Q: Will On-Demand registration be offered for the Annual Convention?
Yes, on-demand registration is available for the Annual Convention. All educational sessions, with the exception of hands-on workshops and poster abstract viewing, will be recorded and available in the On-Demand Education Center. Access to the On-Demand recorded lectures and on-demand CME reporting link will be provided on December 1, 2026.
Q: When will I receive my CME attestation link?
The link to complete your CME Attestation Form will be sent via email on October 25 to attendees. The link will be sent to the email address used in your AOCA registration. Be sure to check your spam or junk email.
Q: How do I complete the attestation form?
The attestation form will have a listing of all CME accredited sessions by day. You will need to mark the sessions you attended, which will be shown by the title, date, and time. Review your attestation form responses to ensure you have claimed credit commensurate with the extent of your participation in the activity. Submit your attestation form and select if you would like to fill out and save your CME certificate.
Q: Will I complete individual session attestations?
No, there is one CME attestation form for the entire conference. This attestation form is required to be completed to receive CME credits and will be emailed on October 25.
Q: When will I receive a certificate of completion for my CME credits?
At the end of the attestation form, there will be an option to download and fill out a certificate for your earned credits. The AOCA also reports the credits you earned directly to the AOA Customer Resource Center, which posts the credits to your online CME Activity Report found on Osteopathic.org.
Q: Will I receive a certificate if I am not a current AOCA member or a DO?
If you are a DO, but not a current AOCA member, you can still immediately download your certificate upon submission of the online attestation form.
If you are not a DO and are seeking AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, you can still receive a certificate by completing the online attestation
Q: What type of CME credits can I earn at the AOCA's 2026 Annual Convention?
The AOCA is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. AOA designates this activity for a maximum of 32.5 AOA Category 1-A Credits or AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (pending approval) for In-Person and 22.5 AOA Category 1-A Credits or AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (pending approval) for On-Demand. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Q: What is the difference between AOA and AMA credits?
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are typically allopathic CME while AOA Category 1-A Credits are typically osteopathic CME. Both are equivalent. The physician should make a selection on which credit to claim based upon their own person requirements with their boards, state licensure, etc. Learn more.
Q: Can you tell me more about the Book Club Discussion?
The book club discussion is free for anyone that is registered for the AOCA 2026 Annual Convention and will be taking place on Thursday, October 22 at 7:00 AM ET. The book that is going to be discussed is Molly's Game by Molly Bloom (you can purchase a copy of the book here).
Q: Where can I send feedback or suggestions?
The AOCA constantly strives to improve your educational experience. All feedback and suggestions are appreciated. Email [email protected] or call AOCA at 800-842-2622.
