Resident American Academy of Osteopathy - RAAO

10/07/2026

Come see our workshops at OMED26!

"Flipping the Script" features Derek Jones, DO with a workshop on "Stiles/Laughlin Functional Approach to Upper Extremity Somatic Dysfunction" Friday afternoon.

📅 Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
🕙 Time: 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

View our whole program👇
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Register for OMED 👇
https://omed.osteopathic.org/

10/07/2026

📢 Sign up today before prices increase!

A Fascial Approach to The Thoracic Viscera with Dr. Richard G. Schuster, DO covers functional anatomy, fascial continuity, and hands-on treatment approaches to the thoracic viscera, ribs, and anterior neck. Walk away with greater confidence in both examination and treatment.

📅 Date: Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 1

20 credits of AOA Category 1-A CME anticipated.

Sign up today! 👇
https://aao.memberclicks.net/cme

10/01/2026

AAO acknowledges that October can be a difficult month for those fighting breast cancer, those who are survivors of it, or those who have lost a loved one to it.

Here are ways to help:
🔴 Support people diagnosed with breast cancer
🔴 Educate people about risk factors
🔴 Encourage women, nonbinary people, and AFAB individuals to get regular breast cancer screening starting at age 40 or earlier, depending on risk
🔴 Fundraise for breast cancer research

09/29/2026

Come see our workshops at OMED26!

"Flipping the Script" features Paul Langevin, DO, DiMM, MPH with a workshop on "Acupuncture for Menstrual Cycle Regulation" Thursday morning.

📅 Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕙 Time: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

View our whole program👇
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Register for OMED 👇
https://omed.osteopathic.org/

09/23/2026

AAOJ Volume 36 Number 3 is now LIVE! Read it today 📖
https://aaoj.kglmeridian.com/view/journals/aaoj/36/3/aaoj.36.issue-3.xml

Featured in our FAAO issue is a retrospective chart review on somatic dysfunction in infants with colic, a case report on resolving idiopathic bile acid diarrhea with OMT through a mind-body approach, and a novel approach to sacral muscle energy technique. You'll also find the 2025 Northup Lecture on bridging research and practice in osteopathic medicine, a look at the Still-Laughlin functional technique and sequencing by area of greatest restriction, and an exploration of OMT's role in dental education and reducing occupational injuries.

Would you like to be a part of our journal? Send your submission today 👇
http://aaoj.kglmeridian.com/page/author_information

Having trouble accessing your subscription? Contact us:
http://www.academyofosteopathy.org/contactaao

09/21/2026

Sutherland's idea of synchronized fulcrums is similar to what you see in a rowing crew. When each point of leverage moves in rhythm, the entire vessel finds stability and ease 🚣

A single rower out of sync can throw off the whole motion. The body works the same way!

When one area causes strain, everything else compensates to just stay on course. But when the system finds its rhythm and is cooperating with each other, the body functions smoothly and efficiently.

What does finding your rhythm look like in your own health routines? 🧘

09/17/2026

The AAO acknowledges September 17th as National Physician Su***de Awareness Day.

If you are or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, there are resources available right now:

🔴 Dial or text the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or use live chat at https://chat.988lifeline.org/
🔴 Text the Crisis Help Line at 741741 or live chat at https://www.crisistextline.org/
🔴 Call the Physician Support Line at (888) 409-0141. PSL is a free, confidential support service run by volunteer psychiatrists, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET.
🔴 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration answers substance abuse treatment referral calls 24/7/365 at (800) 662-HELP (4357)
🔴 Seek immediate help in an emergency room

Burnout & su***de prevention resources:

⚪ The AOA has a physician and student wellness toolkit at
https://osteopathic.org/life-career/wellness-toolkit/
⚪ The American Psychiatric Association offers a variety of self-guided tools for physicians experiencing burnout
⚪ The American Foundation for Su***de Prevention has resources specifically for healthcare professionals experiencing burnout and suicidal ideation at https://afsp.org/healthcare-professionals-mental-health-and-su***de-risk/

Learn more: https://npsaday.org/

09/16/2026

Reminder! 🔔

AOBNMM Oral Certification Board Prep is tomorrow and Saturday.

Haven't registered? There's still time!

Register today👇
https://aao.memberclicks.net/live-cme

09/15/2026

09/14/2026

The AAO Journal (AAOJ), is a peer-reviewed publication on the science and art of neuromusculoskeletal medicine and osteopathic manipulative medicine (NMM/OMM).

The AAO Journal offers a means where new and original techniques, procedures, and concepts in osteopathy may be presented to the profession along with original, abstracted, or reprinted material aimed at promoting a better understanding of osteopathic philosophy and principles and their application on diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Read our aim and scope to learn more 👇
https://aaoj.kglmeridian.com/page/aim_scope

Submit your work today 👇
https://aaoj.kglmeridian.com/page/author_information