Osteopathic medicine is a system of medicine based on the theory that disturbances in the musculoskeletal system affect other bodily parts and cause disorders that can be corrected by techniques used in conjunction with therapeutic procedures. The osteopathic philosophy embodies a whole-person approach to healthcare, which recognizes the interconnectedness of the body and that manual techniques can assist in restoring optimal health. The goal of the section is to support research and educate the Society on matters pertaining to osteopathic medicine and the practice of multiprofessional critical care medicine.
Leadership
Chair - Carole Freiberger-O'Keefe, DO, Saint Luke's Hospital, Mission Hills, Kansas, USA
Chair-Elect - Michael T. Vest, DO, FCCM, Christiana Care Health System, Hockessin, Delaware, USA
Past-Chair - Jennifer Axelband, DO, FCCM, St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
Secretary/Treasurer - Gerard Baltazar, DO, FACOS, NYU Winthrop Hospital, Mineola, New York, USA
Members At-Large
Council Liaison
Gloria M. Rodriguez-Vega, MD, MCCM, HIMA San Pablo Caguas, Caguas, Puerto Rico, USA
Board Liaison
Martin J. Ohlinger, RPh, PharmD, FCCM, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, USA