With the Single Accreditation System implementation, more DOs are training in residency programs than ever before! Additionally, more allopathic physicians are matriculating into ACGME Osteopathic Recognized residency programs. There is an increased demand for precepting osteopathic learners. Collaborative work between PNWU and FMRN resulted in the development of the workshops below.
These workshops are interactive, hands-on educational activities that incorporate kinesthetic learning, lecture, and small group work at OMT tables. The workshops are aimed at residency program faculty, allopathic/osteopathic residents, MD/DO osteopathic preceptors so that they may develop or refresh individual skills in OPP modalities and improve competencies as educators who supervise residents that practice OPP in patient care settings.
- Regional OPP Workshop, is a full day, hands-on workshop that discusses concepts and techniques associated with Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine by body region.
- Osteopathic Principles and Practice Introductory Workshop, 4-hour, hands-on workshop that discusses the history and philosophy of osteopathic principles and provides a basic introduction to osteopathic techniques.
- Management of Low Back Pain using OMT, 3-hour, hands-on workshop on lower back pain evaluation, identifying somatic dysfunction and performing direct and indirect osteopathic techniques to treat low back pain.
- Treatment of Headaches, Neck Pain and TMJ using OMT, 3-hour hands-on workshop that evaluates and identifies the source of the pain and teaches various osteopathic treatment techniques to treat the different sources of pain.
- OMT in Prenatal Care, 3-hour, hands-on workshop that identifies somatic dysfunction associated with pregnancy and introduces osteopathic techniques used to alleviate those complaints.
- Hospital-Based OMT, 3-hour, hands-on workshop that focuses on inpatient evaluation for OMT, identifying somatic dysfunction associated with hospital patients and introduces osteopathic techniques used to alleviate those complaints and reduce inpatient time.
Please contact Michelle Chadek, MS for information regarding upcoming workshops.
Overall Course Objectives
Overall desired learning objectives:
- Introduce basic skills and concepts associated with Osteopathic Principles and Practice.
- Help osteopathic preceptors feel more competent and comfortable precepting osteopathic learners performing OMM by increasing their knowledge and applicability of OMM techniques.
- Refresher of knowledge and competence in OMM for DOs.
Who should attend?
- MDs matriculating into ACGME Osteopathic Recognized programs
- MDs and DOs precepting osteopathic learners
- Refresher course for DOs
Upcoming Events
OMT Workshop at PNWU | Monday, September 11, 2023 from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Register online here.
Hotel information: Oxford Suites – Please ask for the PNWU rate.
Please contact Michelle Chadek, MS for information regarding upcoming workshops.
Technique sheets and video resources
These workshops are a direct result of the collaboration between WWAMI Family Medicine Residency Network and Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. The Planning Committee and speakers for this workshop consist of both FMRN and PNWU faculty and staff. FMRN and PNWU extend our gratitude to all that contributed to the development and delivery of this workshop.