EXPLAINED : Difference between MDs and DOs 

Hi Jenny! Love your videos and thank you for introducing me to Paul Bolin videos! I liked that you explained the difference in videos, but I think there are some things that did bug me that I'd like to address in a respectful manner. 1) One thing that bugged me was that you compared becoming a DO to being a minority or a woman. You specifically and consciously made the decision to attend DO school. Whether you knew the consequences of that decision at the time of, I cannot speak on, but you did make a decision as an adult and have to deal with the consequences. So please do not make becoming a DO something that you had no control over. Women and minorities did not come into this world choosing to be women and choosing the colour of their skin. 2) Another thing that bugged me was the way you justified the philosophy of DO in superiority to MD's. I understand you chose DO based on it's grounding philosophy, and I respect that. But to insinuate that MD's do not care about patients in a holistic approach, especially in this day and age, is false. I understand that there was a lot of paternalism in previous generations of MD's, however, this was not exclusive to just MD's. It was the whole healthcare system and all those working in them. Historically and philosophically, MD's always believed in treating the patient. MD's love quoting Osler and I'll share a couple. "He who studies medicine without books sails an uncharted sea, but he who studies medicine without patients does not go to sea at all". "The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease." 3) Another thing that bugged me was when you state that DO's are just as competitive as MD's in matching to competitive specialties. I am not saying that DO's can't match to competitive specialities, but that they are less likely to. Saying that you know people that matched to this specialty and that specialty is anectdotal evidence, which we know is not evidence-based. Numbers and statistics are there for a reason. MD's matching to more competitive specialties vs. DO's does not mean that DO's will be bad clinicians, it just means that they weren't competitive. There are those, even at Harvard, who don't match to Harvard residencies and its not ALL because they aren't competitive candidates, sometimes they are just so sick of the competition and want to work in a community hospital. And that's okay. I'm sure there are a lot of DO's who chose DO for various reason. They may have gotten into MD but it was halfway across the country. Others may not have gotten in to MD, but did get into DO, and they didn't want to wait around to try to apply again. Other's may have gotten into both, but cared less because they just wanted to do primary care. And it's okay to admit that you settled for DO, or that you settled for state school, or that you settled for primary care/anything else. At some point in everyone's life, in one way or another, we end up settling. I wrote everything above with the utmost respect for what you do, I know medical school (DO or MD) isn't easy, and creating content like this requires a lot of effort that only comes with passion. So thank you!

I feel that anyone commenting and bashing DO's is probably not an MD themselves, and if you are I hope you realize that in the field a DO is respected equally as much as an MD. MDs work side by side with DOs. If you cannot respect a DO then I cannot imagine you doing well in the medical field because you rely on the work of many different people that chose a different path than you. And I don't know why you would need that sort of validation? MDs are smart. DOs are smart. Nurses are smart. Hell you could even have a medical assistant that is smart. People lead different lives and belittling someone because you feel they are a threat to your intelligence is pretty sad. Best of luck 💞

MD's, and Do's are basically the same thing people. I'm currently preparing to go to an osteopathic medical school. You are my motivation

MD, DO, does it really matter? Same amount of work, same pay grade. Not really sure why ppl try to downplay one over the other. A physician is a physician. SIMPLE! Loved this video!

My bf just finished residency and he's a DO. He's the smartest and worked so hard. Try to not let ignorant people ruin your day! I love watching your videos!

I work as a scribe in the emergency department and to be honest i prefer working with the DOs a lot better. I find that they are more kind, have better patient care, and are the types of doctors I want to be and it's also why I'm considering to apply to DO schools instead. My preprofessional advisor told me my first time meeting him that if you want to be a doctor for the title you should stop trying to be one right now and I think that's such good advice. The title doesn't matter, you're still gonna be a doctor. I also have been watching your vids for a while and you're my goals! I wish you the best and thank you for being such an amazing role model and inspiration for me!

I'm currently in high school and have an interview for an accelerated BS/MD program at Albany Medical College tomorrow. You are such an inspiration--intelligent and beautiful. Thank you for your videos! 😊

This is the specialty I want to work with. I want to become a DO rather than MD and then prescribing people to take drugs to make them feel better whilst not even having to check their inner health and their lifestyle. . I value health and nutrition so much and taking care of my patients. I see myself here.

