______ 2As:
_______ 2Bs:
_______ 2Cs:
_______ 2Ds:
_______ 2Es:
“Manipulative Medicine Approach to Common
Sports-Related Injuries,” Kurt P. Heinking, DO,
FAAO (intermediate)
“OMT Without an OMT Table,” Ann L. Habenicht,
DO, FAAO (all levels)
“90-Second Counterstrain,” William H. Devine, DO
(intermediate)
“An Introduction to Osteopathy in the Cranial
Field—Part II,” Daniel Albert Shadoan, DO, and
Thomas A. Moorcroft, DO (intermediate and
advanced) (Participants must register for Part I to
attend Part II.)
“Spray and Stretch,” Michael L. Kuchera, DO,
FAAO (all levels)
Friday, March 13
8–9:30 a.m.
_______ 3As:
_______ 3Bs:
_______ 3Cs:
_______ 3Ds:
_______ 3Es:
“The Still Technique,” Dennis J. Dowling, DO,
FAAO (all levels)
“Acupuncture for Osteopaths,” Akiyoshi Shimomura
(Japan) and Daniel G. Williams, DO
“Secrets of the Psoas,” David G. Harden, DO
(beginning and intermediate)
“Trigeminal Trifecta,” Deborah M. Heath, DO
(all levels)
“EFT Meridian Tapping,” Kimbery M. D’Eramo,
DO
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Friday, March 13
10–11:30 a.m.
_______ 4As:
_______ 4Bs:
_______ 4Cs:
_______ 4Ds:
_______ 4Es:
“The Still Technique,” Dennis J. Dowling, DO,
FAAO (all levels)
“Acupuncture for Osteopaths,” Akiyoshi Shimomura
(Japan) and Daniel G. Williams, DO
“Secrets of the Psoas,” David G. Harden, DO
(beginning and intermediate)
“Trigeminal Trifecta,” Deborah M. Heath, DO
(all levels)
“EFT Meridian Tapping,” Kimbery M. D’Eramo,
DO
Friday, March 13
2–3:30 p.m.
_______ 03e:
“Interactive Research Training Seminar—Part I,”
Charles J. Smutny III, DO, FAAO (optional
breakout session with physicians)
Saturday, March 14
8–11 a.m.
_______ 5As: 8–9:30 a.m.: Magoun Memorial FAAO/NUFA
Forum, Hugh M. Ettlinger, DO, FAAO
(moderator) (NUFA members only)
_______ 5Bs: 8–9:30 a.m.: “Eastern Medicine,” Sajid A. Surve, DO
(intermediate and advanced)
_______ 5Ds: 8–9:30 a.m.: “Total Body Adjustment for Children With
Neurological Disorders,” Jorge Aranda,
MSc Ost Med (Honors), BSc Ped Ost
(intermediate)
_______ 6Bs: 9:30–11 a.m.: “Eastern Medicine,” Sajid A. Surve, DO
(intermediate and advanced)
_______ 6Ds: 9:30–11 a.m.: “Total Body Adjustment for Children With
Neurological Disorders,” Jorge Aranda,
MSc Ost Med (Honors), BSc Ped Ost
(intermediate)
_______ 5Cs: 10–11 a.m.: Residency panel with fourth-year students
Saturday, March 14
2:30–5 p.m.
_______ 06e:
“Interactive Research Training Seminar—Part II,”
Charles J. Smutny III, DO, FAAO (optional
breakout session with physicians)
Sessions are subject to change without notice. Visit www.
academyofosteopathy.org for the most up-to-date schedule.
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Concurrent Breakout Sessions
The following descriptions are provided to assist SAAO and NUFA members in selecting
which Convocation breakout sessions to register for online or on Page 6 of this brochure.
Thursday, March 12
1As and “Manipulative Medicine Approach
2As: to Common Sports-Related Injuries”
Kurt P. Heinking, DO, FAAO
During each of these breakout sessions, Dr. Heinking will explain
how to integrate manipulative approaches to treat athletes for
shoulder, lower back and lower extremity complaints. Dr. Heinking
will present case examples, which will be followed by hands-on
sessions. Exercise prescription based on the principles of Philip
E. Greenman, DO, FAAODist, and Vladimir Janda, MD, DSc,
will be discussed and demonstrated. For these intermediate-level
breakout sessions, participants should have solid fundamentals in
the major technique modalities.
1Bs and “OMT Without an OMT Table”
2Bs:
Ann L. Habenicht, DO, FAAO
Participants in these breakout sessions will learn to modify
techniques so that they can treat patients on standard-height exam
tables, chairs and hospital beds. These sessions are recommended to
students of all skill levels.
1Cs and “90-Second Counterstrain”
2Cs: William H. Devine, DO
These intermediate-level breakout sessions will be most beneficial to
second-year students and up.
