Osteopathic Medicine
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As DOs move into the future, we must remember where we came from
As a second-generation DO, and an osteopathic family physician who has been practicing for almost 40 years, I can tell you that we do not need to rethink our position in medicine as others have recently suggested.
Instead, we need to reinforce that the osteopathic philosophy, which A.T. Still, MD, DO, created during a time of turmoil in medicine, was not simply osteopathic manipulative treatment added on to holistic medicine. It was an entirely new way of thinking and treating the patient.
Beyond bedside manner
Osteopathic medicine is not just empathy, bedside manner, and holistic medicine.
It is the incorporation of musculoskeletal findings…
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FIND a DO
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) are fully licensed physicians who treat patients as partners in healthcare, combining compassion with a whole-body approach to medicine. DOs practice their distinct philosophy in every medical specialty, in all 50 states.
It’s time to rethink what it means to be a DO
The future of our profession lies in our ability to come together with a unified voice. We must also recognize that the practice of osteopathic medicine, and the training of osteopathic physicians, has evolved significantly since A.T. Still, MD, DO, created osteopathy.
NASA’s top doc: A DO is helping launch the first human journey to Mars
As NASA’s chief health and medical officer, J.D. Polk, DO, has had a totally cosmic career trajectory.
DO vs MD: Similarities, Differences, and Which One is Better
While the majority of doctors in the US have MDs (Medical Degree), others have DO degrees (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree). Here, the similarities and differences between an MD and DO—and which one is best for you.
The D.O. Is in Now
Osteopathic schools turn out nearly a quarter of all med school grads.
What it means to be “Keepers of the Flame”
We stand on the brink of the greatest opportunity we have ever seen to bring true osteopathic care to the forefront of medicine in America...
Does osteopathy work?
Pockets of research examining osteopathic care have been conducted over the last 20 years, but there are still more questions than answers about its safety and effectiveness.
The DO Difference
It makes a difference when your physician is trained to truly listen. To pay more attention to you than your chart. To look beyond the symptoms and take the time to get to know you as a whole person.
As DOs move into the future, we must remember where we came from
Osteopathic medicine is not just empathy, bedside manner, and holistic medicine.
Art of Osteopathy
We specialize in the practice of traditional hands-on Osteopathy. Whether you are seeking health, or simply wish to learn more about Osteopathy, we welcome you to explore these pages.
Doctors That Do
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine are complete physicians who practice in every medical specialty. DOs are trained to first consider the person within the patient.
The DO
Keeping you up to date on osteopathic medicine.
Osteopathic Research Web
Osteopaths are regularly challenged by insurance companies, MDs and other healthcare professionals for not having any scientific research to back up osteopathic medicine. At the same time there is a lot of interesting research done all over the world that is relevant to osteopathy but hardly known.
Student Osteopathic Medical Association
Comprehensive site for students of osteopathy.
American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians
The American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians, founded in 1975, exists to support high quality emergency care, promote and protect the interests of Osteopathic emergency physicians, ensure the highest standards of postgraduate education, and provide leadership in research through the Foundation for Osteopathic Emergency Medicine, in a distinct unified profession.
American Osteopathic Association
Serving as the professional family for more than 100,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and osteopathic medical students, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) promotes public health and encourages scientific research.
American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine
Members of the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians (ACOEP), had established residency training programs in osteopathic emergency medicine. This had been approved by the actions of the Council on Post-doctoral Training of the American Osteopathic Association.
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Welcome to the on-line, continuing medical education site at Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine. This home page is your gateway to a unique and effective learning experience.
Foundation for Osteopathic Emergency Medicine
FOEM was founded in 1998 and established as a 501(c)3 charitable organization by the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians (ACOEP) as a philanthropic arm of the osteopathic emergency medicine community. Its purpose is to develop grants and awards to support research in emergency medicine conducted by or under the jurisdiction of osteopathic physicians.
General Osteopathic Council
The General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) regulates the practice of osteopathy in the United Kingdom. By law osteopaths must be registered with the GOsC in order to practise in the UK.
Institute of Osteopathy
The Institute of Osteopathy (iO) is the UK’s leading professional membership organisation for osteopaths. The purpose of the institute is to support, unite, develop and promote the osteopathic profession, for the improvement of public health and patient care. Osteopathy is a gentle and effective hands-on approach to healthcare, based on the principle that the way your body moves influences how it functions.
Osteopathic Center for Children
The Osteopathic Center for Children & Families provides a comprehensive approach to children, to enable them to function at the optimum of their potential.
Spine-Health
Osteopathic Physicians, also known as Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine or Doctors of Osteopathy (D.O.), diagnose and treat all illnesses and injuries and many specialize in treating back pain.
SpineUniverse
SpineUniverse is the most trusted source of quality, doctor-written information on spine health. Our leading spine experts are here to help you find relief today from your back pain, neck pain, or other spine condition. Browse our exhaustive video library, get tips on back pain exercises, and visit our Community section to discuss your pain.
Student Doctor Network
This comprehensive site provides an explanation of osteopathic and allopathic medicine and compares the two, provides osteopathic links, and includes a chat room where premed and medical students can post questions and have them answered by peers. It is also an informative site where pre-osteopathic students can ask questions and communicate with other osteopathic and pre-osteopathic students from all over the country.
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