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Osteopathic Medicine Programs - Osteopathic Medicine Degrees

by CB Staff

Osteopathy can be divided into two different schools of thought: traditional osteopathy and

osteopathic medicine

. Whereas traditional osteopathy -- also known as osteopathic manipulative medicine or OMM -- is a holistic approach that focuses on the body as a whole, using manipulations of the musculoskeletal system to treat patients, osteopathic medicine is nearly identical to traditional modern medicine with an added emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of the musculoskeletal system.

What You'll Learn
When you enroll in an accredited school of osteopathic medicine, you'll receive an education that's close to conventional medical training (e.g. training in the basic and clinical sciences) but combined with a concentration in osteopathic manipulative medicine.

Degree Types
After satisfactorily completing his/her education at a school of osteopathic medicine, a student aiming to become an osteopathic physician will receive the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.

Career Paths
With the proper degree and licensure, graduates of osteopathic medicine may go on to become doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) who are qualified to practice as medical physicians just as medical doctors (MDs) are.

Job Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of positions for physicians and surgeons is expected to increase by 14 percent from 2006 to 2016.

Licensing and Accreditation Information
Osteopathic medical schools are accredited through the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). In order for students of osteopathic medicine to legally practice as medical physicians, they must attain a DO degree and pass the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE).