OMED25 is set to take place Sept. 25-28 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. 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?
OMED25 will take place Sept. 25-28 at the Music City Center in Nashville.Q. When and where will the meeting take place?
Following the conclusion of OMED25, 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. Participants can attend any session across all specialties.Q. How do I complete my attestation for OMED25?
Q. When will I receive a certificate of completion for my OMED25 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 OMED25 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 OMED25?
The following specialties are offering both in-person and virtual content: The following specialties are offering virtual content (available Sept. 22): Yes! The OMED25 conference program will be available within the coming months. Yes, for assistance or questions, please contact Gloria Dillard at [email protected].Q. Which specialties will offer programming at OMED25?
Q. Will there be a program for OMED25?
Q. Will there be poster presentations?
All OMED sessions will take place in Central Standard Time.Q. What time zone will be used for the OMED25?
The AOA shares the revenue with all participating specialty colleges. Yes, a student track will be offered. Yes, a resident track will be offered.Q. Does my specialty receive a portion of my conference registration fee?
Q. Is there a student track at OMED25?
Q. Is there a resident track at OMED25?
The Advocates for the AOA (AAOA) hosted the A.T. Still Fit for Life Fun Run 2024 in San Antonio, Texas! The 5K walk/run took place during OMED24 on Sunday, Sept. 22, from 6:30–7:45 a.m. CT in Hemisfair Park. All profits from this fundraising event supported the osteopathic community in the form of SOMA scholarships and through grants for special projects across the country. Details on the 2025 run will be available within the coming months.Q. When is the AAOA Fun Run?
Please reference these helpful maps to access floor plans of the Music City Center.Q. Where can I find a floor plan of the conference?
Yes, individual session and speaker evaluations are located on the attestation site. Completion of the overall conference evaluation and CME attestation is required to receive CME credit.Q. Will I complete individual session evaluations?
Handouts will be available on the event mobile app. Yes, the event mobile app will be available prior to the beginning of the conference.Q. How do I access lecture slides?
Q. Will there be a mobile app for OMED25?
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?
The OMED On-Demand virtual platform will open Sunday, Sept. 22. All in-person OMED attendees have access to the OMED On-Demand virtual platform. Access the virtual platform by entering in the email utilized when registering. Contact Maritz, the AOA’s official registration and housing partner, at (864) 208-2759 or email customer service. Registration for OMED On-Demand opens on Sept. 22. Registration category change can take place on Sept. 22. Please contact the AOA Registration Team at (864) 208-2759 or email customer service.Q. When will the link for OMED On-Demand (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 Sept. 20-22, in San Antonio, Texas, 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?
The AOA constantly strives to improve your OMED experience. All feedback and suggestions are appreciated. Email [email protected]. 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?