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Doctor of Osteopathy Schools - Health Care Career Education
Osteopathic physicians use accepted methods of diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases. Although they practice in all branches of medicine and surgery like allopathic physicians (M.D.s), they differ by emphasizing the importance of the Musculoskeletal system, holistic medicine, proper nutrition, and environmental factors in maintaining good health. Osteopaths use a hands-on approach to medicine and frequently manipulate or palpate as part of diagnosis and treatment. They work primarily in hospitals or private practice. Osteopathic Physicians may specialize just as Allopathic Physicians do, in such specialties as family practice, emergency medicine, and orthopaedics.
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Doctor of Osteopathy Career Spotlight
Average Salary*
$110,000 - $250,000
Educational Requirements*
Students who are interested in becoming a Doctor of Osteopathy must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A prospective physician usually attends four years of college with an emphasis on the sciences (pre-med). Schools that offer instruction in osteopathic medicine require college level anatomy, physiology, microbiology, biology, and chemistry courses. Some schools also require course work in calculus, English, the humanities, or social sciences.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine programs are 4 years in length like your traditional medical school. After completion of an accredited D.O. program, you must complete a residency program in the specialty of your choice. A residency program, depending on the specialty, is usually 3-5 years in length.
Associated Affiliations
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine - 5550 Friendship Blvd., Suite #310, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (301) 968-4100
American Osteopathic Association - 212 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Association of American Medical Colleges - 2450 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037-1126 (202) 828-0400
