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 (continued on Page 3) 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 Register online at www.academyofosteopathy.org 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 Register online at www.academyofosteopathy.org 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 Register online at www.academyofosteopathy.org 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 6 • Students’ Program 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. Register online at www.academyofosteopathy.org 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. Follow the AAO online www.facebook.com/ American.Academy.Osteopathy 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. @AmAcadOsteo #AAOConvo2015 (continued on Page 8) Register online at www.academyofosteopathy.org 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 Students’ Program • 9 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 10 • Students’ Program Register online at www.academyofosteopathy.org
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