I'm interested to hear what you guys know about this topic. Have you ever considered becoming a DO? And has this video changed your outlook on DOs as physicians.

Hi Jenny, I am a premed student and I'm REALLY interested in going to a DO school after I graduate. You are so brave for putting yourself out here on RU-vid, where people can criticize you. But I want to remind you that although there is criticism, you've helped so many people like me gain a better understanding of what being a DO is all about. Please please please post up a longer video of what OMM/OMT is!!! Thank you for every video you've made thus far, you inspire me!!

Love this Jenny! OMS-II here. I remember at the beginning of med school they told us to prepare an "elevator speech" about what a D.O. is. While I initially sometimes got annoyed or frustrated that I had to explain our profession and justify our equality, I now try to think of it as an opportunity to educate.. So that maybe one day the differences will be common knowledge and we won't need to prove our worth as equals! Good luck with the match process!

Originally I thought about applying only to MD schools since DOs can be looked down on in CA, which is where I live and hope to live for the rest of my life. However, I am much more passionate about the philosophy of DOs as compared to that of MDs. I decided that if I am going to invest my youth years and a lot of money, then I might as well go with what I believe is the right state of mind. It is very encouraging to see that other people like yourself hold the same passion for osteopathic medicine even after it is considered second to allopathic. Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

I completely understand. I am a neuroscience major at my school and I always get looked down upon when I tell people that I'm getting my degree from the humanities and social sciences college rather than the college of natural and agricultural sciences even though I take the EXACT same classes as CNAS neuro majors and have to complete the EXACT same number of units.

Great video, Jenny! I noticed this video is 3 years old so you would be a resident now in whatever field you have chosen. I have been a DO for 26 years now. I am MD double board (ABA) certified in Anesthesiology and CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) Peds Fellowship trained in Pediatric Anesthesiology. I have encountered some discrimination during my med school, internship, residency, fellowship, and even as an attending. It used to bother me at first but having been in practice now for 21 years and double boarded and Director of Pediatric Anesthesiology at my hospital in NJ, I really don’t give a shit anymore. Pardon my language. It has never really affected my drive and determination to succeed. Even the one doctor that questioned my qualification as an attending when he first met me ended up requesting for me to take care of his mother 5 years later when she needed surgery. There is probably much less discrimination now than when I was a Med student since there is now Dr. Google to set things right for people. My best Med school friends have become general surgeons, vascular surgeon, hospitalist, family physician, and ER physician and we keep in touch with one another almost daily as we discuss our personal and professional lives. My other classmates have become internist, radiologist, dermatologist, plastic surgeon, endocrinologist, ENT, etc. We are all successful and have had no regrets. My daughter will be applying to both MD and DO schools and whichever path she chooses I will be proud of her. Thanks for your video in educating the masses and informing those about to embark on their medical journey. I still recommend Medicine (whether MD or DO) as the field to choose despite all the changes that have occurred. Good luck in residency!

This was the video that convinced me to look into being a D.O., shadow D.O’s, visit the instate D.O. school, and fall in love with that school and the overall philosophy. I chose to attend my dream D.O. school instate over a private M.D. school instate, and I cannot wait to attend in the fall! I am literally SO excited to become my journey as an osteopathic physician, and I owe it all to you!! I don’t even know where I would be if it weren’t for this video :)

Hi Jenny! Thanks for explaining your craft with conviction. As a personal trainer, I am surprised I haven't heard more about your title. I am looking forward to learning more. the D.O. motto, "treating the patient, not the disease is definitely what I think the world needs more of- Blessings to you!

I met this girl who is graduating from med school in 2-3 months and is DO. We enjoy and have a great time with each other when together. She is planning to go for residency for 4 years starting june. Your videos are helping me understand what challenges can potentially come up we we end up getting into a relation and also help me understand her challenges. Thankyou.

Thank you so much for your openness and vulnerability. You're an excellent healer. Your video has persuaded me to seek out a DO as my primary care physician. Blessings on the rest of your journey.

I LOVE DOs! I think they are all great and really appreciate their philosophies. Have always had better support from DOs. Thank you for your video. Good luck, Jenny!

