What is UAAO?

UAAO is the undergraduate arm of the American Academy of Osteopathy based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The mission of the American Academy of Osteopathy is to teach, advocate, advance, explore, and research the science and art of osteopathic medicine emphasizing osteopathic principles, philosophy, palpatory diagnosis and osteopathic manipulative treatment in total health care.

Des Moines University COM UAAO chapter won the National Outreach Chapter of the Year for the 2003-2004 school year!

Get involved!

Every medical student should try to enhance his or her education through involvement in campus clubs.

Our Clubs emphasis is on Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and here are a few activities offered by UAAO throughout the year:

  • A minimum of 10 FREE Lectures / Luncheons (with GOOD food!)
  • A nationally recognized OMM Guest Lecturer & Hands-On Workshop
  • UAAO-OMM 1st & 2nd yr. manuals (available in Matthews Bookstore)
  • Thursday noontime OMM Help Sessions
  • Afternoon Pre-Practical OMM Review Sessions
  • Discount on OMM tables and accessories
  • Spring Cook Out
  • Multiple Activities during National Osteopathic Week
  • Opportunities to treat real patients via Health Fairs & Osteopathic Finish Lines
  • It looks good on your CV to have been an active member of a major club
  • We are the only club with a goat as a mascot! (Actually, it is the Ram of Reason!)

Please consider joining and helping UAAO provide additional educational experiences. Thank you very much for your support and participation in your medical education.

Sincerely,

Joel Dunn, Sarah Smith, Mary Schwarz, Sarah Ledger, Gregory Golden, & Amanda Camden - Your DO '07 UAAO Officers, DMU-OMC Chapter.
 

UAAO DMU Contacts:

President - Joel Dunn

Vice President - Sarah Smith

Treasurer - Mary Schwarz

Secretary - Sarah Ledger

National Rep. - Gregory Golden

3rd/4th Year Rep. - Amanda Camden

Chapter Advisor - David Boesler, D.O.