美国学生骨科学会
Student Organizations Athens
Our Mission
The purpose of the SAAO is to preserve and further develop the use of osteopathic principles and practices in osteopathic medical students. 协会的目标是让其成员更好地了解整骨疗法的原理和做法； 在骨科结构诊断和手法治疗中达到最高效率； 并培养自己和他人对骨科原理和实践在健康和疾病方面的临床应用的明确概念。 Membership serves to broaden and expand students' understanding of the osteopathic concepts in practice.
Officers, 2024-2025
| Officer Position | Officer Name |
|---|---|
| President | Megan Bryant |
| Vice President | Andrew Devine |
| Treasurer | Derek Herges |
| Secretary | Joshua Gadelsayed |
| National Liaison | Riley Corrigan |
| Advisor | Jean Rettos, D.O. |
Dues: $5 Annually
Services Provided
SAAO is a national organization that provides educational opportunities to students and future practicing osteopathic physicians. By assisting students in attending the SAAO convocation every year and hosting events like the OMM hockey clinics and the mock practical, we give students opportunities to learn and understand osteopathic principles and practices both inside the classroom and in the community.
Tentative Schedule for 2024-2025
Fall Semester:
- Intro to OMM Event (Early Fall Semester)
- Acupuncture Lecture with Dr. Black (Mid Fall Semester)
- Hockey Clinics with the OU Hockey Team (Throughout Fall and Spring Semesters)
- Mock Practical (Week before Fall Finals)
Spring Semester:
- Hockey Clinics with the OU Hockey Team (Throughout Fall and Spring Semesters)
- SAAO Auction (February 2025- We receive donations from faculty and the community to fundraise for Convocation)
- SAAO Convocation (Student attendance paid for in part by SAAO) - Orlando, FL March 26-30