New Jersey Association Of Osteopathic Physicians Surgeons - NJAOPS

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NJAOPS

New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, the state osteopathic medical association whose 2027 meeting is listed for Atlantic City.

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DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

A fully licensed physician who graduates from a US osteopathic medical school and can practice in all medical specialties. NJAOPS programming is built around DO education, licensure, and practice issues.

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AOA

American Osteopathic Association, the national osteopathic professional association and CME accreditor. AOA credit categories often determine which sessions DOs count toward licensure.

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CME

Continuing Medical Education, the credit-bearing instruction physicians complete to maintain state licenses and board certification. At state medical meetings, CME is usually tied to scientific sessions rather than exhibit-hall time.

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AOA Category 1-A credit

A common CME category for osteopathic physicians. Attendees should confirm which NJAOPS 2027 sessions carry 1-A credit before building a schedule.

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OMT / OMM

Osteopathic manipulative treatment, also called osteopathic manipulative medicine. It is hands-on diagnosis and treatment taught in osteopathic medical schools and often featured in clinical programming.

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NBOME

National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, the organization behind COMLEX-USA, the licensing exam sequence for osteopathic medical students.

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COMLEX-USA

The Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination, required for DO licensure in the United States. It is relevant to students and residents attending a state osteopathic meeting.

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ACGME residency

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education residency programs, the postgraduate training path for many DOs. State meetings can be a place for students and residents to compare program options.

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Scientific seminar

The CME-focused lecture and workshop portion of a state osteopathic convention, distinct from the exhibit hall and social events.

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Exhibit hall

The vendor area where pharmaceutical, device, technology, recruiting, and practice-service companies meet NJAOPS attendees. Badge and access rules are set by the organiser.

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Board review

Structured study courses and question banks for osteopathic board exams. It is relevant to residents and physicians planning certification or recertification.

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Practice management

The business side of a medical practice, including billing, EHR, staffing, compliance, and payer contracts. It is a common exhibit category at state medical meetings.

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Point-of-care testing

Diagnostic tests performed during a patient visit, such as rapid strep, influenza, or glucose testing. Device and lab vendors often exhibit these products at primary care meetings.

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Osteopathic medical student

A student enrolled in a Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) school. Students and residents often attend NJAOPS for mentorship, residency contacts, and CME-adjacent programming.

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Physician assistant / PA

A licensed clinician who practices under a supervising or collaborating physician in many states. Some state medical meetings include PA-focused sessions or exhibitors.