The American Academy of Osteopathy is an osteopathic medical society with a focused educational mission. Founded in 1937, the AAO was established to 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.
Stay abreast of industry news and connect with other osteopathic physicians at continuing medical education events nationwide or online.
Residents and interns stay connected with their colleagues and have input in the Academy’s governance.
Chapters at each osteopathic medical school encourage students to get involved in osteopathic manipulative medicine and osteopathic principles and practice.
Osteopathic physicians (DOs) attend fully licensed medical schools just like MDs, but in addition to the standard medical curriculum, DOs learn how to approach patients differently, treating the whole person rather than the symptoms. In addition, some DOs specialize in osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), using their hands to diagnose, treat and prevent illness or injury. Using OMT, they will move your muscles and joints with a variety of techniques, including stretching, gentle pressure and resistance.
Johannes Mayer, MD, DOM (Germany), of Dasing, Germany, is the 2020 recipient of the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) Academy Award, which recognizes individuals who have demonstrated their commitment to osteopathic principles and to the osteopathic profession; have exhibited outstanding efforts and special contributions to promote osteopathy; have continuously shown support of and collaboration with osteopathic organizations; and have a vision that is complementary to the Academy’s mission.
Paul R. Rennie, DO, FAAO, of Henderson, Nevada, was installed as the president of the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) on March 14 during the AAO’s 2020 annual Convocation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Before becoming president, Dr. Rennie served for one year as the president-elect of the AAO, the nation’s largest medical society devoted to fostering neuromusculoskeletal medicine and osteopathic manipulative medicine (NMM/OMM).
David Coffey, DO, FAAO, FCA, of Auburn, Alabama, received the Fellow of American Academy of Osteopathy (FAAO) Distinguished Service Award