Hi, osteopathic student here. I want to make a point of clarification here about unopposed programs. I think there's still a lot of value in going to an opposed program for third year because you can see how you're supposed to act in the pecking order and some of the other responsibilities that a resident learns. Also you lose out on getting the didactics that a program with residents get with morning report, noon conference, grand rounds, and m and m board or simulation labs if you go to an unopposed program. The other thing is that residents are very good teachers who may have more time to teach if your preceptors have to leave to go to other hospitals. But I will agree I didn't get the same opportunities to do as many procedures in my third year but my Med school sent me to a place where I rotated big teaching hospitals where I rotated alongside md students though our curriculums and requirements were different.

Thank you for being so honest about your degree, your experience with becoming a DO. It's not easy to be so transparent. But! For students contemplating medical school and considering the DO route, this was really really helpful. I appreciate your videos & sharing your hard work. Thanks so much.

I love how passionate you are❤I'm only in high school but I am going to be a surgeon and your videos really help to educate me about the journey ahead💕Thank you and I love you.Keep doing what you're doing, you are amazing.

GOSH. I love watching your videos. Your passion really inspires me. Don't ever let anyone get you down because you're going to be an amazing physician, and you know that!

As a proud black soon to be doctor of MD, I just wanted to give my opinion on this. I think DO's are just as legit as MD. If you can get through this material and do your best, you deserve rewards for dedication and sacrifice.

Thank you for educating me on what DO's actually do in there work. I think the stereotype of a DO not being "as good" as an MD comes from not being informed correctly about their practice. You are putting up amazing videos and I would love to see the OMM/OMT video to learn more about osteopathic medicine. You're going to a dope physician. Stay strong!! :)

I’ve done thorough research and decided I’m applying the DO route I really enjoy that there’s a hands on approach to medicine and you treat the patient as a whole love the mind body spirit concept and OMM looks really school

Hello Jenny! I am new to your channel and I wanted to sincerely thank you for giving me so insight into the DO world and your personal life as well. I am testing for the MCAT in April and my plans are of applying to LECOM- a DO School in Bradenton, FL. I recently got engaged and sometimes it feels like there is just a lot on my plate (studying, thinking of a wedding, etc). THANK YOU for showing me and al of your subscribers that yes! it IS possible to manage several things and like you say, there is really not a perfect time for things, so we have to do what we love and believe in. Again, thank you so much for sharing your life with me! Gives me all sort of hope! Kudos to you! :) -Joy

Hello, I am currently in graduate school receiving my MPH with hopes of attending medical school. Over the course of my studies I have become intrigued in learning more about become a DO instead of an MD. I believe it's an amazing profession to look into. Thank you for the tips and information.

I start in a DO program this coming fall. I'm a nurse and I like the DO philosophy. I'll be 26 years old when I start. Will I be an old man when I start compared to other students? Love your videos Jen! Keep it up

I don't mean to sound ignorant (I'm from the UK and medical training is very different here - an osteopath wouldn't go to medical school as osteopathy is considered an alternative medicine), but if DOs and MDs are trained the same then what's the point in the existence of two different qualifications? Thanks!

I just found you, and you’re an absolute gem of a person! I know I’m late to this topic/video, but I wanted to say that when I seek out a physician I specifically look for a DO. ❤️

Hi Jenny! I loved this video. I'm interested in becoming a DO because, I've always thought DO's learned even more than MD's. The same curriculum and then some! You go girl. #GirlPower #DOPower

I had never heard osteopathic medicine and philosophy explained like you have here; I think I may consider more options for my post-graduate programs. Thank you for opening a new window!!

Hi! I just started watching your videos today, and I am super encouraged :). I will be attending an osteopathic medical school starting this summer and I also want to get married soon, so it was cool finding someone who has done both (+a kid!) successfully :). And I 100% agree with and love your video on the difference between DO's and MD's! It makes me super sad when it seems like people may think that DO students are not as smart as other students because they're DO's, when they actually have additional training. I ended up feeling like I really wanted to get the training in OMM and to practice from a preventative-focused approach, because that's what I really believe in, so I chose DO anyway :). And every time I see something like your video, it makes me glad I did! (Nothing against MD's-they're super awesome too :)) )

can i ask how old you are ? you are so mature, you're becoming my inspiration !

