About: Affiliates of the Foundation
The Mission of the Osteopathic Cranial Academy (OCA), a nonprofit membership organization, is: to teach, advocate and advance Osteopathy, including Osteopathy in the Cranial Field, as envisioned by Andrew Taylor Still, DO, and William Garner Sutherland, DO.
Our foundation has played a critical role in funding these educational efforts and helps to ensure that the principles and techniques of Cranial Osteopathy continue to be taught and disseminated.
Financial Contributions:
The Facts: OCAFoundation has consistently provided substantial financial support to the OCA. By providing financial support, we help students focus on their studies and achieve their academic and professional goals.
Voices of Impact: Testimonials.
The impact of operating as a financial benefactor toward the OCA’s mission is best told through the stories of those students who have been supported by our work.
“I enjoyed spending so much time with different mentors throughout those days and having that hand-over-hand learning is something I won’t take for granted because it really made a huge difference in how much I was able to learn through my hands. I would not have been able to attend this course without the generous donors, so I thank them!”
– Cathy Chan, Tuition Assistance Recipient
The American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) is an Osteopathic Medical Society with a focused educational mission.
The OCAFoundation has proudly supported the AAO Convocations in 2023 and 2024, and did again for the 2025 Convocation.
The Louisa Burns Osteopathic Research Committee (L.B.O.R.C) and the National Undergraduate Fellows Association (NUFA) hosted their annual poster presentations during the AAO 2023, 2024, and 2025 Convocations.
AAO CONVOCATION: 2025
“The Proteges, Walking in the Footsteps of Giants.”
Sponsoring F.O.R.C.E
March 2023, Convocation: OCAFoundation was proud to sponsor $3,375.00 of awards given from the Fund for Osteopathic Research & Continuous Education (FORCE) to nine student poster presentations and eight Resident poster presentations. Awards were given for first, second, and third place, and the categories were Original Research, Education and Public Health, and Case Study Posters.
Sponsoring L.B.O.R.C
March, 2023 Convocation: OCAFoundation sponsored the Louisa Burns Osteopathic Research Committee (LBORC) Mentorship Grand Rounds for $3,000.00.
OCAFoundation Sponsoring Poster Presentations
March, 2024 Convocation: OCAFoundation again proudly sponsored the awards from the OCAFoundation FORCE research fund for research poster presentations. 15 winning students and Residents were awarded a total of $2,875.00 in prize money. Categories were Education and Public Health, Original Research, and Case Studies.
OCAFoundation into 2025:
March, 2025 Convocation: the OCAFoundation
• Again proudly sponsored the awards from the OCAFoundation FORCE research fund for research poster presentations;
• Sponsored the RAAO Business Luncheon for $3,000.00;
• Sponsored 200 students’ Convocation Registration Fees for a total of $25000.00 for the Student Track, “The Proteges, Walking in the Footsteps of Giants.”
Osteopathy’s Promise to Children (OPC) is anchored in its commitment to cultivate a perpetual spirit of inquiry, focused on outstanding evidence-based health care, rigorous research and scholarships, and inspired teaching.
The OCAFoundation proudly supported OPC’s first Conference on Osteopathic Research and Knowledge (CORK) in 2024. The CORK conference was designed to lead Osteopathic Medicine into the future by gathering those interested in advancing the field of Osteopathic Medicine through the use of evidence-based practices.
The OCAFoundation granted $8,750.00 for 5 Student Researchers to attend the conference in person and give their research presentations. The grant was used for award money, student travel (mileage, rental car, flight, checked bags, hotel, ground transportation) and per diems.
Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation, Inc. (SCTF) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1953 by William Garner Sutherland, DO, D.Sc.(hon.) and senior members of his teaching faculty. Dr. Sutherland conceived of the Foundation as a way of providing continuity for his teaching.
The OCAFoundation proudly awarded $6,300 in Tuition Assistance for SCTF’s 2024 Osteopathy in the Cranial Field – a Basic Course held in Portland Oregon in October.
The Post Graduate Institute for Osteopathy (PGIO), a 501(c)(3) corporation, is dedicated to creating a renaissance in the profession and to disseminate Andrew Taylor Still’s gift of healing to the world.
The OCAFoundation supports PGIO with administrative and management support for courses for post-graduate students. PGIO intends to advance Osteopathy and its supportive practices through intermediate and advanced education and research.
PGIO promotes the philosophy, research, and practice of Osteopathy for physicians in practice to build upon their knowledge and skills. They provide medical education that utilizes the integration of living structural and functional relationships to promote self-healing within the body, mind, and spirit. They endeavor to evolve this science and demonstrate the value of its integration into the medical standard of care.
Join us in Supporting Education
Join us in our mission to make education accessible for all. As the OCAFoundation continues to evolve, we are expanding our scope and vision. Our goal is to cast a wider net, supporting diverse educational opportunities while ensuring transparency and accountable management for our donors and grantors, thereby strengthening our Foundation and enhancing our impact on Osteopathic education and research. Your support can help provide more Tuition Assistance and educational opportunities.
There are several ways you can get involved:
- Donate: Your contributions can directly support Tuition Assistance for deserving students. Click to Donate.
- Connect with Us: Learn about affiliate opportunities and how your organization can collaborate with the OCAFoundation. Email us at osteopathiccaf@gmail.com or call directly by dialing 818-796-6750.
- Share Our Mission: Help spread the word about our work and its impact on students and physicians.
Thank you for supporting our mission and helping us create educational opportunities for all. Together, we are making a difference!