February 2025 Update
Join us as we highlight the latest developments in AOiA’s Digital Health Innovation initiative, advancing osteopathic voices in digital health and innovation. This month’s update features networking opportunities, educational resources, virtual learning events with thought leaders, and CME opportunities. We encourage you to register for the events and share with your network to help spread the word!
What’s new in Digital Health Innovation Community of Practice
Digital Health Steering Committee: Call for Nominations open on Monday, March 31, 2025! Interested in joining the AOiA Digital Health Innovation Steering Committee? This is a pivotal opportunity to guide how digital technologies support, rather than replace, osteopathic principles, shape ethical AI guidelines and standardized competencies, and be a part of a collaborative ecosystem that advances osteopathic medicine while preserving its hands-on, whole-person care. Save the date to submit your nomination on or after Monday, March 31!
A recent study published in JMIR Medical Education reveals that most U.S. osteopathic medical schools lack formal policies and training for generative AI, highlighting a critical gap in preparation. Explore the article to learn about the study’s findings and recommendations for addressing this need..
Upcoming events
Save the date! The next Ask the Expert Digital Health Office Hours are March 20, 2025, from 4 - 5 p.m. CDT. Register here to participate in these free virtual events.
Join us for our next CME Webinar Implementation of Digital Health Technologies: Ensuring Privacy & Security, Safety & Usability on March 3, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. CST. Registration is free, but space is limited, so please register early! Each webinar offers one (1) AOA 1A or AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Don’t wait! Registration prices for AACOM increase on March 5, 2025. Get your tickets today! Looking to engage with leaders in osteopathic medical education, including administrators, fellows, trainees and students? Be sure to register for the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) Educating Leaders conference, happening April 8-11, 2025, in Arlington, Texas.
AOIA is partnering to present a half-day workshop on April 8 titled AI and Digital Health Integration for Excellence in Teaching and Scholarship.
Happenings in the DO community
Digital Health Pioneers: How Tech is Transforming Osteopathic Care
Watch our exclusive interviews with osteopathic leaders as they share their vision for integrating emerging technologies into patient care.
American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM)
Free Course Offering with Code: ESS-AOIA at checkout
Lifestyle Medicine & Food As Medicine Essentials Course
(Free ACLM account setup required)
Registration ends on Sept. 14, 2025.
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Please email us at innovation@osteopathic.org with your ideas for topics, speakers or any questions.
We are deeply committed to advancing digital health within the osteopathic community and look forward to your continued interest and participation in this vital effort!
Sincerely,
The AOiA Innovation team