What Events and Conferences Does AOCOPM Host?

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AOCOPM (aocopm.org) hosts an annual educational conference, a set of pre-conference OPAM workshops, and recurring Grand Rounds, with participation channels for presenters, nominees, exhibitors, and trainees. The site's homepage currently features the AOCOPM 2026 Annual Educational Conference in conjunction with OMED26, scheduled for October 23–25 in Las Vegas, NV, preceded by a DOT FMCSA NRCME Course on October 22.

Annual Educational Conference

The flagship event is the AOCOPM Annual Educational Conference, which the site describes as held "in conjunction with OMED26." The homepage lists the 2026 dates and location:

Item Detail
Conference dates October 23–25
Pre-conference course DOT FMCSA NRCME Course, October 22
Location Las Vegas, NV
Co-located with OMED26

The site also references an "Annual or Midyear Conference" under its CME and Certification Courses section, indicating that a midyear conference may also be offered in some years. Check the Calendar of Events for the current schedule.

OPAM Workshops and Pre-Conference Courses

AOCOPM runs a series of OPAM (Osteopathic Postdoctoral/Continuing Medical Education) workshops tied to its conference programming. The homepage and navigation list these:

  • OPAM Workshop: DOT FMCSA NRCME — the course scheduled for October 22 ahead of the 2026 conference
  • OPAM Workshop: Basic Course in Occupational Medicine
  • OPAM Workshop: MRO (Medical Review Officer)

These workshops sit alongside the broader CME and Certification Courses section, which also covers CAQ: Occupational Medicine, Correctional Medicine subspecialty certification, and Hyperbaric/Undersea Medicine subspecialty certification.

How to Participate

The homepage surfaces several active participation channels:

  • Call for Presentations — submit a proposal to present at the conference
  • Call for Nominations — the homepage currently displays a "Call for Nominations!" banner
  • Exhibitors-Supporters — information for organizations wishing to exhibit or support the conference
  • Information for Speakers — logistics and requirements for accepted presenters
  • Trainees (Students, Residents and Fellows) Enter Here — a dedicated entry point for trainee participation
  • Mentor network — sign up via the Emerging DO Platform to find or become a mentor

Staying Updated

Two site sections carry the latest event notices:

  1. Calendar of Events — the primary listing for upcoming conferences, workshops, and Grand Rounds
  2. Newsletters — periodic updates, also linked from the Quick Links menu

Additional recurring programming includes Grand Rounds and Memorial and Commemorative Lectures, both listed in the site navigation.

Practical Notes

  • Registration, pricing, and login requirements are not specified on the homepage; consult the Calendar of Events or contact AOCOPM directly for those details.
  • The contact address listed is AOCOPM, 14301 Oxford Dr., Edmond, OK 73013, phone 800-558-8686, email [email protected].
  • The site footer carries a 2026 copyright, consistent with the 2026 conference dates shown.