Friday, February 21, 2014

Osteopathic Physicians, D.O.

Osteopathic Physicians, D.O.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Osteopathic physicians use accepted methods of diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases. Although they practices in all branches of medicine and surgery like allopathic physicians (M.D.S) they differ by emphasizing the importance of the musculoskeletal system, holistic medicine, proper nutrition, and environmental factors in maintaining good health.  Osteopaths use a hands-on approach to medicine and frequently manipulate or palpate as part of diagnosis and treatment.  
Average Salary: $110,000
Educational Requirements:
            Students should take the most challenging high school courses (including AP or IB courses) available in science, math, and English.
After three or four years of college, prospective physicians must attend medical school.  Undergraduate requirements for admission to all medical schools include one year of basic chemistry, one year of organic chemistry, one year of biology, and one year of physics.  Some medical schools also require course work in calculus, English, the humanities, or social science.
Reflection:
I would want to be one because I want to make people feel better and this career deals with helping people so I would want to be a Osteopathic Physicians, D.O.


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