I think he spoke from the bottom of your heart. I understand what you mean feeling as an "asian" or "girl" in a negative way. Some people would never be able to understand this bc they don't live it daily. I have a big admiration for you!

People gave me shit for going to a small unknown undergrad, but I ended up going with a full ride and made it to Med school. People gave me shit about going to a DO school, but I ended up matching into Neurosurgery last month. Anyone who gives you shit is jealous, get them out of ur lives and do what makes YOU happy.

I come from Europe (Slovakia) and we do not have MD. or DO., but MUDr. We go to med school right after high school based on how well we write entrance exams from biology and chemistry. No undergrad studies, however our medical school takes 6 years to finish and then you have something similar to internship, when you can earn your own "acreditation", or a specific specialty. Level above that is either having your own practice or becoming the head of the department. I find it so interesting how schools in USA work, also because I can't seem to understand why you have to go to undergraduate studies (as a big part of what you cover in those 3-4 years, we already cover in high school). Have you ever thought about whether it is good to have undergraduate studies rather than a little bit more time in med school? :) Thank you for your answers!

Great video Jenny! Thank you for sharing so much information and for gathering courage to make this video. I love you so much, continue to strive!

It sounds like DO's are required to have a little more education, the OMM training, than MD's are required. Is this true and is this were the schooling differs?

One of Jamie's Flamingo notebooks😁👍🏼...I really enjoy watching your vlogs. You're motivational. Like the saying goes, "When you do something wonderful people may want to imitate it"🤓

I work in a level 1 trauma center at an MD hospital and the head of radiology and the director of the entire emergency room mostly MD's is a DO . He is so respected intelligent and awesome as well To be around. I have met some awesome MD's but somehow I have yet to meet a DO that wasn't down to earth .

I am so glad you highlighted Russia, as a Russian Medical Student...You answered my question before I even asked for clarity loll...Thanks, Great vid 'as always'!

Jenny, I'm studying to get into Med School in Brazil, and I've never heard of Osteopathic medicine before! It seems really interesting, I'd love to watch more videos about this topic! And as about the haters, there's always gonna be someone who lacks both knowledge and respect trying to pull you down, don't listen to this kind of people! They're not worth your attention ;) Thanks for explaining it to us, loved the video!! :D

It astounds me that people look down on DO’s. I personally think that looking at the body and treatment In any other way than what you described would be only acknowledging a tiny part of the problem.

I'm very seriously considering becoming a DO, but it's harder to find a college. I love their philosophy. Most of the doctors I know and I've shadowed are DOs.

Hello, I am a freshman premed that is inspired and determined to become a NDD or a developmental pediatrician. Recently I've been doing research on the differences because my state college has an agreement with LECOM. I have no idea how many DO's work as a NDD because there are only about 10 schools that have this program. At the moment, I'm preparing myself to feel my father fight with his battle with cancer. Therefore, the idea of staying at my state college as opposed to transferring of to a university is becoming more appealing. It doesn't matter to me if I'm a MD or a DO. I just want to become educated in medicine and serve a population that is not served here in my town.

Hi Jenny, I can understand your frustration. I'm going to naturopathic medical school, I'm not sure if you know about them, but there is a huge discrimination against ND's as well. I considered doing DO since they are more accepted but I'm really passionate about a truly holistic mind body and preventative approach to medicine so I chose to go the ND route. Idk if NDs will ever be as accepted as DOs but like you said the training in sciences is very similar it's just a different philosophy with some different approaches and treatment methods for healing.

I find your life experiences really intriguing. You're an amazing women, and it's even more amazing to hear you overcome obstacles in your life. #YouGoGirl

Canada does recognize DO's actually! We don't have a DO school but those that have trained in the US and want to practice in Canada are allowed to practice without any restrictions!

very articulate explanation. new words 4 me such as didactic and preceptors. u worry too much. u r a doc. u made it. go out have fun & help people. there are always skeptics. no big deal.

Hello Jenny, I'm so glad you did this video because know I have a better understanding on DO's. I am recently doing my prerequisites towards a bachelor's degree in nursing because I want to have a plan B in case I don't get into med school right away. I know I'm taking a long path and it scares me a lot but I hope one day to become a great physician. Thank you for being a great inspiration. I would like to know more about shadowing a doctor, your experience as a pre med student and the challenges of becoming a doctor.

