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ForwardMayo Osteopathic Research and Education (MORE) Conference 2026
This course is offered Live (in-person) only
Course Director - Stephen Stacey, D.O.
Co-Course Director - Anthony Furlano, D.O.
September 18-19, 2026 - Assisi Heights - Rochester, Minnesota
The Mayo Osteopathic Research and Education Conference is a regional conference with an emphasis on osteopathic manual treatment and osteopathic research. It is a hub for networking and recruiting for osteopathic residents and physicians in the upper Midwest. Its focus is hands-on osteopathic education for residents and physicians.
Registration Fees | Medical students | Residents | MD/DO/PHD |
Full conference | $150 | $350 | $750 |
Friday Only | $100 | $225 | $550 |
Saturday Only | $100 | $225 | $550 |
Mayo Staff – log in using your credentials to see the registration fee specific to your enrollment type.
The MORE Conference is designed for clinicians and learners across the spectrum of osteopathic manual medicine.
This includes:
- Experienced OMM professionals — medical students, residents, fellows, faculty, preceptors, and practicing physicians who want to refine clinical skills, deepen evidence-based practice, and engage in scholarly discussion.
- DOs seeking skills reinforcement — physicians who trained in OMM but are not currently using it and want structured support to reengage and rebuild confidence. These participants should look for sessions labeled OMM Essentials on the schedule.
- Clinicians new to OMM — MDs, APPs, PAs, NPs, PTs, OTs, and other healthcare professionals interested in foundational, hands-on training in osteopathic manual medicine. These participants should look for sessions labeled OMM Essentials on the schedule.
MORE offers tiered programming designed to meet participants at their current level of experience and support continued growth in clinical practice, education, and scholarship of osteopathic manipulative medicine.
Invitation to Participate or Attend – Residency Fair
You are invited to participate in the MORE Conference Residency Fair on Friday, September 18, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. This dedicated two-hour event connects residency programs with osteopathic medical students actively exploring osteopathic training opportunities.
Programs with osteopathic recognition, those seeking recognition, and programs interested in recruiting students with an interest in osteopathic education and OMM are encouraged to join. All specialties are welcome, whether or not your program currently holds osteopathic recognition. We look forward to your participation as a vendor or as a conference attendee to engage with the next generation of osteopathic physicians.
Residency Fair Fees:
| Table Only | $250 |
| Table + One Conference Registration | $900 |
| Table + Two Conference Registrations | $1,600 |
Organizations wishing to have a table at the Residency Fair should complete the letter of agreement.
Abstract Submissions Now Open
Present your research as a poster or oral presentation. Poster submissions will be accepted through July 31, 2026. Authors wishing to be considered for oral presentation need to have their abstract submitted by July 31, 2026 via the submission link.
Abstract Eligibility: Original abstracts that either have or have not been presented at other meetings will be considered. Previously published abstracts should be sufficiently modified.
Submission Deadline: Poster submissions will be accepted through July 31, 2026. Authors wishing to be considered for oral presentation need to have their abstract submitted by July 31, 2026.
Notification of Results: Primary authors of submissions received July 31 or earlier will be notified by July 16 whether their submission has been accepted for a poster or oral presentation. Primary authors of submissions received from July 4 to July 31 will be notified by August 5, 2026, whether their submission has been accepted for a poster.
Presentation of Abstracts: Abstracts chosen for presentation will be uploaded to the conference website and presented during the live & livestream Mayo Osteopathic Research and Education (MORE) Conference 2026 on September 18th and/or September 19th, 2026.
Registration Requirements: Primary authors selected for presentation at the conference are expected to pay the registration fee and attend the course.
Abstracts will be evaluated based on quality of the abstract and relevance to the conference.
Target Audience
This course is designed for osteopathically trained physicians, residents and medical students learning about osteopathic manipulation, and researchers interested in manipulative medicine.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate selected osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) techniques for common musculoskeletal and related conditions using appropriate positioning, diagnosis, and treatment sequencing
- Integrate current evidence and clinical guidelines into decision-making regarding the use of OMT for specific patient presentations
- Formulate strategies to incorporate OMM into routine clinical workflows, teaching environments, or scholarly projects
- Perform osteopathic structural assessment and apply osteopathic manipulative treatment for common musculoskeletal conditions
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
View Printable Program Schedule (PDF)
All times listed in Central Daylight time zone.
