Student American Osteopathic Association of Orthopedics
Student Organizations Dublin
Our Mission
The Mission of the HCOM SAOAO is to form a bridge between Osteopathic Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery, in order to create a holistic functioning system to provide all the members with the opportunity to change the future of Osteopathic Orthopedic Medicine by being well educated and experienced health care practitioners.
Officers, 2024-2025 | |
| President | Ethan Marting |
| Vice President | Mason Nolan |
| Treasurer | Jimmy Applegate |
| Secretary/Research Chair | Conor Wood |
| Advisor | Jodie Foster, D.P.T. |
Dues: $10 Biannually
Services Provided
SAOAO offers exposure to Orthopedic Surgery for medical students and aims to inspire future Osteopathic Physicians to pursue careers in Orthopedic Surgery and to incorporate the principles of Osteopathic Medicine in their practice, as we are underrepresented within the specialty.
Philanthropic Events include: Turkey Bowl: Will require canned goods for entry into the tournament.
Tentative Schedule for 2024-2025
Resident Lecture Series (3-4 separate lectures throughout year) - OhioHealth Doctor's Hospital Orthopedic Residency program
- Two in November/December 2024
- One in January/February 2025
Doctor's Hospital Cadaver Lab Fracture Fixation Experience - Doctor's Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program
- Date TBD
Ankle Reconstruction Surgical Demonstration - Dr. Jeffrey Gittins, D.O. - OrthoNeuro Casting Clinic
- Fall 2024
Orthopedic Surgical Anatomy Lecture - Dr. Jodie Foster
- September 2024
Total Knee Replacement Demonstration - Dr. Mark Gittins, D.O. - OrthoNeuro
- Spring 2025
Casting Clinic - OrthoNeuro and/or Orthopedic Residents from Doctor's Hospital
- Spring 2025
Suture Clinic - OrthoNeuro and/or Orthopedic Residents from Doctor's Hospital
- Date TBD
Turkey Bowl - Joint event with Surgery and Sports Med Club
- October/November 2024
All events will be funded by dues paid by club members and the time volunteered by Orthopedic Residents, Attending Surgeons, and our faculty advisor Dr. Jodie Foster.