Health Sciences University is proud to lead the education stream for the 2025 iO Convention, co-organised with the Institute of Osteopathy (iO) and National Council for Osteopathic Research (NCOR)
Dates: Friday 21 and Saturday 22 November 2025
Venue: Leonardo Royal Hotel, St Paul’s, London
Abstract Submission: Submit Your Abstract Here
The iO Convention 2025 will be an opportunity for educators and osteopaths from around the world of osteopathy to meet, exchange practice and learn from each other. This year, the education stream will be embedded across the wider conference, giving presenters the opportunity to showcase their work and engage with the wider community of osteopaths in practice.
We welcome the submission of abstracts from colleagues for platform presentations and poster presentations on topics related to practical and theoretical education of student osteopaths and continuing professional development for osteopaths in practice. We also invite submissions relating to learning delivery and curricula innovation.
Responding to student needs is at the heart of education, and we welcome submissions and attendance from students themselves.
We welcome abstracts on educational topics including:
Submissions will be evaluated based on:
Health Sciences University is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity within the osteopathic profession. We actively encourage submissions from people of all gender identities and expressions, racial and ethnic backgrounds, ages, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, and cultural perspectives. We are dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for participation and representation throughout the conference, and we value the unique contributions that individuals from historically underrepresented groups bring to our professional community.
For queries regarding abstract submission or the education stream, please contact: steven.vogel@uco.ac.uk
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