My previous post on osteopathic medical training--suggesting that osteopathic physicians, on average, may not be as good as doctors with MD degrees--received a flood of negative comments. In ...

The University of Plymouth and International Osteopathic Education (IOE) have formed a new partnership that will offer first-class training to aspiring osteopaths from across the world. The ...

A doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) is a licensed physician who aims to improve people’s overall health and wellness by treating the whole person, not just a condition or disease they may have. This ...

It might be especially important if you sit all day.

The number of osteopathic physicians in the US has grown significantly in recent years and continues to rise. In 2022, the American Osteopathic Association reported 141,759 practicing DOs—a sharp jump ...

You’ve got a symptom that won’t go away, whether it’s back pain, sinus problems, or something else. Your mom gives you the name of a medical doctor (MD), while a co-worker suggests that you go to a ...

In Georgia, the growth in osteopathic medicine graduates has meant more rural Georgia communities are getting badly needed primary care doctors. Osteopathic medicine was once considered a ...

The percentage of doctors of osteopathic medicine continues to rise. That could be good news for rural communities suffering from a shortage of primary care. Physicians who hold a degree in ...