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As DOs move into the future, we must remember where we came from - Michael G Knapp DO
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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. The choices we have are:
1. Say no, it’s too much work, we shouldn’t have to change
2. Hope that someone else will do it
3. Do the work to bring our residencies into the single accreditation system of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Unfortunately, there continues to be an ongoing lack of understanding about what this transition means to our specialties.
AOA Residencies
Within the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), there are currently four pathways…
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As DOs move into the future, we must remember where we came from
Osteopathic medicine is not just empathy, bedside manner, and holistic medicine.
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.
The D.O. Is in Now
Osteopathic schools turn out nearly a quarter of all med school grads.
Which Is The Best Path To Medicine: MD Vs. DO
The majority of physicians in America are MDs (Doctor of Medicine), but a growing number of medical students are choosing to go the route of DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) instead. Many students are probably wondering what the differences are between MD and DO, and if one is better than the other.
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.
Osteopathic medicine and the growth of D.O. graduates as physicians
The landscape of healthcare delivery has changed so drastically over the past three decades with the proliferation of allied health professions, increased in medical specialization, managed health care, and technology advancement. The landscape of healthcare delivery has changed so drastically over the past three decades with the proliferation of allied health professions, increased in medical specialization, managed health care, and technology advancement.
Overlooked and underplayed: Profession fights to promote itself better
Despite better press coverage of osteopathic medicine than in the past, slights and oversights persist. Take a look at what the profession is doing to boost its profile.
Second Thoughts On Osteopathic Medicine
My previous post on osteopathic medical training--suggesting that osteopathic physicians, on average, may not be as good as doctors with MD degrees--received a flood of negative comments. In retrospect, it was too harsh.
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...
Advocates for the American Osteopathic Association
The Advocates for the American Osteopathic Association is a non-profit organization, made up of the spouses/significant others of medical school students. Its goal is to support the public health and educational activities of those physicians through a wide range of programs in the educational, legislative and social arenas.
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.
Osteopathic Heritage Foundations
The Osteopathic Heritage Foundation''s philanthropic activities related to osteopathic medical education and research cover a broader geographic area, focusing primarily on the nation''s colleges of osteopathic medicine...
Sigma Sigma Phi
Since 1921, members of the Sigma Sigma Phi honors fraternity have pledged to uphold the core principals of osteopathy.
American Academy of Osteopathy
The mission of the American Academy of Osteopathy is to teach, advocate, and research the science, art and philosophy of osteopathic medicine, emphasizing the integration of osteopathic principles, practice and manipulative treatment in patient care.
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) was founded in 1898 to lend support and assistance to the nation's osteopathic medical schools, and to serve as a unifying voice for osteopathic medical education. Having grown from a handful of college administrators a century ago, the organization today represents the administration, faculty and students of all of the osteopathic medical colleges in the United States.
American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians
The American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians (ACOEP) exists to support quality emergency medical care, promote interests of osteopathic emergency physicians, support development and implementation of osteopathic emergency medical education, and advance the philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine through a system of quality and cost effective healthcare in a distinct, unified profession.
American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) is a professional association of osteopathic family physicians, residents, and medical students dedicated to treating the patient, not just the symptoms.
American College of Osteopathic Internists
The mission of the ACOI is to advance the practice of osteopathic internal medicine. Through excellence in education, advocacy, research and the opportunity for service, the ACOI strives to enhance the professional and personal development of the family of osteopathic internists.
American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians & Gynecologists
The American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists is passionately committed to excellence in women's health. With integrity we shall educate and support osteopathic health care professionals to improve the quality of life for women. In doing so, we will provide opportunities for fellowship and joy in our profession.
American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians
The American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics is one of the eighteen approved specialty boards of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The American Osteopathic Association through its certifying body, the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists, is the primary source of certification for osteopathic physicians.
American College of Osteopathic Sclerotherapeutic Pain Management
The American College of Osteopathic Pain Management & Sclerotherapy, Inc. is dedicated toward improving the practice of, and disseminating knowledge about Sclerotherapy.
American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine
The American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine welcomes you to our web site. We are committed to the access of quality and competent multidisciplinary services to those afflicted with the disorders of substance abuse and addiction.
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
The American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO) was formed in 1941. As of October, 2007, the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO) has a total of 1167 members: which number includes Active, Life, Military, Retired, Honorary, Allied Health and Associate Members. The AOAO has 29 approved Osteopathic Orthopedic Residency Programs with 433 approved residency slots and graduates in excess of 50 Osteopathic Orthopedic Surgeons per year.
American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine
The AOASM is the oldest primary care based sports medicine specialty. It was formed in 1984 to fulfill the mission of a branch of the healing arts profession which utilizes a holistic, comprehensive approach to the prevention, diagnosis, and management of sport and exercise-related injuries, disorders, dysfunctions and disease processes.
