Advancing Skills in Osteopathy Program

OMM Fellows and Medical Students

About the Program:

The A.T. Still Research Institute offers a novel, series of courses entitled, “Advancing Skills in Osteopathy (ASO)” that gives participants the most scientifically advanced training in palpation worldwide. This program uses 21st Century objective scientific methods for feedback so participants can refine and standardize their fundamental palpation skills. Leading researchers and educators within the Still Research Institute and the ATSU-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine will give up-to-date evidence-based presentations on the neurobiology of palpation and the art of osteopathic practice. The ASO team, which includes experienced research assistants and coordinators, oversees extensive hands-on training during this program. A unique feature to this training program is its historical component. Led by staff from ATSU’s Museum of Osteopathic Medicine(SM), this feature gives participants an intimate experience of the history of osteopathic medicine upon the grounds of the American School of Osteopathy, where Andrew Taylor Still began a revolution in medicine that continues today. By incorporating living history with modern advanced technologies, the ASO program is an unprecedented and irreproducible program.

The goal of the ASO program is to provide motivated and skilled students with objective feedback, using state-of-the-art instrumentation, in osteopathic principles and practices

The goal of the ASO program is to provide objective feedback using state-of-the-art instrumentation to assist motivated and skilled students in osteopathic principles and practices refine and standardize their skillset and give them a personal, motivational experience of the osteopathic legacy.

Application Guidelines:

Applications must be submitted byApril 1 to be selected for the Advancing Skills in Osteopathy Program for Residents and fellows to be held in June or July. Course dates will be chosen by the majority of accepted participants

The ASO program is geared toward research experiences equivalent to 30 hours.

To be considered for this program, prior research experience is not required. However, applicants must possess or meet the following criteria to be eligible:

  • Undergraduate Fellow within an osteopathic Fellowship program in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine or a student motivated to incorporate osteopathic manipulative skills in their specialty.
  • Strong interest in a career as a clinician focused on whole-body healthcare and based on attention to the mind, body and spirit of their future patients.
  • Strong interest in a career that directly contributes to clinical research or educational activities.
  • Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and technological).
  • Strong interest in science and the scientific method as a basis for critical thinking.
  • Strong academic record.
  • Admirable interpersonal skills.
  • Evidence of leadership potential and/or community involvement.

Application Process:

To apply for the Advancing Skills in Osteopathy program, applicants must submit the following materials:

  • Completed application (attached to this document).
  • Letter of intent that addresses the following:

Reasons for interest in gaining experience through this program;

Academic/professional goals;

Personal interest in clinical and/or biomedical research and/or education.

  • Up-to-Date Resume.
  • A letter of recommendation and completed evaluation form from the Chair of the OMM/OPP department of the applicant’s training institution.
  • Up-to-date Transcript from an osteopathic medical program.

Course Location:

The Advancing Skills in Osteopathy program will be held at the A.T. Still Research Institute facility located on the ATSU-Kirksville Campus at 800 W. Jefferson Street, Kirksville, MO 63501. Specifically, the laboratory for the Still Research Institute is located in the bottom floor of the Gutensohn Building.

Course Date:

The 30-hour course will be held in June or July with the dates determined by the majority of accepted participants.

Course Fee:

A reduced cost for fellows and/or medical students has been set at $995 per participant.

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Deadline for Applications

  • April 1for Summer Advancing Skills in Osteopathy program

Attach the following documents to Application

  • Letter of intent
  • Current CV
  • Academic transcript,
  • Evaluation information form

Mailcomplete application by the above deadline to the following address:

Brian Degenhardt, D.O.

Director, A.T. Still Research Institute

c/oCharity Thomann

800 W. Jefferson St.

Kirksville, MO 63501

Evaluation Information

To be completed by student and submitted with application

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Chair of the OMM/OPP department from the Applicant’s training institution

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April 1 for Summer Advancing Skills in Osteopathy program

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Brian Degenhardt, D.O.

Director, A. T. Still Research Institute

c/o Charity Thomann

800 W. Jefferson St.

Kirksville, MO 63501

Evaluation

To be completed by the Chair of the OMM/OPP department of the Applicant’s training institution. Please also attach a letter on official letterhead.

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Deadlines for Applications

  • April 1 for Summer Advancing Skills in Osteopathy program

Please mail completed evaluation by above deadline to:

Brian Degenhardt, D.O.

Director, Still Research Institute

c/o Charity Thomann

800 W. Jefferson St.

Kirksville, MO 63501

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