Category Archives: Osteopathic Schools

  Applications to the nation’s osteopathic schools have increased again this year. In fact, since 2002 applications to DO schools have increased steadily; there were approximately 7,000 applicants to DO schools in 2002 and by 2012 that number had nearly … Continue reading

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What’s the difference between MDs and DOs?  Both are fully licensed physicians who diagnose and treat patients but allopathic medical schools grant the MD degree whereas osteopathic medical schools grant the DO degree. Osteopathy began in the early 19th century … Continue reading

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