American Osteopathic Association
The AOA is a member association representing more than 61,000 osteopathic physicians (D.O.s). The AOA serves as the primary certifying body for D.O.s, and is the accrediting agency for all osteopathic medical colleges and health care facilities.
American Osteopathic Association of Medical Informatics
The AOAMI is a 501(c) not-for-profit member association. It is the only medical informatics specialty college that will serve the needs of osteopathic physicians as well as corporate members. The AOAMI was formed to meet the growing needs of osteopathic physicians in the field of medical informatics.
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery
The objectives and purposes of the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery are to define the qualifications required of the osteopathic physician for certification in surgery, and the surgical specialties, assigned to the AOBS by the Board of Trustees of the American Osteopathic Association...
American Osteopathic College of Dermatology
The Purpose of the AOCD is to improve the standards of the practice of dermatology, to stimulate the study and extend knowledge in the field of dermatology and to promote a more general understanding of the nature and scope of services rendered to other divisions of practice, hospitals, clinics and the public by osteopathic dermatologists.
American Osteopathic College of Occupational & Preventive Medicine
Providing Education, Service, and Leadership in Occupational and Preventive Medicine to The Osteopathic Profession.
American Osteopathic College of Pathologists
The College's objectives are to maintain the highest moral and ethical standards in education, research, and training in the practice of pathology; to develop and promote the application of the osteopathic concept in the field of pathology; to evaluate, determine, and establish methods, requirements, and procedures in the education of osteopathic physicians in the field of pathology...
American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
The American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation is working for you, your practice and your patients.
American Osteopathic College of Radiology
The AOCR is committed to advancing the practice of radiology by promoting excellence in education, research and the delivery of quality, cost-effective healthcare while embracing the tenets of osteopathic medicine. The society seeks to foster closer solidarity and greater cooperation among radiologists, other branches of medicine and allied healthcare professionals.
American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
The American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery exists to promote the interests of Osteopathic Ophthalmologists and Osteopathic Otolaryngologists/Facial Plastic Surgeons, to continue to improve their quality of training, education and to advance the practice of osteopathic medicine through a system of quality and cost effective health care measures in the profession.
Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons
The Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (AMOPS) was established in 1977 to serve and represent osteopathic physicians in the uniformed services.
Australian Osteopathic Association
The AOA is the national professional body representing Osteopaths in Australia. Originally founded in 1955 in Victoria, the Association became a federal body in 1991. Today, the AOA represents Osteopaths in all states, liaising with government and all other statutory bodies regarding professional, educational and legislation issues.
British Osteopathic Association
The British Osteopathic Association, through its Executive and its elected Council, represents the views of members to the General Osteopathic Council, the Department of Health, local and national government agencies and other professional bodies.
British School of Osteopathy
The BSO is the largest and oldest school of osteopathy in the UK; founded in 1917 it is respected throughout the world for providing high-quality, innovative and modern osteopathic education.
Canadian Association of Osteopathic Examiners
The Canadian Council of Osteopathic Examiners (CCOE) is the nation's oldest and largest Canadien Association of Osteopathic Physicians. Founded in 1991, CCOE is a nonprofit, scientific, educational, organization, certification board, dedicated to exploring new frontiers of mind, body, medicine and health. CCOE has a nondiscriminatory policy, with certification open to individuals with a Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.).
Canadian College of Osteopathy
The Canadian College of Osteopathy provides high quality education to qualified students entering the field of Traditional Osteopathy.
European School of Osteopathy
The European School of Osteopathy is an osteopathic teaching institution approved by the General Osteopathic Council to provide training for student osteopaths who, on successful completion of the course, are eligible to apply for registration with the General Osteopathic Council.
General Osteopathic Council UK
The General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) is one of the 13 UK health and social care regulators. The regulators are set up to protect the public so that whenever you see a health or social care professional, you can be sure they meet the required standards.
Students Osteopathic Medical Association
The objectives of SOMA shall be to improve the quality of health care delivery to the American people and the world...
Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation
The charter of the Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation calls for the organization to dedicate itself to educational activities. It specifically states its objective as using its resources to establish the principles of osteopathy in the cranial field as conceived and developed by William Garner Sutherland...
The Cranial Academy
The Mission of the Cranial Academy, an international nonprofit membership organization, is to teach, advocate, and advance Osteopathy, including Osteopathy in the Cranial Field, as envisioned by Andrew Taylor Still MD and William Garner Sutherland DO.
International Academy of Osteopathy
Welcome on the official website of The International Academy of Osteopathy (IAO), the biggest institution for osteopathy in Europe, organising its lessons in English in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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