Student American Academy of Osteopathy 

Student Organizations Athens

Our Mission

The purpose of the SAAO is to preserve and further develop the use of osteopathic principles and practices in osteopathic medical students. The objectives of the SAAO are for its members to acquire a better understanding of osteopathic principles and practices; to attain maximum efficiency in osteopathic structural diagnosis and manipulative treatment; and to foster, in themselves and others, a clear concept of the clinical application of osteopathic principles and practices in health and disease. Membership serves to broaden and expand students' understanding of the osteopathic concepts in practice.

Dues: $10 Annually

Services Provided

SAAO provides educational opportunities to students and future practicing osteopathic physicians. By assisting students in attending the SAAO convocation every year and hosting events like the OMM De-stress event and the mock practical, we give students opportunities to learn and understand osteopathic principles and practices.

Tentative Schedule for 2023-2024

Fall Semester:

• De-stress OMM event - early fall semester
• Mock Practical - week before finals week

Spring Semester:

• SAAO Auction - February 2023, receive donations from faculty, fundraising for convocation
• SAAO Convocation (using SAAO funds) - March 15-17 2023