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Osteopathic Medicine (also known as osteopathy) is a system of medicine in the USA with a distinct worldview that applies osteopathic philosophy, principles, and treatment to standard medical care. Outside of the United States, "osteopathic medicine" is often used interchangably with "osteopathy".
With a strong emphasis on the inter-relationship of the body's nerves, muscles, bones, connective tissue and organ systems, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, or D.O.s, apply the philosophy of treating the whole person (holistic approach) to the prevention (medical), diagnosis and treatment of illness, disease and injury using conventional medical practice such as drugs and surgery, along with manual therapy (OMM).
Like Doctors of Medicine (M.D.s), Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.s) educated in the United States are fully licensed physicians and surgeons who practice the full scope of medicine. In most other parts of the world, D.O.s are not medically trained practitioners. Currently, there are 21 accredited D.O.-granting U.S. medical schools and 125 accredited M.D.-granting U.S. medical schools. Because of the abundance of M.D. schools, many people are more familiar with them; however, osteopathic medicine is growing at an unprecedented rate. Many new schools are planned to open in the coming years and existing schools have expanded enrollment to meet the increased demand for the physician workforce, particularly as baby boomers age. The majority of entering U.S. osteopathic medical students hold bachelor's degrees and some also hold master's degrees (M.S., M.A.) or other doctorate degrees (Ph.D., J.D.).
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American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine - Serving the administration, faculty, and students of the 19 member osteopathic medical schools through its centralized application service, government relations, finance, communications, and research/information departments.
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine - Emphasizing the early introduction of clinical experience that focuses on primary care.
Baer's Physiology Site - On-line lectures, slides, computerized clinical cases, and other informative features for students and health professionals. From the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Meta Description: [ Medical Physiology -- Emphasis on Cardiovascular and Respiratory educational tools ]
British College of Osteopathic Medicine - Descriptions of degree programs, entrance requirements and contact information.
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine - Providing information about the didactic and clinical education offered.
European Centre of Osteopathic Higher Education - (CEESO) A school of osteopathy in France. Course description. Application for foreigners. Student life.
Infectious Diseases Lectures - Dr. Chamberlain's Infectious Diseases Lectures for medical students at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine - Founded in 1892 KCOM was the first college of osteopathic medicine. Provides information on the comprehensive medical education, research, and healthcare offered.
Meta Description: [ Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine is the founding osteopathic institution and provides an intensive medical school curriculum which prepares student doctors to serve as knowledgeable, insightful and caring physicians. ]
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Comprehensive resources about the curriculum, admissions, mission statement, faculty and a virtual video tour. Located in Pennsylvania.
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Information offered on the academic programs offered, catalog, and history of the College.
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Academics, admissions, alumni, community, professional and student information on this Ft. Lauderdale, FL college.
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Information for the prospective student, general public, the osteopathic community, students, faculty and staff.
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine - About the college, osteopathic medicine, student affairs, admission information, graduate programs and graduate medical education.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Describes the academic programs, admissions and financial aid, research, internships and residency programs. Includes a student life and alumni section.
Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine - Information on the college and admission procedure. (KY)
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University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - School of Osteopathic Medicine - About the curriculum, departments, news, events and publications, map and travel directions.
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University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine - Information on osteopathic medical education, osteopathic medical research, curriculum, admissions, offered at this Biddeford, Maine college.
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University of North Texas Health Science Center - College of Osteopathic Medicine - Programs of education, research, patient care, and community service. Located in Forth Worth.
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine - One of 19 colleges of osteopathic medicine in the United States, the school trains primary care physicians for rural West Virginia and Appalachia.
Western University of Health Sciences - A private college of osteopathic medicine and medical school located in downtown Pomona, California.
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