Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine - O'Bleness Hospital

We train leaders in the practice and education of osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine.

The osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine (ONMM) one-year accredited program integrates specialty clinical and hospital practices with teaching and research opportunities through OhioHealth and Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. We accept three residents yearly.

Why choose Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine at O’Bleness

Our ONMM3 residency program is designed to train compassionate physicians that partner with patients to achieve high quality neuromusculoskeletal and bio-psychosocial outcomes through the tenets of osteopathy and advance the reach of osteopathic medicine by mastery of osteopathic principles, practices, and manipulative treatments.

A Strong Curriculum With Exciting Opportunities

We provide you with advanced training including specialized clinical and teaching opportunities.

Our one year accredited program provides advanced education and training opportunities in the treatment of acute and chronic pain grounded in the context of the whole patient. Residents gain experience through rotating in many environments including rural, urban and suburban locations. As an integral member of the ONMM hospital-based consult services residents will work in tandem with board-certified faculty in the care of diverse patient populations including pediatric, obstetrics, general medicine and surgical patients. Beyond the required rotations the customizable curriculum allows residents to truly focus their residency training as appropriate for their individual goals and experiences.

View Our Curriculum

Diverse Opportunities.
Rural, urban and international rotations provide a foundation for osteopathic thinking in all of its applications.

Individualized Learning.
A wide range of clinicians and basic scientists are available to customize learning goals in an
unopposed residency.

ROBUST EDUCATION.
Integration of osteopathic principles through teaching and clinical experience across the spectrum of specialties.

Focused Didactics.
Anatomic correlation through dissection enhances structural and functional understanding
of both disease and wellness.

We’ll help you accomplish more.

Our residency gives you a strong foundation for long-term success and learning in patient care as an osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine physician.

Both OhioHealth and Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine provide the resources to take physicians to the next level of osteopathic understanding.

ROTATIONS

Rotations are customizable. The sequence and choices of each rotation is based on previous training and procedural experience. The flexibility of elective opportunities ensures the learner acquires greater depth of understanding in their choice of focus.

RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Our ONMM residents have access to a wide array of educational offerings through the OhioHealth Research Institute (OHRI) as well as OUHCOM resources.

Guidance for individually initiated or on going quality improvement and research are supported by the faculty and program.

FOCUSED DIDACTICS

Weekly focused didactics are an integral part of our ONMM residency, including:

Anatomy/physiology reviews — presented within the osteopathic context.
Opportunity to participate in teaching in year 1 and 2 OMM labs and other opportunities for research and scholarly activity.
In depth study of osteopathic principles and techniques
Journal club and osteopathic book readings monthly
Once a month combined didactic curriculum and leadership teaching opportunities with the O'Bleness Family Medicine Residency

OUR COMMUNITY

A small town, rural community with the diverse cultural influences and academic advantages that a university town provides. Athens is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.