1Ds and “An Introduction to Osteopathy in the Cranial Field—
2Ds:
Parts I and II”
Daniel Albert Shadoan, DO,
and Thomas A. Moorcroft, DO
In this two-part breakout session, Dr. Shadoan and Dr. Moorcroft
will focus on the top OMT techniques for pathology encountered
in the cranial field. These sessions are recommended for
intermediate to advanced students. Participants must attend Part I
to attend Part II.
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1Es and “Spray and Stretch”
2Es:
Michael L. Kuchera, DO, FAAO
During each of these breakout sessions, Dr. Kuchera will cover the
basics of the spray and stretch technique. Students of all skill levels
are invited to these sessions.
Friday, March 13
3As and “The Still Technique”
4As:
Dennis J. Dowling, DO, FAAO
In each of these breakout sessions, Dr. Dowling will discuss
osteopathic principles and practice in relation to the Still technique.
These sessions are recommended for students of all skill levels.
3Bs and “Acupuncture for Osteopaths:
4Bs:
Utilizing Energy Circulation Within the Body”
Akiyoshi Shimomura (Japan)
and Daniel G. Williams, DO
In each of these breakout sessions, Shimomura will give a brief
introduction of traditional acupuncture, and then he will present
a method that uses needles to return the body’s energy to smooth
circulation.
3Cs and “Secrets of the Psoas”
4Cs:
David G. Harden, DO
These breakout sessions for students with beginning and
intermediate skill levels will review the anatomy of the psoas muscle
and the presentation of psoas muscle dysfunction, also known as
psoas syndrome. Diagnosis and treatment of patients for muscle
dysfunction will be addressed in both didactic and hands-on
formats.
3Ds and “Trigeminal Trifecta”
4Ds:
Deborah M. Heath, DO
Headaches affect 40 million to 50 million Americans yearly. The
trigeminal nervous system is implicated in the etiology of migraine,
cervicogenic and concussion-related headaches. The trigeminal
nerve influences autonomic reflexes, cerebral blood flow, cervical
musculature and chronic pain sensitization. These breakout sessions
for students of all skill levels will focus on osteopathic diagnosis and
treatment of headaches through the trigeminal system.
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Students’ Program • 7
Breakout sessions (continued from Page 7)
3Es and “EFT Meridian Tapping:
4Es:
How to Help Your Patients Heal Instantly”
Kimbery M. D’Eramo, DO
Used for decades, emotional freedom technique (EFT) meridian
tapping has been shown to address pain, anxiety, depression,
weight gain, trauma and other medical issues. This self-treatment
technique stimulates the meridian channels to neutralize old
memories, traumas and stress. Meridian tapping often brings
immediate relief of symptoms, and it can be used by patients to
address symptoms between visits to their physicians.
03e:
“Interactive Research Training Seminar—Part I,”
Charles J. Smutny III, DO, FAAO (optional
breakout session with physicians)
Kick-start your research project by developing a researchable
question and hypothesis, and learn how to choose an appropriate
research design. Participants will work in small groups, and
experienced researchers will guide the process. This seminar is open
to all interested in osteopathic medical research.
Saturday, March 14
5As:
Magoun Memorial FAAO-NUFA Forum
Hugh M. Ettlinger, DO, FAAO (moderator)
This forum is a long-standing tradition that pairs experienced
osteopathic physicians with dedicated and talented NUFA
members. The forum will be divided into three 30-minute
segments, each with a 10-minute presentation during which a
fellow of the Academy will demonstrate a technique from his or
her practice. For the remaining 20 minutes of each segment, all the
FAAOs will work closely with the undergraduate fellows, creating a
rich experience at the tables.
5Bs and “Eastern Medicine: Acupuncture, Dry Needling,
6Bs:
Pressure Point”
Sajid A. Surve, DO
In this breakout session, participants will explore the similarities
and differences between the concepts of Eastern medicine and
osteopathic medicine. Participants will perform dry needling
and acupuncture techniques. This session is recommended for
intermediate to advanced learners with clinical experience.
5Cs:
Residency panel with fourth-year students
5Ds and “Total Body Adjustment for Children With
6Ds:
Neurological Disorders: Beyond the Treatment Table,”
Jorge Aranda, BSc Ost Med (Honors), MSc Ped Ost
In this breakout session, participants will learn how the total body
adjustment, which does not require a treatment table, can relieve
symptoms of musculoskeletal, neurological, gastrointestinal and
lymphatic dysfunction in children with neurological disorders like
cerebral palsy.
06e:
“Interactive Research Training Seminar—Part II,”
Charles J. Smutny III, DO, FAAO (optional
breakout session with physicians)
Participants will continue to develop research projects by
identifying potential threats to validity and by starting research
proposals, including setting budgets and drafting grant requests.
