Osteopathic manipulative medicine

nursing school after I was born. Like my grandmother, she dedicated her career to the labor and delivery ward. She has since returned to Lincoln Memorial University and graduated December of 2015 to become a nurse practitioner. My father is an osteopathic physician, who specialized in family practice. He has dedicated the majority of his career…

As a student interested in medicine, I began to explore the various aspects of the field. I was first introduced to osteopathic medicine when I began shadowing a physician who specialized in the field of orthopedic surgery. My goal from this experience was to gain a better insight into the types of treatments osteopathic medicine provides for patients. While observing, I would often have discussions with the physician about what makes osteopathic medicine an intricate part of medical practices.…

After much research and consideration, I have decided to pursue a career as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. I was originally interested in becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic and discussed this field with my own chiropractor. From my conversations with him and my extensive research, I discovered that chiropractors are limited to the extent they are able to treat their patients, which did not align with my vision as a medical professional. For example, they cannot administer trigger point…

MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine: Instructions: This page is OPTIONAL. Below you may provide any additional information, not previously stated, you feel will help us gain a complete picture of your life experience. This may include major life achievements or explanations of application discrepancies. (500 words) Although not as disadvantaging as others’ circumstances, being the child of divorced parents, who split when I was four years old, has brought significant challenges into my life.…

Question 1 Why do you believe AZCOM (Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine) would provide you with the type of osteopathic medical education you are seeking? Growing up I have had the opportunity to witness AZCOM transform my three brothers into successful osteopathic physicians. Their journey through Midwestern University, has affirmed this institution’s outstanding qualities in clinical exposure, student-centered faculty, and excellent didactics. AZCOM’s exceptional board pass rate and…

These physicians are osteopathic physicians and medical physicians. If you are like the majority of people, you have received treatment from physicians your entire life without the knowledge that some of them were most likely osteopathic physicians. Osteopathic physicians and medical physicians work together to enhance the health care industry in the United States. The Difference Physicians who hold a Doctor of Medicine Degree are referred to as MDs; whereas, osteopathic physicians hold a…

During my gap year I have gained experiences and have met people who’ve inspired me to become an osteopathic physician. The clinical experience that I gained through being a chiropractic assistant will last with me for a lifetime. Working with patients in a one on one setting allowed my skill set to grow as an eager, and young applicant. The doctor I had the pleasure of working for, Dr. Etheredge, exemplified amazing patient care. He also ran his practice in a honest and ethical way. His passion…

University SOM’s graduate program in Biomedical Sciences gave me a new perspective of osteopathic medicine through various opportunities and experiences. One of the most important factors that played a role in helping me choose osteopathic medicine was the ability to speak to current medical students. Applying to a field and experiencing a field are two vastly different things. From what I’ve gathered, the osteopathic discipline extends far beyond the doctor’s office. Being in a position where I…

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practices still have relevance and continue to influence how we approach and treat using osteopathic practices today. Osteopathy is accepted as an allied health, with a combination of traditional and modern scientific philosophies. ‘‘Osteopathy has been practiced in Australia for over 100 years and been taught in university’s since the early 1980’s’’. (Osteopathy Australia, Our history, 2018) ‘‘The Australian Osteopathic Association was founded in 1955 in Victoria, the AOA developed into a…