Student American Association of Osteopathy

Club Description

The Student American Academy of Osteopathy has been organized by students of osteopathic medical colleges with 2 goals in mind.

1) To acquire a better understanding of osteopathic principles, theories and practice, which include helping students attain a maximum proficiency in osteopathic structural diagnosis and treatment fostering a clear concept of clinical application of osteopathy in health and disease

2) To 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.


Officers

President: Bryce Patterson
Vice President: Caroline Fox
National Liaison: Olivia Adkins
Secretary: Giana Georgiana
Treasurer: Josh Kim
Social Media Manager: Brenna Chuang
Advisor: Dr. Jacob Cukierski


News & Events

  • SAAO will be hosting a bowling fundraiser on Monday, April 20th, from 4-6 PM at Rolling Meadow Lanes on Zuck Road! Students pay $25 admission for unlimited pizza, drinks, and bowling, with teams led by their LECOM professors! Basket raffles will also…
  • SAAO & CMDA Food Drive Hello everyone! SAAO and CMDA are proud to announce we will be hosting a Food Drive throughout the week of April 6th to April 10th. Donatable items consist of non-perishable items/canned goods. One item donation equates to…
  • SAAO forum writer t-shirts will be available to pick up in the OPP lab on Tuesday, March 2 at 5:30 pm.
  • SAAO will be hosting a Bowling Fundraiser on Friday, March 6 2026, at Rolling Meadow Lanes in Erie PA! From 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, students pay $15 admission for unlimited bowling with professors. Basket raffles will also be available with the…