August 2025 Update

Join us as we highlight the latest developments in AOiA’s Digital Health Innovation initiative, where we're amplifying osteopathic leadership in digital health and innovation. This month's highlights include an upcoming virtual session with thought leaders and valuable CME opportunities. We invite you to register for these events and share them within your professional network to help expand our reach!

In this issue

  • Your voice matters: Help shape the future of digital health in osteopathic medicine

  • Get involved in the new Emerging DO platform

  • AOiA member benefit: Free CME from ACLM

  • DHI Frequently Asked Questions

  • Upcoming events

  • Happenings in the DO community

  • New to the Digital Health Innovation community? Join us!


What’s new in the Digital Health Innovation Community of Practice

We want to hear from you! Help shape the future of digital health in osteopathic medicine

Are you a DO passionate about the future of care? Take just a few minutes to complete the AOiA Technology Readiness Assessment for Osteopathic Practitioners and help us understand how digital health tools, like AI, telehealth and ambient documentation, are being adopted across the profession.

Your insights will directly inform future AOiA Digital Health Innovation programming. We need your voice! Let’s drive meaningful change together.

Make mentorship connections

Join us in our support and partnership of the new Emerging DO Platform, a new digital hub and online community that fosters connection, collaboration and knowledge-sharing to strengthen the shared philosophy and values that define the osteopathic profession.

We are committed to supporting osteopathic medical students, residents and early-career professionals by helping to expand access to valuable resources, mentorship opportunities and career-building tools.
The Emerging DO Platform offers: 

  • Residency Program Insights – Access key details about programs, read alumni experiences, and participate in discussions with current and former residents.

  • Mentorship Network – Connect with experienced DOs for guidance and career support through our mentorship program. As part of your participation, join the Digital Health Innovation (DHI) Special Interest Group that we lead.

AOiA member benefit: Free CME from ACLM

Take the Lifestyle Medicine and Food as Medicine Essentials course for free through Sept. 14 with code AOIA2025. This 5.5-hour, self-paced online course from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine provides a powerful foundation in treating, reversing, and preventing chronic disease. AOIA members also save 10% on all other ACLM online CME/CE courses using the same code.

DHI Frequently asked questions

Did you know that the Digital Health Innovation Community has a FAQ for digital health technologies for osteopathic medicine?

Visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to access this helpful resource


Upcoming events

Ask the Expert Digital Health Office Hours
Sept. 18, 2025 | 4 - 5 p.m. CDT.
Register today.

Do you have questions about digital health? Join us for our next Ask the Expert session—an open forum designed to help you navigate emerging technologies, implementation challenges and opportunities in osteopathic digital health. 

Webinar: Transforming Health Through Technology and Osteopathic Principles
Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. CDT
Free CME opportunity

Register today.

In partnership with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), this DHI-hosted webinar explores how digital innovation is reshaping lifestyle medicine and nutrition. Learn how osteopathic principles, centered on whole-person care, can be amplified through technology to improve outcomes, enhance patient engagement and support preventive health.

Webinar: Mind, Muscle, Medicine: A Unified Approach to Exercise as Therapy
Dec. 8, 2025 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. CDT
Free CME Opportunity

Register today.

In partnership with ACLM, this session will explore how exercise can be integrated into digital health strategies and osteopathic care models. Discover how movement-based interventions can be personalized and scaled through technology to support whole-person wellness.


Happenings in the DO community

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.

New to the Digital Health Innovation community? Join us!

Join us here to be included in networking opportunities and learn about the latest news in osteopathic medicine. Stay connected by following us on LinkedIn.

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!

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