1. Student DOctor Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
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the Michigan Osteopathic Student Society

2. Outline Introduction Something exciting History Andrew Still MSUCOM
What is a DO?
Similarities and differences among DO’s and MD’s
What you need to get in!
Student Life at MSU
Pictures
Frequently asked questions
Open Questions

3. Brief history of Osteopathy
Civil War Surgeon Andrew Still, MD founded Osteopathy on the principal that the best way to fight disease was by naturally stimulating the body’s immune system.
There are now 19 Osteopathic Schools in the country and is the fastest growing profession.

4. Tenets of Osteopathic Medicine
Treat the patient, not the symptom
Structure and function are interdependant
Mind, body, and spirit is a whole
Promote the body’s tendency and capacity to treat itself

5. Osteopathic focus Emphasis on prevention of diseases
Treating disease/illness with behavioral modifications (exercise, diet, etc…) in addition to relying on medicine
Use of Manual Medicine (OMM)

6. What is OMM?
Technique used by osteopaths that focuses on the musculoskeletal system to encourage the self healing mechanisms of the body
A hands on treatment that is utilized to diagnose and treat patients
OMM can be used to alleviate sore back, sore neck, headaches, GI problems, etc…
FACT: Two-thirds of the human body is composed of bones and muscles.

7. Comparison of DO’s and MD’s
Both DO’s and MD’s:
Typically complete a four-year undergraduate
degree with emphasis on scientific courses.
Complete four years of basic medical education.
Can choose to practice in a specialty area of
medicine after completing a residency program
which requires an additional two to six years of
training.
Must pass comparable state licensing exams.
Both practice in fully accredited and licensed
health care facilities and often practice together.
Can prescribe medicine.
Doctors of Osteopathy:
Spend more hours in class during
medical school due to OMM training.
Take the COMLEX and can take the USMLE
Can do a DO or an MD residency
MD’s:
Take the USMLE boards
Can do an MD residency

8. How do I get into medical school?
Have a good balance of grades, MCAT scores, extra-curricular activities and volunteer experiences and shadowing
Admissions committees like diversity in experience and good leadership skills
MSUCOM along with most osteopathic schools emphasize shadowing a DO so the applicant can appreciate the subtle differences from an MD
Michigan State Specifics
Completion of at least 90 semester or 135 term credits in an accredited college or university.
Completion of eight semester or 12 term credits, including lecture and laboratory, with all grades at 2.0 or higher, in each of the following:
Biology, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physics
MCAT scores are reviewed and set annually

9. “Notably quoted”
“To find health should be the object of the doctor. Anyone can find disease.” Andrew T. Still, founder of Osteopathic Medcine
“Doctors of osteopathic medicine combine the art of healing with the art of caring. The treat each patient with a warm, hands-on approach that’s more about wellness than illness.” John B Crosby, JD
“Get the knowledge of the spine for this is the requisite of understanding many diseases.”
Hippocrates

10. Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Family environment
Great support system
Cooperative, not competitive
MSUCOM is ranked 35 in primary care among all US medical schools (MD and DO) in US News and reports
Emphasis on primary care but no limitation on specialization
Doctor patient relationship and clinical skills courses offer many opportunities to work with physicians and patients
Second year preceptor experience

11. Student groups and activities
Some activities:
Ethnic dinners (Food and dance)
Vegas Night fundraiser
Suture clinics
Back boarding training
Softball tournament
Visit the tigers with the sports medicine group
Pediatric exam classes
Public policy groups
Hospital technology and medical technology seminars
Over 40 student groups
Sports, surgical emergency, internal, pediatric, neuro/psych and obstetric medicine groups
SOMA, UAAO, MOSS, TOMA,
Community involvement
Health fairs
Special Olympics physicals
Monster Dash, 5k run
Doctor bag program
Student council donated >5000 last year

12. Student Life

13. Sports on Campus
Tradition
Intramural Sports

14. Parks and Recreation

15. Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Do medical students still have a life?
What is anatomy lab like?
What is the workload of a typical medical student?
How competitive is medical school?

16. Contact Information
Websites
Questions