Advocates for the American Osteopathic Association

08/25/2026

Join us at the 2026 A.T. Still Fit for Life Fun Run in Las Vegas, NV! We will be hosting our run at beautiful Sunset Park on Saturday (Yes that’s right, Saturday), October 24th @ 6:30am.

To participate, please register at: advocates4dos.org/fun-run

Interested in Sponsoring? Register now at: advocates4dos.org/fun-run

We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

08/24/2026

Up next on our Spotlights is our amazing IRAA Liaison: Baylee Evans!

08/22/2026

Did you know? More incoming medical students are choosing the osteopathic profession than ever before. As of 2025, nearly 40,000 medical students are attending 44 colleges of osteopathic medicine across 71 college campuses.

08/22/2026

We’re excited to announce that our OMED at Las Vegas Family Fun Event will be at REAL BODIES Las Vegas! 🫀✨

Reserve your spot for this incredible and unique experience, and join us for a fun day together. Bring the kids, bring your friends, or come enjoy it on your own—we’d love to have you there!
🎟️ Reserve your spot today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-aaoa-family-fun-event-tickets-1994373948166?aff=oddtdtcreator

Let’s make some great memories and have some fun! 🎉

08/21/2026

Join us at the 2026 A.T. Still Fit for Life Fun Run in Las Vegas, NV! We will be hosting our run at beautiful Sunset Park on Saturday (Yes that's right, Saturday), October 24th @ 6:30am.

To participate, please register at: advocates4dos.org/fun-run

Interested in Sponsoring? Register now at: advocates4dos.org/fun-run

We can't wait to see you there! ❤️

08/20/2026

“Our profession is so very proud of Dr. Anderson and all that he accomplished in his incredible life, from spearheading the Albany Movement to becoming an accomplished surgeon,” said AOA President Richard R. Thacker, DO, MACOI.

“Our profession is so very proud of Dr. Anderson and all that he accomplished," said AOA President Richard R. Thacker, DO, MACOI.

08/19/2026

Thank you all for all of the amazing work that you do! ❤️

Last week, at our Service Awards luncheon, we honored some of our employees for their milestone years of service!

Hunter Alexander, Chris Hughes, Lidia Martinez, Victor Martienz, Nick Morland, Susan Murray, and DeShawn Woodards celebrated 5 years.

Dawn Amaskane, Karissa Delgado, Cristin Gimbel, Jen Greene, Tamela Hill, Katrina Matthews, and Felicia Tate-Johnson celebrated 10 years.

Mary Cameron Tallman celebrated 15 years, Leo Morales-Egizi celebrated 20 years, Angela Wilkins celebrated 25 years, and Monica Flores and Sharon McGill celebrated 30 years..

08/19/2026

Applications now open!

Osteopathic Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows! The American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) is pleased to announce that applications for the AOF Burnett Osteopathic Student Researcher Grant (for OMS II, OMS III or OMS IV) and the Osteopathic Research Incubator Grants (for OMS, Residents, or Fellows) are now open. Apply by September 30, 2026. For more information, visit our website: https://aof.org/grants-and-programs/grants-scholarships-awards

08/17/2026

You Odyssey it! ❤️ Congratulations PCOM! 🥳