Clinical Educators Faculty Development Module (On-Demand)-AI OMM and the Future Final Recording

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Rodney David Garrett, a physician and osteopathic educator, argues that AI is a major opportunity for osteopathic medicine if the profession actively shapes it. He emphasizes that AI is “fit to purpose” and should be used to help people think and work better, not replace clinicians. He outlines four major AI types: machine learning, natural language processing, robotic process automation, and computer vision.  <br /><br />Garrett’s central message is that osteopathic medicine’s most valuable asset is its data. He warns that without collecting and organizing osteopathic clinical data, the profession risks being overwhelmed by non-osteopathic systems and models. He envisions a future in which AI supports chart review, diagnosis, documentation, coding, education, and patient monitoring.  <br /><br />He also highlights osteopathic manipulative treatment as a unique strength, especially because AI cannot yet match human palpation. In his vision, AI would enhance OMM use by providing quick technique reminders, coding support, and outcome tracking.  <br /><br />He proposes a national osteopathic AI consortium to securely gather clinical, educational, and student data, creating a feedback loop that improves care, training, and research. His conclusion: osteopathic medicine should lead AI development ethically, globally, and from the front, with data as its goldmine.

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AI OMM and the Future Final Recording

Keywords

osteopathic medicine

artificial intelligence

machine learning

natural language processing

robotic process automation

computer vision

osteopathic manipulative treatment

clinical data

AI consortium