KAOM 2026
Spring
CME
Conference
Join us in Overland Park
March 27th - 28th
Advance your practice with timely topics and expert perspectives in osteopathic medicine.
With expert speakers and emerging treatment insights, this conference is designed to support your professional growth and improve patient care.
Conference Overview
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Friday, March 27th 7.30am - 4.00pm
Saturday March 28th 7.30am - 4.00pm -
Pre-Conference Event Thursday, March 26th 1.00 - 5.00pm
Additional CME Available (4 hrs) -
Sheraton Overland Park at the Convention Center
Overland Park, KS
Featured Topics
OMM
Hands-on, head-to-toe: From elbows and shoulders to knees and ankles, this OMM session offers practical refreshers and new insights. Even if you don’t use OMM every day, stay connected to the techniques – and the philosophy – that set DOs apart.
Dermatology
Winter is coming – along with a surge in eczema, psoriasis, and other cold-weather skin concerns. Be prepared with the latest clinical updates and treatment strategies in dermatology.
Pain Management
Pain was identified as the reason for 37.5% of primary care visits. Join us for a practical look at how we can better address one of the most common presenting complaints.
Special Events
Pre-Conference
Event
- Thursday March 26th, 1.00 - 5.00pm
- Additional CME Available - 4 Hours
- Registration required - additional fee
Pre-Conference
Event
- Thursday March 26th, 1.00 - 5.00pm
- All are welcome!
- No registration required
Social Dinner
- Good food and meaningful connections with fellow DOs
- Friday evening, following Presidential Reception
- $30, includes meal and transportation
- Separate registration required
Conference Agenda
Student Posters and Presidential Reception
5.00 – 6.00
Still’s Technique
Frank Stafford, DO
1.00 – 2.00pm
Facilitated Positional Release (FPR)
Frank Stafford, DO
2.00 – 3.00pm
Balanced Ligamentous Tension/Ligamentous Articular Strain (BLT/LAS)
Frank Stafford, DO
3.00 – 4.00pm
Progressive Inhibition of Neuromuscular Structures (PINS)
Chris Morrissey, DO
4.00 – 5.00pm
Presidential Reception
5.00 – 6.00pm
Social Dinner (optional)
Time
*Schedule yet to be finalized – More topics to be added!
Time
Breaking the Freeze: Advances in Hydrodilation for Adhesive Capsulitis
Benjamin Smith, DO
Time
GLP1s and Weight Loss
Charisse Symmonds DO
Time
Women’s Health & Hormones
Charisse Symmonds DO
Time
Q&A with Dr. Symmonds
Time
Opioid Management & Addiction
Heather Rowe, DO
Time
Bone Health in the Female over the Lifespan
Gracie Swanberg DO
Time
Resilience Skills for Physicians
Terri Nickel DO
Time
Registration
Advanced Registration Discount!
Register by March 1st and Save
Prices will increase after March 1st
Retired DO
$375
Friday and Saturday
$295
One day only
DO in Kansas
If you are a DO in KS, Congratulations! You are a KAOM Member for 2026 and qualify for the member rate
$475
Friday and Saturday
$325
One day only
Non-Member
DO outside of KS or other non-DO professional
$675
Friday and Saturday
$525
One day only
Accommodation
To allow members to choose their favorite hotels, there is no group room block for this conference.
If you’re not sure where you want to stay, we’ve got some recommendations just for you, near to all the conference action!
Exhibitors
Showcase your products and services to a focused audience of osteopathic professionals.
Join us as an exhibitor and connect directly with healthcare leaders shaping the future of medicine.