The D.O. Difference. What is a D.O.? D.O.s are fully licensed physicians who: Prescribe medicine Focus on preventative health care Practice a "whole person"

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The D.O. Difference

What is a D.O.? D.O.s are fully licensed physicians who: Prescribe medicine Focus on preventative health care Practice a "whole person" approach to medicine

Why Become a D.O.? History of the profession Osteopathic medicine today Similarities between D.O.s and M.Ds The D.O. Difference

History of the Profession Andrew Taylor Still, M.D., D.O Founder of Osteopathic Medicine

First Osteopathic Medical School, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

D.O.s Have Been Making a Difference for More Than a Century Barbara Ross-Lee, D.O. Col. Ronald A. Maul, D.O., M.C., U.S.A.

Similarities Between D.O.s and M.D.s Fully licensed physicians Four years of medical education Choose any specialty area

The Similarities Continue… Pass state licensing exams Prescribe medication and perform surgery Covered by major insurance plans Practice in fully accredited and licensed facilities

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) Requires hands-on approach Enables D.O.s to treat and diagnose injuries or illnesses

D.O.s Treat the Whole Person D.O.s believe a person is more than just the sum of their parts

Osteopathic Medicine Today 23 osteopathic medical schools in 26 locations Over 59,000 D.O.s in the U.S.

Requirements The average osteopathic medical school applicant meets the following requirements: MCAT Verbal7.97 Physical 7.76 Biology 8.26 Overall GPA 3.36 Science GPA 3.23

For More Information American Osteopathic Association 142 East Ontario Chicago, IL Phone: (800) , ext or