Comparison Of MD And DO In The United States
Andrew Taylor Still (founder)
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Medicine · US Medical education
Schools · Physicians
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
AOA · AACOM · AAO · COMLEX
MD & DO Comparison
Specialty Colleges · AOA BOS
In the United States, there are two types of physicians that practice medicine. Most physicians hold the Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.), while osteopathic physicians hold the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (D.O.). Other than teaching manual medicine, the medical training for an M.D. and D.O. is virtually indistinguishable. D.O. physicians complete conventional residencies in hospitals and training programs, are licensed in all states, and have rights and responsibilities, such as military service, that are identical to M.D. physicians and surgeons.
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