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: Emily Vetsch

Vice President: Sushil Sudhakar

National Liaison: Robert Smith

Secretary: Mackenzie Prosser

Treasurer: Kamila Pecherek

Advisor: Dr. Stephany Esper


News & Events

  • SAAO is holding a “JumpStart” working dinner with its newly voted executive board and forum writers to prepare for a year of success.
  • SAAO will continue to run an OMM clinic open to LECOM faculty and staff and for the greater Erie community. They will be from 5:30-7:30 PM on the first Wednesday of every month.
  • Become a member of the SAAO and join us for our Spring forums to practice your OMT skills!
  • SAAO will be opening an OMM clinic open to LECOM faculty and staff and for the greater Erie community. They will be from 5:30-7:30 PM on the first Wednesday of every month.