Access osteopathically-focused research dating back to 1960, including links to full text content from publisher sites.
The latest findings from new and seasoned researchers were featured.
All posters and recordings, including the poster winners, can be accessed via the AOA Online Learning webpage.
Research posters presented during the OMED23 Poster Session and Student Poster Competition are now available for viewing on the AOA Online Learning platform. Expand your knowledge and support the advancement of osteopathic research by viewing the ePoster videos.
Registration is required to access the research videos. Once registered and logged in, visit the online learning platform, and navigate to the AOA-OMED Research Posters 2023 webpage. You may also use the search feature to access the videos by searching for “Research” and then enrolling in the “AOA-OMED Research Posters 2023” module.
Instructions to access the AOA Online Learning portal:
To access the videos, go directly to the AOA Online Learning “AOA-OMED Research Posters 2023” webpage. If you have never accessed AOA Learning, please login using your old AOA credentials or search for your account from the login page. If you are unable to login or reset your password, please reach out to memberservice@osteopathic.org. If you do not have an AOA login, you will need to register.
Physicians can claim up to two (2) credits of AOA Category 2-B CME by viewing the recorded ePosters over the next year. To claim these credits and receive a certificate, the participant must view the posters (no minimum requirement) and complete a brief evaluation. Once the participant submits their viewed posters, their CME credits will be granted and the participant will receive a certificate of completion.
If you have any questions, please contact Gloria Dillard, MPH, Director of Research Grants, at gdillard@osteopathic.org or at (312) 202-8006.
Approved research abstracts are published in the December 2023 online edition of The Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.
1st Place Winners – $500
Poster #: *PH9
PI Name: Kally Ann Dey, OMS IV
Institution: Midwestern University/Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Title of Project: National Prevalence and Quality of Medical Spanish Education in US Osteopathic Medical Schools: An Approach to Improve Health Equity
Poster #: *C26
PI Name: Harrison A. Patrizio, OMS III
Institution: Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Title of Project: Improved Cardiac Auscultation Competency Interweaving Visual, Auditory, and Tactical Stimuli: A Preliminary Study
Poster #: *H7
PI Name: Joshua Clayton Ranta, OMS II
Institution: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Title of Project: Are Physicians Capturing Enough Data to Make Infant Growth Charts Useful Diagnostic Tools?
2nd Place Winners – $250
Poster #: *B9
PI Name: Alexandra Crawford, OMS II
Institution: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Title of Project: Ovariectomy Exacerbates Lung Allergic Responses, but not Vascular Endothelial Function in a Mouse Model of Asthma
Poster #: *C49
PI Name: Robert Steinberg, OMS III
Institution: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Title of Project: Exploring the Impact of Osteopathic Medical School on Body Composition: A 4-Year Longitudinal Study
Poster #: *C28
PI Name: Seth J. Spicer, OMS II
Institution: Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Title of Project: Quantifying the Effect of Thoracic Myofascial Release on Muscle Tone, Stiffness, and Elasticity
Poster #: *C33
PI Name: Artiom Daniel Efimenko, OMS IV, 2LT
Institution: Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Title of Project: The Army Combat Fitness Test’s (ACFT) Ability to Screen and Predict Musculoskeletal injury: A Retrospective Chart Review
Poster #: *H3
PI Name: Thomas Scully, OMS III
Institution: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Title of Project: Trends in Contributions to the Osteopathic Political Action Committee: A Twenty-Two-Year Analysis
Poster #: *H16
PI Name: Ashley Sundin, OMS IV
Institution: Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Title of Project: Analyzing ChatGPT’s Proficiency In Multiple Choice Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Questions: Insights and Implications
AOF & AOA partner to offer funding for 18-month research projects rooted in osteopathic principles and practice.
The American Osteopathic Association and American Osteopathic Foundation provide funding for osteopathically-focused research conducted by new physicians and PhD researchers. Read on for information about the process of navigating the application process and making a lasting contribution to the field of osteopathic research.
NOTE: The AOA no longer funds basic science research projects. AOA-funded research projects will address the tenets of osteopathic medicine and advance the distinctiveness of the osteopathic profession through patient-focused research projects.
