Join us for the most memorable conference of the year
A Deep Dive into Research
Osteopathic medicine has a 150‑year history rooted in hands‑on, whole‑person care, yet research approaches have not always been equipped to capture its clinical nuance, context, and complexity.
CORK brings together leaders in osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM), translational science, and related disciplines to examine how OMM and related interventions are studied and implemented within modern healthcare and research settings.
This year’s program focuses on advancing clearer questions, more rigorous methods, and a coherent research framework—supporting high‑quality scholarship shaped by real-world clinical practice.
A Picturesque Venue
Building on two successful years at the New York Institute of Technology, CORK 2026 marks the conference’s first gathering on the West Coast. This year, we welcome both returning participants and new voices to continue the deep engagement and thoughtful exchange that define CORK.
The conference will be held at UC San Diego’s Scripps Seaside Forum, a hub for academic medicine set against sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean—offering an inspiring setting for focused inquiry, collaboration, and connection.
Got Research? We want to hear about it!
CORK 2026 features a dedicated poster session where students, residents, fellows, and researchers can share their work with peers and leaders in the field. The poster session offers a valuable opportunity to present findings, receive constructive feedback, and engage in meaningful scientific exchange within the osteopathic research community.
Thanks to the Osteopathic Cranial Academy Foundation, top‑rated abstracts will receive travel support grants to help presenters attend CORK 2026 in San Diego.
Join us in September
Space is limited. Whether you're coming to present, to learn, or to connect with the researchers defining the field — register early and be part of the conversation.
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Details & Agenda
Two days of focused inquiry and expert dialogue in San Diego, September 9–10, 2026.
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