Are Osteopathic Physicians (D.O.s) trained differently than Allopathic Physicians (M.D.s)?
Yes. D.O.s and M.D.s are alike in many ways: – Applicants to both D.O. and M.D. medical colleges typically have four-year undergraduate degrees with an emphasis on scientific courses. – Both D.O.s and M.D.s complete four years of basic medical education. – After medical school, both D.O.s and M.D.s obtain graduate medical education through such programs as internships and residencies. This training typically lasts three to six years and prepares D.O.s and M.D.s to practice a specialty. Dr. Schwartz has completed a total of six years of post graduate medical education, allowing him triple board specialization. – Both D.O.s and M.D.s can choose to practice in any specialty area of medicine-such as pediatrics, family practice, psychiatry, surgery or obstetrics. – D.O.s and M.D.s must pass comparable examinations to obtain state licenses. – D.O.s and M.D.s both practice in all fully accredited and licensed health care facilities. – Together, D.O.s and M.D.s enhance the state of health care
