Osteopathic medicine

staff, which influenced me to consider a career in medicine. I wanted to be well-informed and exposed to the field as much as possible to be certain that this is the right career path for me. I made efforts to gain a broad range of clinical experiences to develop a fresher perspective of medicine. Each experience has only drawn me a step closer to medicine, discovering a distinct form of medical practice. I started my journey to osteopathic medicine by speaking with my college advisors, who…

treatment and achieve a state of balance, healthy in all body systems. They have observed many beneficial effects of osteopathic treatment, but doctors are still debating the usefulness of osteopathy in addressing serious diseases and medical conditions. The treatment for the whole body Instead of treating medical conditions in your specific location, the method is an osteopathic method "whole body" based on the fact that the body compensate for weakness or injury in part by placing more stress…

love, compassion and other important values of society. One of the ethical dilemmas discussed in the medical field is Euthanasia or Assisted Physician Suicide Euthanasia performed on human devalues the importance of life. The education an osteopathic doctor goes through is rigorous just like that of regular physicians. First the person needs to have a four-year degree in any area however its advised to have a degree in the Natural sciences. The requirements for medical school vary. The…

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…

learned how inter-related the human body is. Therefore, it is vital to find the underlying cause of an illness first. I believe prevention is important in increasing longevity and quality of life. I discovered osteopathic medicine through my family members and by observing a local osteopathic physician, Dr. Dillon Tran. Dr. Tran discussed how his specialty has helped improve the quality of life for his patients. Moreover, I was able to see how Dr. Tran incorporated holistic care by encouraging…

I am interested in studying and training in northeast Ohio Cleveland campus because it has many opportunities for growth within and outside the field of medicine. There are many opportunities available at the Cleveland Clinic that will enable students to study about osteopathic medicine techniques. Cleveland Clinic has different tools and resources available to students to learn and to gain very insightful knowledge and techniques when interacting with patients. One thing that stands out to…

doctors in the United States. However, what ultimately makes me want to become an osteopathic physician is what I observed from all the osteopathic physicians that I shadowed and talked to. I believe that successful osteopathic physician must be personable, passionate, patient centered, and most importantly, a leader in the community. I believe I posses these same skills that are necessary to be a successful osteopathic physician. I have the adaptability necessary to strive under a changing…

San Bernardino, the city a grew up in is a very underserved community. The majority of students in the community receive free lunch at school, including myself during high school. By working as a scribe in the emergency rooms in San Bernardino, I have been able to observe just how underserved this community is. The majority of patients we see have manageable diseases that can easily be controlled with medication, however, they come in to the ER with complications from not being able to receive…

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…