Student Organizations Athens

Our Mission

The Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (SAOAO) at OU-HCOM is committed to providing first and second year medical students insight into the different specialties within orthopedic surgery. 我们的使命是通过为学生提供虚拟和动手学习经验来教育我们的会员。

Officers, 2024-2025

Position	Name
President	Antonios Karvelas
Vice President	Dylan Azadi Ardekani
Secretary	Grant Johnson
Treasurer	Joshua Gadelsayed
Philanthropy Chair	Mara Follmer
Community Outreach Chair	Connor Osmond
Advisor	Sergio Ulloa, D.O.

Dues: $20 Annually

Services Provided

The Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (SAOAO) at OU-HCOM will provide a service to the Osteopathic profession by providing a new generation of Osteopathic Physician exposure, information, and experience within the specialty of Orthopedic Surgery. The Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (SAOAO) will also provide a service to the community through various philanthropic events including fundraisers and hands-on volunteering within the Athens Community. 

Tentative Schedule for 2024-2025

The Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (SAOAO) will hold 3-4 events per semester, including fundraisers, sporting and philanthropic events, meetings with orthopedic surgeons and/or residents, and exposure to clinical practices such as suturing, casting, sporting events, and "scrubbing-in". We plan to host events roughly once a month within the first 2 weeks of each month.
   
We additionally have the privilege to aid in medical coverage for the Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH, which will be held February 28th-March 2nd 2025 barring any unforeseen issues.