Christie Leal - Medical Student

LECOM Medical Student

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About Osteopathic Medicine

Developed 130 years ago by physician A.T. Still, osteopathic medicine is one of the fastest growing healthcare professions in the U.S. and brings a unique philosophy to traditional medicine. With a strong emphasis on the inter-relationship of the body's nerves, muscles, bones and organs, doctors of osteopathic medicine, or D.O.s, apply the philosophy of treating the whole person to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, disease and injury.

Overview

What is a D.O.?	History of Osteopathic Medicine
Osteopathic Medical Education	Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
OMT Terms Defined	Tenets and Oath of Osteopathic Medicine
Hear more about osteopathic medicine directly from osteopathic physicians. The following interviews occurred during the AOA’s Annual Convention and Scientific Seminar held in November 2004 and aired on select radio stations throughout the U.S. Requires RealPlayer to hear. Brian Loveless, D.O. – The D.O. Difference Randy Litman, D.O. – Increase of D.O.s in America Thomas Seglio, D.O. – D.O.s in the ER Alesia Wagner, D.O. – The Positives of OMT

D.O.s Around the World

Increasingly, D.O.s are practicing outside of the U.S. and bringing knowledge of osteopathic medicine to the world. Not to be confused with osteopaths trained in other countries, osteopathic physicians are trained exclusively in the U.S. at one of 20 osteopathic medical colleges across the country. Learn more about what’s happening with D.O.s Around the World.

Glossary

Medical terminology can be confusing—especially when you’re faced with a major medical decision. Use this glossary of terms to help you sort through the jargon.