I went to a carribean medical school which also has alot of stigma behind it but thank God I was able to make it through and still match into my dream specialty of radiology. I guess the main reason I went MD is because of the flexibility of practice. A US board certified MD can practice in many countries outside of the US where as several countries have not extended this option to US trained DOs. Being of Liberian decent as well as soon to marry another international physician having this flexibility is very important. I mean really who wants to go through boards again should you decide to live and practice in another country.

My primary doctor is a DO and he is great. Been seeing him forever. In college, right now some people try to day MD is better, but that's because of lack of information and just some people who are pursuing medicine just are going for titles.

The MD students I know dont ever make an issue of MD v DO, however, DO students ALWAYS, in my experience, make the comparison because for years DO had grade replacement, which reflected poorly on DO students, because it allowed for the idea that DOs were less capable and were forced to pursue DO. I dont suppirt that idea, but most DOs i know go on the offensive to justify why DOs are equal to MDs.

I am just realizing that you are DO maybe thats why I love your channel. DO is the path I will be taking.

I respect your facts and views 100% but there is a group of people who are discriminated against and we are called black people. We have a long history of being discriminated against here in America and worldwide,lol. You are a social person it look like but when you project your self doubt and frustration it dimmers your bright light you are a star so shine like one.

Unopposed hospitals are great! But also nice to have residents around for teaching and mentor ship too!

Anybody saying DO is an inferior position isn't an MD or DO themselves so they are ultimately small fry... good day

Fact: "DO students are amazing & intelligent people, as my daughter was ACCEPTED in a KNOWN Medical School (MD) in Texas, and still CHOSE the DO school (also in Texas), as it is COVER more than just allophatic medicine, as OSTEOPHATIC medicine ADDED more studies about the body, that includes even spirit" So, PLEASE STOP with NON SENSE and WRONG informations! Have a great day to y'all!

I understand there may be greater respect for MDs vs DOs, but for myself, I highly value DOs and would generally prefer DO care over MDs because of the holistic background. I'm half way through to completion of a 3 year course in classical homeopathy and I ultimately plan to train to become a DO. So having the passion towards holistic care, I personally value the training to become a DO vs an MD. However, this doesn't mean I don't respect MDs. It just means that for me personally, the DO path is more in alignment with the healthcare approach and training that I believe in.

yes! please do a video on OMM/OMT! Love your videos!

super enlightening!! thanks so much!! im really glad you chose to do this video I really wouldn't have known the difference other than what I was socialized to think. I loved it!

I know that the first two years you spend in a classroom and i was wondering do you just study in medical school or do you have other kind of homework like papers

Interesting to hear that DO's get discriminated against. I would assume the people doing the discrimination are uneducated on the differences between the two. Try being a DC or a doctor of anything that isn't MD/DO. I hear constantly, "but are you really a doctor?" It has come to a point where I'm hesitant to refer to myself as doctor, because I don't feel like having to explain myself. Great video. Semper Fi

I’m really glad that the merger occurred before I applied to medical school

I see both of DO and MDs as both doctors -- I think most people still see no difference :D so no worries but it's good to enlighten those who need enlightenment

Years ago I went to a talk about getting into medical school. They had an MD and DO, and they were talking about the differences between their training and philosophy. Basically, the DO said they did everything MDs did, except DOs also had extra training in structural manipulation. The DO was hilarious when he was talking about all of the misconceptions people had about osteopathic medicine, and you could tell he didn't have any kind of inferiority complex about it. The MD also seemed to consider DOs as peers. I've never had a doctor who was a DO, but I'd be interesting in using one to see how they differ clinically.

For some reason, here in western NY, you rarely have DO's practicing. If you go to Pennsylvania, however, they are all over.

I've always been confused what the differences between MD and DO were. Thank you so much for breaking it down in such a clear way. This video was extremely helpful. Because DOs get extra training on the muscoskeletal system and education in OMT in school, can this at times create moments in which patients have to seek specific treatment from a DO instead of an MD?

Why did you choose d.o.? I am a current pre med student and am considering it heavily right now (mostly because of my low stats); I’m also considering doing a post bac in the case that I want to choose md over do. I feel like there’s so much stigma in the medical community towards dos so I’m really trying to pick which one I feel will suit me best... idk. I want to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology (as of right now but I’m sure that could change). How easy is it for dos to get into specialties? And which one do they most often go into? Btw I love your channel so much!!!!