September 18, 2026 | ||
8:30 am | Registration | |
9:00 am | Introduction and Course Overview | |
9:50 am | Break and Transition | |
10:00 am | Rotating Workshops Session A | OMM Essentials Session 1 |
10:45 am | Transition |
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10:55 am | Rotating Workshops Session B |
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11:40 am | Lunch is served | |
12:00 pm | Platform Presentation: A Survey of Cutting-Edge OMM Research | |
12:50 pm | Oral Scholarship Presentations | |
1:40 pm | Poster Session | |
2:20 pm | Rotating Workshops Session C | OMM Essentials Session 2 |
3:05 pm | Transition |
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3:15 pm | Rotating Workshops Session D |
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4:00 pm | Adjourn Day | |
4:00–6:00 pm | Residency Fair Programs with osteopathic recognition, those seeking recognition, and programs interested in recruiting students with an interest in osteopathic education and OMM are encouraged to join. All specialties are welcome, whether or not your program currently holds osteopathic recognition. We look forward to your participation as a vendor or as a conference attendee to engage with the next generation of osteopathic physicians. | |
Rotating Workshops |
Workshop 1: Muscle Energy 2.0: Isolating the Barrier |
Workshop 2: Using the Fascial Distortion Model in Acute Care Settings |
Workshop 3: FDM Essentials |
Workshop 4: Mastering Indirect Techniques |
Workshop 5: OMT for Pregnancy-Related Pain and Dysfunction |
Workshop 6: OMM for the Upper Extremity |
Workshop 7: Bench to Bedside: Advanced Palpation Calibration with Objective Feedback |
Workshop 8: Clinical Application of the Functional Pathology of the Musculoskeletal System (FPMSS) Paradigm |
OMM Essentials Track |
Session 1: Foundations of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine: Part 1 |
Session 2: Foundations of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine: Part 2 |
September 19, 2026 | |||
7:15 am | Registration & breakfast | ||
8:00 am
| Introduction | ||
8:50 am | Break, Transition | ||
| Clinical Track | Research & Education Track | OMM Essentials |
| Clinical Mastery in OMT Workshops | Osteopathic Scholarship & Education Forum | OMM Essentials Workshops |
9:00 am | Long Lever Techniques for Low Back Pain: Biomechanics, Ergonomics, and Clinical Application | Extending Osteopathic Training to Allopathic Learners
| Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Essentials Workshop
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9:50 am | Break, Transition | ||
10:00 am | OMT for Athletic Injury and Performance
| The Science of Touch: A Panel Discussion | Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Essentials Workshop
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10:50 am | Break, Transition | ||
11:00 am | Evaluation and Osteopathic Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders | Turning Clinical Curiosity into Mechanistic Research | Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Essentials Workshop
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11:50 am | Lunch is served | ||
12:10 pm
| Lunchtime platform presentation: Mapping Myofascial Mobility with Imaging: | ||
1:00 pm
| Poster Session | ||
1:30 pm | Using the Fascial Distortion Model to Treat Complex Pain | What High-Value Osteopathic Precepting Looks Like and Why It Matters | Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Essentials Workshop
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2:20 pm | Break, Transition | ||
2:30 pm | Needle in a Haystack: Precision Detection of Myofascial Dysfunction | Measuring the clinical impact of Osteopathic Recognition
| Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Essentials Workshop
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3:20 pm | Break, Transition | ||
3:30 pm
| Platform Presentation: Advancing Osteopathic Medicine: | ||
4:20 pm
| Closing Remarks, Research Awards Presentation | ||
4:30 pm | Adjourn Conference | ||
Conference Location:
Assisi Heights
1001 14th St NW
Rochester, MN 55901
For more information on construction and parking updates, please visit www.mayoclinic.org/rochester-construction. This site has suggestions on parking, drop- offs, best routes, road closures and construction updates.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| Day(s) Attended: | Credits: |
| Full Course (Fri-Sat) | 12.00 |
| Friday Only | 5.50 |
| Saturday Only | 6.50 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 12.00 Attendance
Sponsorship and Exhibit Opportunities
This course offers the unique opportunity for sponsorship opportunities, including the ability to interact with healthcare providers and highlight their products and services through an exhibit. A detailed listing of Sponsorship Opportunities is found here. Space is limited, and desired sponsorship opportunity is not considered final until a countersigned agreement is received.
If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at this conference, complete the Letter of Agreement via the link below, prior to August 31, 2026. If you do not have a profile/account you will first need to create one before completing the online form:
If you are interested in sponsoring/exhibiting, please complete the Letter of Agreement.
Invitation to Participate – Residency Fair
You are invited to participate in the MORE Conference Residency Fair on Friday, September 18, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. This dedicated two-hour event connects residency programs with osteopathic medical students actively exploring osteopathic training opportunities.
Programs with osteopathic recognition, those seeking recognition, and programs interested in recruiting students with an interest in osteopathic education and OMM are encouraged to join. All specialties are welcome, whether or not your program currently holds osteopathic recognition. We look forward to your participation as an exhibitor to engage with the next generation of osteopathic physicians.
Residency Fair Fees:
| Table Only | $250 |
| Table + One Conference Registration | $900 |
| Table + Two Conference Registrations | $1,600 |
Organizations wishing to have a table at the Residency Fair should complete the letter of agreement.
Before registering, please update your profile.
To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements; however, some requests may not be feasible based on venue kitchen capabilities. Attendees will be contacted in advance if a dietary restriction cannot be fulfilled.
The Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development strives for fully accessible learning experiences. If you anticipate any barriers while attending this course, please reach out to the course coordinator who will be in touch with all registrants. If you need disability-related accommodations, please contact the Office of Wellness and Academic Support – Disability Access Services at MCCMS.DS@mayo.edu.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
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