What are the differences between British-trained Osteopaths and US trained Osteopathic Physicians?
Top There is a lot of confusion with many people calling themselves ‘Osteopaths’ when there is a huge difference between the training programs worldwide. Specialist Osteopaths who are trained full-time (over many years) in osteopathic practice from start to finish are usually only found in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, as the emphasis is in developing specialist osteopathic diagnostic and palpation skills on a daily basis over many years. Both UK Osteopaths and US osteopathic physicians are recognised by the Osteopathic International Alliance (OIA) and World Osteopathic Health Organisation (WOHO). • The US has full-time training for ‘osteopathic physicians’, some of whom practise in Canada. These physicians have completed some osteopathic training within their program. Anecdotally, 80% of osteopathic physicians never practise manipulative osteopathy and choose to work as traditional doctors. • The United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand have a number of full-time professional vo