This grant was established to advance the scientific training of new investigators interested in conducting research projects in clinical science or health services that will contribute to the field of osteopathic medicine research. In addition, the grant is intended to encourage individuals to contribute to osteopathic research throughout their careers.
A new investigator is defined as a Principal Investigator (PI) who has completed his/her terminal research degree or end of postgraduate clinical training, whichever completion date is later, within the past 10 years. Individuals who have previously competed successfully as a PI for a larger AOA grant (i.e., $100,000 to $150,000 award) and/or received an R01 National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant or its equivalent as a PI are not eligible.
Proposals must comply with the specific requirements for topics and scope of research projects as set forth in the respective RFAs for the larger research grants.
Once completed, findings of funded research will be submitted for publication in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), the official scientific publication of the AOA. Research grant recipients are required to provide the JOM with first right of refusal on publication of findings generated from the grant.
Submissions opens: Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023
Deadline for application: Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. CST
Application resources:
Funding is available for researchers conducting 18-month projects rooted in osteopathic principles & practice.
The AOA’s research grant program supports the pursuit of research rooted in osteopathic principles and practice that promotes the overall impact and efficacy of osteopathic medicine. Researchers are encouraged to submit funding applications for studies that explore the whole-person approach of osteopathic medicine, while also addressing disease states and spectrum of patient care (e.g., primary, secondary and tertiary).
Though Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMM/OMT) remain strong traditions in the osteopathic profession, research should recognize that osteopathic medicine encompasses a broader philosophy focused on empathetic patient-centered care that addresses the body, mind and spirit.
NOTE: The AOA no longer funds basic science research projects. AOA-funded research projects will address the tenets of osteopathic medicine and advance the distinctiveness of the osteopathic profession through patient-focused research projects.
Submissions open: Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023
Deadline for application: Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. CST
Promote the osteopathic approach to care through AOA-funded research.
As part of the AOA Research Grant Program, the AOA offers research funding opportunities for osteopathic physicians in training and medical students seeking to make a contribution to the field of osteopathic medical research. Read on for more information about the process of obtaining research funding as an osteopathic medical student, resident or fellow.
NOTE: The AOA no longer funds basic science research projects. AOA-funded research projects will address the tenets of osteopathic medicine and advance the distinctiveness of the osteopathic profession through patient-focused research projects.
This program is designed to support physicians in training who are interested in conducting a clinical or health services research project that will make a significant contribution to osteopathic medicine. Additionally, the program aims to establish a foundation for physicians in training to contribute to osteopathic medicine throughout their careers.
Funded grant projects will be completed under the direction of a mentor, who should be an active investigator in the area of the proposed research and be committed to supervising the applicant’s research and supporting their career development. Both the mentor and applicant must accept responsibility for the conduct of the project and the reporting of scientific results. A portion of the research training program may be conducted at an institution other than the sponsoring institution; however, the sponsoring institution must obtain the services of a consultant who will provide on-site supervision of the portion not completed at the sponsoring institution.
Submitted proposals must comply with requirements set forth in the respective RFAs for the larger grants.
This program supports development of research skills among medical students aiming to complete a clinical or health services research project that will make a significant contribution to osteopathic medicine. In addition, the program introduces osteopathic medical students to the osteopathic research community and encourages them to engage in research throughout their careers.
Funded grant projects will be completed under the direction of a mentor, who should be an active investigator in the area of the proposed research and be committed to supervising the applicant’s research and supporting their career development. Both the mentor and applicant must accept responsibility for the conduct of the project and the reporting of scientific results. A portion of the research training program may be conducted at an institution other than the sponsoring institution; however, the sponsoring institution must obtain the services of a consultant who will provide on-site supervision of the portion not completed at the sponsoring institution.
The proposal must be the supplemental project of an existing research study and must comply with the specific requirements for the topic and scope of research projects set forth in the respective RFA’s for the larger research grants. Supplemental projects must have research questions and objectives that are distinct from the existing (parent) study. Applicants will be required to provide information regarding the parent study.
Submitted proposals must comply with requirements set forth in the respective RFAs for the larger grants.
Results of funded research will be submitted for publication in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), the official scientific publication of the AOA. Research grant recipients are required to give the JOM first right of refusal for publication of research findings generated from the grant.
Submissions opens: Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023
Deadline for application: Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. CST
Application resources: