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

  • 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.
  • SAAO is hosting a fundraiser at Blaze Pizza on 10/24 from 5pm-8pm to raise funds towards traveling to the annual AOA convocation. 20% of all proceeds will return to the club! Hope to see you there!
  • SAAO and Sports Medicine Club will be hosting a KT taping/cupping clinic on November 6. We will be having various OPP and sports medicine faculty coming in to show and teach us how to apply and benefit from these techniques. This event…