The major osteopathic medicine conferences, CME events, research summits, and advocacy meetings happening in 2026 — and why they matter for how your care is delivered.
Osteopathic medicine isn't static. The techniques Dr. Knopp uses in your treatment are continuously refined by research presented at these events, shaped by competency standards updated by the NBOME and AACOM, and influenced by advocacy that determines how DOs are licensed and reimbursed. This page tracks the events that move the field — and explains what's relevant to you as a patient.
The primary national gatherings for osteopathic physicians — combining hands-on workshops, research presentations, and specialty society programming.
The flagship hands-on OMT training event in the U.S. — four days of intensive workshops, cadaveric labs, and CME with the nation's foremost OMT educators. Dr. Knopp attends annually to refine technique and stay current with emerging evidence.
Annual meeting of osteopathic orthopedic surgeons and musculoskeletal specialists — featuring updates in joint preservation, fracture care, and the intersection of OMT with orthopedic surgical planning.
The largest annual osteopathic medical conference in the world — combining the AOA's CME programming, specialty society sessions, expo, and the year's most significant announcements in osteopathic medicine. OMED26 will feature expanded AI in medicine and regenerative therapy tracks.
Board-certified physicians are required to complete CME hours each renewal cycle. These are the major osteopathic CME events of 2026.
One of the largest CME events in osteopathic medicine — 40+ hours of credit across tracks covering musculoskeletal medicine, pain management, procedural skills, and primary care. A key venue for DOs maintaining dual board certifications.
The events where the osteopathic profession shapes its own future — policy, scope of practice, reimbursement, and professional standards.
The osteopathic profession's annual advocacy event — DOs from across the country meet with legislators to advance policies supporting osteopathic medicine, Medicare payment equity, and scope-of-practice protections.
The AOA's governing body meets annually to set policy, elect leadership, and vote on resolutions affecting the future of osteopathic medicine — from scope of practice to GME funding.
Where the evidence base for osteopathic medicine is built — research presentations, competency framework updates, and AI integration in clinical training.
The national conference focused on osteopathic medical education — featuring sessions on AI integration in clinical training, competency frameworks including the 2026 FOMCD standards, and the future of DO education.
The Musculoskeletal Osteopathic Research and Education conference — presenting the strongest current evidence base for OMT in pain and rehabilitation medicine. A small, high-density research event with direct clinician-researcher dialogue.
The four events with the highest clinical relevance for OMT and pain medicine practitioners in 2026.
March 18–22, 2026
The flagship hands-on OMT training event in the U.S. — four days of intensive workshops, cadaveric labs, and CME with the nation's foremost OMT educators. Dr. K...
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One of the largest CME events in osteopathic medicine — 40+ hours of credit across tracks covering musculoskeletal medicine, pain management, procedural skills,...
Read more ↓September 18–19, 2026
The Musculoskeletal Osteopathic Research and Education conference — presenting the strongest current evidence base for OMT in pain and rehabilitation medicine. ...
Read more ↓October 22–25, 2026
The largest annual osteopathic medical conference in the world — combining the AOA's CME programming, specialty society sessions, expo, and the year's most sign...
Read more ↓Dr. Knopp attends these events and incorporates the latest research into his clinical approach. If you have questions about what this means for your treatment, contact him directly.