What is the difference between a DO (doctor of osteopathic medicine) and an MD (medical doctor)?

Both MDs and DOs are physicians, licensed by state medical boards to practice medicine, perform surgery, and prescribe medications. An MD attends a traditional (allopathic) school of medicine, while a DO attends an osteopathic school of medicine. Both of these medical schools have four-year curriculums. The training is quite similar, embracing traditional medical diagnosis, examination, and management approaches. However, there are some philosophical and practice differences in training. One of the main differences is that during medical school, DOs receive specific musculoskeletal training and learn manipulative techniques (Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment).  more

Both MDs and DOs are physicians, licensed by state medical boards to practice medicine, perform surgery, and prescribe medications. An MD attends a traditional (allopathic) school of medicine, while a DO attends an osteopathic school of medicine. Both of these medical schools have four-year curriculums. The training is quite similar, embracing traditional medical diagnosis, examination, and management approaches. However, there are some philosophical and practice differences in training. One of the main differences is that during medical school, DOs receive specific musculoskeletal training and learn manipulative techniques (Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment). Sports Medicine and Non-Operative Orthopedic Services Physical Therapy Modalities and Massage Therapy Joint Aspirations- immediate relief of painful, swollen joints Joint injections- shoulder pain, knee pain Soft-tissue injections- tendonitis, bursitis, “trigger points” Splinitng and Casting Crutches Pain Management ...  more