Osteopathic
Physician, D.O.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Osteopathic
physicians use accepted methods of diagnosing and treating injuries and
diseases. Although they practice in all branches of medicine and surgery like
allopathic physicians 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. They work
primarily In Osteopathic hospitals or private practice , however there are so
many allopathic hospitals that are now getting accepted of Osteopathic
physicians as staff members. There usually for emergency staffers only.
Salary:
$110,000
Educational
Requirements:
Students
should take the most challenging courses of high school 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.
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