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 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…
- SAAO will be having a meeting for students attending the OMM convocation in March to discuss logistics for the conference. It will be February 19th at 12:00pm in the Vora Lounge.
- SAAO will be hosting a blood drive at the Community Blood Bank of Erie from March 2-7. Stop by and join us for a volunteer opportunity! Community Blood Bank of Erie – 2646 Peach Street, Erie PA, 16508