 Grounded in Tradition, Growing for Tomorrow In-Person | Live Simulcast | On-Demand Earn up to 34 CME credits for license renewal, including: Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting (2) Opioid Education (2) Patient Safety (6) Designed by DOs, for DOs Make plans now to join us for POMA’s 118th Annual Clinical Assembly & Scientific Seminar. The planning committees are designing this year’s conference as a flexible learning experience with both in-person and virtual options available to better meet your needs. Option 1 – In-Person + On-Demand Access Register for live, in-person participation and bring the whole family for a fun trip to Kalahari Resort in the Poconos. Interactive, hands-on experiences are planned. You’ll also be able to reconnect with colleagues, make new connections, and expand your network. In-person attendees also receive on-demand access to all educational sessions. Option 2 – Virtual Live Simulcast + On-Demand Access Participate live from anywhere and engage with expert faculty in real time. Questions can be answered during the sessions. You’ll also enjoy 30 days of on-demand access to all educational content beginning May 20. CME Information: POMA26 is offering Category 1A AOA and Category 1 AMA credits, regardless of how you participate. About the POMA26 Education ProgramThe 2026 POMA Clinical Assembly offers something for everyone. You’ll receive the latest information in preventive screenings, new guidelines, team-based care, regulatory affairs, and technology—designed to deliver practical, evidence-based insights you can use right away. POMA26 topics include:
All sessions will be presented live at Kalahari and via virtual simulcast, May 13–16, 2026. Saturday afternoon sessions will be virtual only. All educational lectures will be recorded and converted into on-demand format for remote viewing from May 20 through June 30, 2026. Faculty and experts will be available to respond to questions and comments in a timely fashion, which is part of what enables POMA to award Category 1-A AOA credit. In total, we anticipate 34 Category 1-A AOA CME Credits and 34 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM will be available. Our goal is to provide the most affordable, high-quality osteopathic education experience in the country. Social, Networking, Wellness and SwimsuitsPOMA26 is the place to reconnect with classmates, make new connections, and collaborate to improve the health of Pennsylvanians. We are excited to bring people together at Kalahari. Based on attendee feedback, POMA will continue to offer a variety of lunch menus and several evening receptions that bring together physicians, exhibitors, and families. We’ll also celebrate our incoming president, Angela Zawisza, DO, on Friday evening. POMA’s Wellness Committee is planning several opportunities to relax and unwind. Stay tuned for more details. And of course, we’ll be at Kalahari—home of the largest indoor waterpark in Pennsylvania—so bring your swimsuits and unwind on the lazy river. Exhibit and Sponsorship OpportunitiesPOMA invites the exhibit and sponsorship community to join us at Kalahari in May 2026. As the largest gathering of osteopathic physicians in Pennsylvania, POMA26 offers a prime opportunity to connect with physicians and healthcare professionals seeking the latest information on products, technologies, therapeutics, and services. With dedicated exhibit hours and breaks, exhibitors can interact with attendees throughout the conference. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are also available. Contact James Eirkson for more information at 717-939-9318 x190 or email [email protected]. About KalahariPOMA26 Live is being held at Kalahari Resort & Conventions, 250 Kalahari Boulevard, Pocono Manor, PA 18349. Kalahari is home to one of the largest indoor waterparks in Pennsylvania, as well as mini golf, bowling, escape rooms, arcades, and more. POMA has negotiated discounted room rates of $192 + tax for rooms accommodating up to four guests, including waterpark access. Additional guests may be added for an extra charge. The deadline to book a room under the POMA room block is Sunday, April 12, 2026. Prevailing rates apply after the room block fills or the deadline passes. Please note that POMA must receive your conference registration within two weeks of reserving a room to maintain the discounted rate. POMA reserves the right to notify Kalahari to apply standard room rates for non-conference participants. If the room block fills, other nearby lodging options include Mt. Airy Casino Resort, Great Wolf Lodge, Camelback Resort, as well as vacation rentals, inns, cabins, and more throughout the Poconos. Reserve Your Room at KalahariCME Accreditation StatementPOMA is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. POMA is also accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. POMA anticipates this program will offer a maximum of 34 AOA Category 1-A Credits and 34 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM, and will report CME and specialty credit commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation. Questions?Contact POMA at (717) 939-9318 x170 or email [email protected]. |