What Is Osteopathic Medicine?
DO students train to provide the most comprehensive perspectives on health and wellness available. Like all medical students, they study human anatomy and physiology, the latest medical advancements and technologies, and complete clinical rotations to gain hands-on experience while a student and a multi-year residency after graduation.
What makes DO students unique is the additional education and training they receive in osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM). OMM takes into account the body’s nerves, muscles, and bones to diagnose and treat illness. It considers internal systems and structures and patient lifestyle, environment, and related factors to reduce or eliminate pain and promote healing.
While osteopathic medical students may choose to become primary care doctors, they work within every major medical specialty area.
Do you want to be a physician who leverages the natural ability of the human body to heal itself? Consider a career in osteopathic medicine, one of the nation’s fastest-growing healthcare professions. 
