Student American Academy of Osteopathy (SAAO) John Leuenberger LECOM 2011 SAAO Executive Council Chair.

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Student American Academy of Osteopathy (SAAO) John Leuenberger LECOM 2011 SAAO Executive Council Chair

An Introduction into Osteopathy What is the AAO and the SAAO? What is the AAO and the SAAO? What is Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM)? What is Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM)? Why belong to the AAO? Why belong to the AAO? What functions do SAAO chapters perform? What functions do SAAO chapters perform?

Osteopathic Medical School Why am I here? Why am I here? How did I get here? How did I get here? How do I get through this? How do I get through this?

AAO – The Academy Founded 1937 Founded of 23 specialty colleges of the AOA Goals: Goals: Education: NMM fellowship, specialty courses Advocacy: partner with AOA Research: JAOA, funding Promote Osteopathic Philosophy Promote Osteopathic Philosophy SAAO – founded in 1982 SAAO – founded in 1982

Osteopathic Philosophy Mind – Body – Spirit Mind – Body – Spirit OMM is Hands-On Medicine OMM is Hands-On Medicine Structure and Function are intricately related Structure and Function are intricately related The body heals itself The body heals itself Complete system of health care Complete system of health care

The AAO Mission Teach, advocate, and research the science, art and philosophy of osteopathic medicine Teach, advocate, and research the science, art and philosophy of osteopathic medicine Emphasizing the integration of osteopathic principles, practices and manipulative treatment in patient care. Emphasizing the integration of osteopathic principles, practices and manipulative treatment in patient care.

The SAAO Mission 1. Acquire a better understanding of osteopathic principles, theories, and practice to include: a. helping students attain a maximum proficiency in osteopathic structural diagnosis and treatment b. fostering a clear concept of clinical application of osteopathy in health and disease. 1. Acquire a better understanding of osteopathic principles, theories, and practice to include: a. helping students attain a maximum proficiency in osteopathic structural diagnosis and treatment b. fostering a clear concept of clinical application of osteopathy in health and disease. 2. Improve public awareness of osteopathic medicine so that the community may better take advantage of the benefits provided by the complete health care concept of osteopathic medicine. 2. Improve public awareness of osteopathic medicine so that the community may better take advantage of the benefits provided by the complete health care concept of osteopathic medicine.

Why belong to the SAAO? Review forums Review forums Workshops Workshops Research opportunities Research opportunities Scholarships Scholarships Osteopathic outreach programs Osteopathic outreach programs Network with students and doctors across the country Network with students and doctors across the country Help the SAAO fulfill it’s mission of education Help the SAAO fulfill it’s mission of education AAO Convocation AAO Convocation One time membership fee for students One time membership fee for students Visit:

OMT Tables Invaluable piece of your education Invaluable piece of your education Benefits of owning a table: Benefits of owning a table: - The ability to practice OMT outside of lab - Osteopathic tables are designed specifically for OMT

Review Book Sale Chapters organize sale Chapters organize sale Receive discount Great book for board study

CONVOCATION - Highlights Mentor Program Mentor Program Evening with the stars Evening with the stars Student Mixer Student Mixer A. Hollis Wolf Competition A. Hollis Wolf Competition Daily workshops and Lectures Daily workshops and Lectures Opportunities to make contacts for 3rd and 4th year rotations Opportunities to make contacts for 3rd and 4th year rotations Experience that will change your career. Experience that will change your career.

Related Organizations SOMA – SOMA – Sports Medicine – Sports Medicine – American College of Osteopathic Family Practice – American College of Osteopathic Family Practice – ml ml ml ml

Advice Boards – COMLEX vs. USMLE Boards – COMLEX vs. USMLE COMBANK, COMQUEST, USMLEWORLD COMBANK, COMQUEST, USMLEWORLD BRS, 1 st Aid, Pre-Test BRS, 1 st Aid, Pre-Test Rotations Rotations Location, Residency programs Location, Residency programs Study for shelf exams – case files Study for shelf exams – case files

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