Student American Academy of Osteopathy
Student Organizations Cleveland
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.
Officers, 2026-2027
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Samantha Meir |
| Vice President | Wenli Wu |
| Treasurer | Jinal Dave |
| Secretary | Emma Malchesky |
| National Liaison | Rebecca Mekhel |
| Advisor | Cheryl Hammes, D.O. |
Dues: $10 Annually
Services Provided
SAAO helps to further the education of osteopathic principles to students outside of the classroom. Events hosted include mock OMM practicals, OMM for the Underserved presentations, as well as OMM professional development speeches.
Schedule for 2026-2027
- Mock Practical
- OMM Bingo
- OMM for the Underserved
- HCOM Gala - SAAO & Family Medicine Club
- Convocation
- HVLA Workshop