Description

Osteopathic medicine was developed as a method of treatment emphasizing the musculoskeletal system and a concern for the patient as a complete entity.  DOs diagnose and treat human diseases and injuries, and practice preventive medicine, sometimes combined with research and/or teaching.

Degree

D.O.

Program Length

4 Years

Professional Schools’ Organization

AACOM (American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine)

http://www.aacom.org

Application Service

AACOMAS (American Association of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service)

www.aacom.org/students/application.html

Academic Admission Requirements

One year each: Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Math (through calculus), Physics, English.

Admission Exam

MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)

http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat

Personal Attributes & Experiences

Similar to allopathic medicine.  Also a knowledge and commitment to the DO’s traditional concern for the whole person and a “holistic” approach to the practice of medicine in general.

Recommendation Letters

Health Professions Committee letter (usually confidential) sent with additional individual letters of support.