Like Friday’s research seminar, this one is open to all who are
interested in osteopathic medical research.
Attend the LBORC Research Forum
On Thursday, March 12, the Louisa Burns Osteopathic Research
Committee (LBORC) will host a research forum to raise awareness
of available resources for developing research proposals and
conducting research. The forum will be held in the Louisville
Downtown Marriott from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Brief presentations will be made by representatives of the LBORC,
the Student Osteopathic Academic Research group, the Resident
Osteopathic Academic Research group, the Foundation for
Osteopathic Research and Continuous Education, the American
Osteopathic Association’s Council on Research and DO-Touch.
NET.
In addition, the LBORC will gather feedback for future research
training conferences and will begin developing a database
of research topics, mentors and mentees.
8 • Students’ Program
Join us for this convivial learning and social event with light
refreshments. To ensure we have enough refreshments, please
RSVP by emailing Debbie Cole at [email protected]
by Feb. 15.
To complement the research forum, the LBORC will conduct two
interactive training seminars on research at Convocation. The first
will be held Friday, March 13, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the
Kentucky International Convention Center, and the second will
be held Saturday, March 14, from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the
convention center.
Students and physicians are invited to attend the forum on March
12 and the breakout sessions on March 13 and 14.
Whether you are an experienced researcher or trying to figure out
how to get started with research, join us for these three sessions.
Register online at www.academyofosteopathy.org
LBORC and NUFA to Conduct Research Poster Presentation
The AAO Louisa Burns Osteopathic Research Committee
(LBORC) and the National Undergraduate Fellows Association
(NUFA) will conduct their annual Research Poster Presentation
on Friday, March 13, during the 2015 AAO Convocation at the
Louisville Marriott Downtown in Kentucky.
in each of the three poster categories: original research, clinical
research (single case study), and education and public health.
The Research Poster Presentation is open to osteopathic medical
students, interns, residents, postdoctoral fellows, researchers and
practicing physicians. The primary author of each poster must
be a member of the AAO or the Student American Academy of
Osteopathy.
Primary authors will be asked to sign an AAO copyright agreement
so that the Academy may publish the winning posters in The AAO
Journal (AAOJ) and post all of the posters on the AAO’s website.
Signing the agreement does not prevent authors from submitting
full articles on their research to other peer-reviewed journals, such
as The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.
Poster judging will take place Friday, March 13, 2015, between
12:30 and 1:30 p.m., and winners will be announced at the
president’s banquet on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Ram’s head
trophies will be presented to SAAO members who win first place
Interested AAO and SAAO members should submit their poster
titles and abstracts by Thursday, Jan. 15, to Janice Upton Blumer,
DO, c/o Debbie Cole at [email protected].
For full details on the criteria for the research posters, see the
Academy’s website at www.academyofosteopathy.org.
So much to do in Louisville
No visit to Louisville is complete without a
visit to Churchill Downs, home of the
Kentucky Derby.
www.churchilldowns.com
While the sun is shining, take a ride on the
historic Belle of Louisville, the oldest
operating steamboat in the nation.
www.belleoflouisville.org
Fourth Street Live! is Louisville’s premier
dining, entertainment and retail
destination. Located on Fourth Street
between Liberty Street and Muhammad
Ali Boulevard, it is in the heart of historic
downtown Louisville.
www.4thstlive.com
Experience history in the making
at the Louisville Slugger Museum and
Factory, which has been making baseball
bats since 1884.
www.sluggermuseum.com
Discover the interactive environment at
the Speed Art Museum, where you’ll find
ancient, classical and modern art spanning
6,000 years.
www.speedmuseum.org
Located in the heart of downtown
Louisville, the Muhammad Ali Center
is a cultural attraction and international
education center inspired by the ideals
of its founder, Muhammad Ali.
www.alicenter.org
Visit www.gotolouisville.com for more information.
Photos courtesy of the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau
Register online at www.academyofosteopathy.org
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Location Information
If you need to make hotel reservations, you can obtain up-to-date
information on available hotels by contacting the AAO at (317)
879-1881 or [email protected].
Events will take place at the Louisville Marriott Downtown and at
the Kentucky International Convention Center.
United Airlines is offering a special discount to passengers traveling to the AAO Convocation. Book online
and use offer code ZU8V352219 when searching for flights.
Save the date
for the AAO’s 2016 Convocation
at the Rosen Shingle Creek
in Orlando, Florida
March 16-20, 2016
2015-16 AAO president:
Doris B. Newman, DO, FAAO
Program chair:
Millicent King Channell, DO, FAAO
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Register online at www.academyofosteopathy.org