Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (SAOAO)
Student Organizations Athens
Our Mission
SAOAO at OUHCOM is committed to providing first and second year medical students insight into the different specialties within orthopedic surgery. Our mission is to educate our members by providing virtual and hands-on learning experiences to the students.
Officers, 2026-2027
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Alexander Hill |
| Vice President | Jason Blake |
| Secretary | Anna McLeod |
| Treasurer | Noah Vesey |
| Philanthropy Chair | Lauren Kavenagh |
| Community Outreach Chair | Grant Davis |
| Advisor | Sergio Ulloa, D.O. |
Dues: $20 Annually; $15 National Membership
Services Provided
SAOAO intends on providing OUHCOM students with orthopedically relevant volunteering opportunities in the south eastern Ohio community.
Tentative Schedule for 2026-2027
Fall Semester:
- Intro Meeting Volleyball Tourney
- First Year Liaison Application
- Youth Sports Injury Prevention Clinic
- Casting/Splinting Workshop Suturing clinic with SSM
- Physician/Resident Panel
Spring Semester:
- How to Scrub into a Surgery Workshop
- Physician/resident panel
- Soccer tournament (team fees)
- Pickleball tournament with SSM (team fees and raffle fundraiser)
- 26-27 Executive Board Election
- Philanthropy 5K (runner fees)