OMED23 is set to take place as a hybrid event Oct. 6-8, with options for virtual or in-person participation in Orlando, Florida. Read on for answers to all your OMED questions or contact us for additional information.
Hosted by the American Osteopathic Association, OMED is an annual medical conference bringing together thousands of osteopathic physicians, medical students and other health professionals from across the country. OMED stands for Osteopathic Medical Education Conference.Q. What is OMED?
Q. What does OMED stand for?
Following the conclusion of OMED23, participants will receive an attestation link via email and will also be able to access the link via the virtual platform. The attestation will include a listing of all CME-accredited sessions by day. To claim your CME, use the attestation link and mark the sessions you attended, which will show the title, date and time of initial broadcast/live session. Note: The system will allow you to mark sessions and claim credit for concurrent sessions. The attestation will automatically calculate the appropriate amount of CME credits for all sessions that were marked as attended, up to the maximum amount of credits. You will be able to “Save” the attestation for each day and view the final Transcript/Certificate to ensure you have claimed the appropriate credit and marked all sessions you attended. Once you are satisfied and have claimed credit commensurate with the extent of your participation in the activity, you can click “Print Certificate” to receive a final copy of the certificate. Please be aware that you must complete your evaluation before you will receive your certificate. If you’re an AOA member, you may view your CME Activity Report by logging into osteopathic.org. Members also have access to a personalized CME dashboard in the My AOA section of the website. Alternatively, you may contact the AOA’s CME Department via email. Yes, upon submission of the online attestation form, a verification letter/certificate for your earned credits can be immediately printed and/or emailed to the registration email. A general rule of thumb is that almost all specialty sessions, joint sessions and symposia are available for CME credit. There are a few exceptions for specialty sessions that do not offer CME. Keynotes/main stage events, wellness sessions, exhibits, student track programming, and other sessions do not offer CME. No, you may participate in any of the offered sessions across all specialties.Q. How do I complete my attestation for OMED23?
Q. When will I receive a certificate of completion for my OMED23 credits?
Q. Will I receive a certificate if I am not a current AOA member or a DO?
Q. Which OMED sessions are available for CME Credit?
Q. Do I have to participate in only the sessions for my specialty?
Category 1 credit is designated for osteopathic CME activities. Category A activities are usually live, and Category B activities are not (with a few exceptions). Further details can be found in the CME Guide. AOA CME credit is typically awarded for osteopathic CME activities, while AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are typically awarded for allopathic CME activities. Both are equivalent. You should select which credit you plan to claim based on your requirements for board certification, state licensure, etc. Learn more. If you’re an AOA member, you may view your CME Activity Report by logging into Osteopathic.org. Members also have access to a personalized CME dashboard in the My AOA section of the website. Alternatively, you may contact the AOA’s Member Resource Center at (312) 202-8000 or via email.Q. What is the difference between AOA Category 1-A credit and 1-B credit?
Q. What is the difference between AOA and AMA credits?
Q. How can I find out how many CME credits I have?
Attending OMED23 offers endless opportunities to explore the latest trends in medicine, hear exclusive updates from the nation’s public health leaders and connect with your osteopathic colleagues across the profession. OMED is the must-attend CME event of the year for the osteopathic profession and will offer more than 200 hours of cutting edge CME to help you take your practice of medicine to the next level.Q. Why should I attend OMED23?
This year, 23 specialties will be offering programming at OMED23. Those specialties are addiction medicine, allergy and immunology, anesthesiology, dermatology, emergency medicine, family medicine, hematology, internal medicine, neurology and psychiatry, obstetrics and gynecology, occupational and preventive medicine, ophthalmology, orthopedics, osteopathy, otolaryngology, pathology, pediatrics, physical medicine and rehabilitation, proctology, prolotherapy regenerative medicine, radiology, sports medicine and surgery.
Yes, the conference program is now available. Yes, for assistance or questions, please contact Gloria Dillard at gdillard@osteopathic.org.Q. Which specialties will offer programming at OMED23?
Q. Will there be a program for OMED23?
Q. Will there be poster presentations?
All OMED sessions will take place in the Eastern Time Zone.Q. What time zone will be used for the OMED23?
The AOA shares the revenue with all participating specialty colleges. Yes, a student track will be offered. Check back for additional details soon. Yes, a resident track will be offered. Check back for additional details soon.Q. Does my specialty receive a portion of my conference registration fee?
Q. Is there a student track at OMED23?
Q. Is there a resident track at OMED23?
CME sessions, exhibits, general sessions, student sessions, ancillary meetings and registration will take place in the Dolphin Tower. The AOF honors gala and ancillary meetings will take place in the Swan Tower. Attendees should plan on making a hotel reservation in the Dolphin Tower, which is closest to the convention activities.Q. Where will the meeting take place?
Please reference this helpful PDF to access a floor plan of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.Q. Where can I find a floor plan of the hotel?
Not all sessions will offer session and speaker evaluations. However, some may include a “Survey Link” at the top of the platform page for the session. These individual session evaluations are not linked to CME and are not mandatory; however, you are encouraged to complete the survey if you attend the lecture. Completion of the overall conference evaluation and CME self-attestation is required in order to receive CME credit. These items will be accessible on the virtual platform.Q. Will I complete individual session evaluations?
Handouts will be available on the virtual platform. Yes, download the event app by searching “OMED23” in the app store or the Google Play store.Q. How do I access lecture slides?
Q. Will there be a mobile app for OMED23?
Important information: Supported Operating Systems: Additional tips: In Firefox (on Windows or Mac), click the lock icon left of the website address, Clear Cookies & Site data, then Remove.Q. What are the IT/technical specifications for the virtual platform?
Yes, all in-person attendees will receive access to the virtual platform. The virtual platform will be accessible through online beginning on Thursday, Oct. 5. Registered attendees can access the platform by entering in the email utilized when registering. Contact Maritz, the AOA’s official registration and housing partner, at (864) 208-2759. Yes, to change your registration category, please contact the AOA Registration Team at (864) 208-2759.
Q. If I register for in-person, will I be able to have access to the virtual platform?
Q. When will the link for the virtual platform be available?
Q. If I cannot find my record when registering, who do I contact?
Q. If I register for in-person and decide to participate virtually only, can I adjust the registration category?
Contact the AOA Registration and Housing Team at (864) 208-2759 or e-mail Customer Service.
Q. Who do I contact for questions regarding registration and housing?
The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) reaffirms its strong commitment to the core values of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and remains dedicated to advocating for those underrepresented in osteopathic medicine. The AOA’s annual OMED conference, set for Oct. 6-8, 2023, in Orlando, Florida, will gather thousands of osteopathic physicians and medical students from across the country for three days of education, networking and collaboration. The AOA is committed to ensuring a rewarding experience for all OMED attendees by providing a safe space where all identities, backgrounds and experiences will be welcomed, respected and celebrated. The osteopathic profession has a long and proud history of advancing diversity, with an emphasis on working to address health disparities that have a disproportionate impact on minority communities. Building on this foundation, the AOA has established organizational policies and strategies focused on targeting all areas where discrimination exists, including race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual identity and disability. The AOA will continue working on the front lines to protect and defend the rights of all members of the osteopathic profession and the patients they serve.Q. How is the AOA creating a welcoming environment?
Yes, theme park tickets and other Orlando-area discounts are available.Q. Are there discount theme park tickets available to OMED23 attendees?
The AOA constantly strives to improve your OMED experience. All feedback and suggestions are appreciated. Email meetings@osteopathic.org. Please be sure to also complete the session and overall conference surveys.Q. Where can I send feedback or suggestions?
Q. When will future OMED conferences be held?