DESCRIPTION | Osteopathic medicine was developed as a method of treatment emphasizing the musculoskeletal system, the patient's potential for self-healing, and a concern for the patient as a complete entity. DOs diagnose and treat human diseases and injuries, and practice preventive medicine, sometimes combined with research and/or teaching.
About Osteopathic Medicine
American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
Becoming a DO
DO Career Overview
DO FAQ
History of Osteopathic Medicine
How Competitive Are Your GPA and MCAT Scores - Osteopathic Medical School Search
Ohio U. College of Osteopathic Medicine Summer Scholars Program
Ohio U. College of Osteopathic Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine: Optimizing Patient-focused Health Care Article
Touro U. College of Osteopathic Medicine Campus Tours
Western U. of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Information Session, November 21, 2009; February 20, July 10, and November 20, 2010
What Is a DO?
What Is the Difference Between a DO and an MD Degree? (click on "FAQ's Other")
(Additional osteopathy links are located on the "Health Professions Links" page.)
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DEGREE | D.O.
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PROGRAM LENGTH |
4 years, plus additional training (1-7 years).
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PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS' ORGANIZATION |
AACOM (American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine)
AACOM Recruitment Events
Osteopathic Medical Schools
Osteopathic Student Aid/Loans
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APPLICATION SERVICE |
AACOMAS (American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service)
Application Deadlines
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ACADEMIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
One year each: Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Math (through calculus), Physics, English.
Prerequisites (Click on the individual college descriptions for coursework requirements.)
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ADMISSION EXAM |
MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)
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PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & EXPERIENCES | Similar to allopathic medicine. Also a knowledge and commitment to the DO's traditional concern for the whole person and a "holistic" approach to the practice of medicine in general.
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RECOMMENDATION LETTERS | Health Professions Committee letter (usually confidential) sent with additional individual letters of support. |