Thank you! I'm a clinical dietitian and we have a few DOs in my hospital and I was wondering what the difference between MDs and DOs.

I think it's important to know some things before choosing MD or DO. Both become excellent physicians. However, DO's definitely have a disadvantage when it comes to residency. Just look at the NRMP Results and Data report they publish every year. The match rate for MD: 94%. Match rate for DO: 85%. That's a significant difference. And sure, you can apply to all the same specialties, but the most competitive ones (such as Dermatology, plastic surgery, etc) will have a strong bias for MD candidates. I've been on the interview trail for OB/GYN for the past few months, and the DO's I've met got shafted, I feel bad for them. They certainly don't get as many interview invites as MD students, and have to rely heavily on things like doing away rotations, or knowing which residency programs are "DO friendly". Lastly, DO's will need to take 2 standardized tests: the COMPLEX as well as the USMLE's if they want to apply to all residency programs. MD's students just need the USMLE's. That's a big consideration, considering how the USMLE's itself is already a daunting test to prepare and take. Keep all this information in mind, it will heavily affect your future. Do your research guys, and decide for yourself.

Usually you go to DO if you cant get into MD, no? If given the choice, why go DO vs MD?

Hi Jenny! I'm an Italian 4th year med student (our undergrad med school lasts for 6 years). I'm so glad you made a video about this topic as it's been a while since I started wondering what a DO is, because we do not recognise this profession in Italy. If I am going right, a DO goes through the same path as an MD but he also learns how to manipulate a body in order to heal it. In Italy we have a healthcare professional called physiotherapist who graduates from a 3 year school. he works in team with nurses and MD. a physiotherapist performs deep massages but he cannot diagnose or prescribe drugs (normally he works with orthopedics). can we say that a DO is an MD+a sort of physiotherapist? I'm sorry for my poor English but I'm really interested in better understanding this healthcare field! however, I do not understand why DOs are discriminated... It's crazy! you attend the same med school as MDs!

I'm not a doc, but I have been treated by both, and I've had good luck with both. The only way I knew the difference was the lettering on the lab coat.

Ok this the 2nd video I've seen and your makeup is flawless! Love that it's simple! Subscribing coz I love it! :)

I'm a med student in Romania. We have a similar problem here, there are multiple public med schools in the country, but only one private med school. After med school there is only one residency program which means the exam to get in is the same, but there is this stigma that if you attended the private school you are less qualifaied even if your exam results are higher than those of someone who attended a public school. What is the best way you know to deal with people that try and put you down, just beacuse of their preconceived ideas?

Hi Jenny, I wanted to ask you which school you had attended. I would like to go the osteopathic path (becoming a DO) but my mom thinks that being MD is better rather becoming a DO. I also thought that the osteopathic route was more holistic. I know this video was made a year ago and you're probably pass this but if you do see and can get back to me with information that would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏽

love this video ... thank you for clearing up this doubt .... all the best for your future career..

The BS about DO and MD gets old fast. Been a DO over 20 yrs and I'm a sub specialist. Had colleagues/ friends from Ivies, state, FMG, DO. It's simple if you are nice,bright and work hard there is no problem..I'm a sub specialist but primary care is great too.

Hi Jenny, I don't know why is MD schools have higher average MCAT score than DO schools?

awesome Jenny, thank you! do you think you can make a video about the difference between a DO and an N.D (naturopathic medical doctor)? thanks!

I'm still highly confused. In America, it seems they have a doctor of almost every allied health specialty, such as optom and physio. They also have health positions like Physician Assistant, something I've never encountered in Australia. My question is, are osteopaths considered legitimate physicians or is it a title doctor, like Dr of Physiotherapy? I am truly not being rude, I'm just genuinely confused. In most countries osteopaths are considered alternative medicine, or an allied health profession. In America are osteopaths held to different standards and considered eligible for surgery etc? wow, different country, different responsibilities..

So once you complete medical school, MD and DO will be able to apply to the same residency programs? I’m looking into DO, and I noticed there weren’t very many programs for DO versus MD, so I was concerned it would be the same for when it comes time to apply to residencies.

YESSS!! OSTEOPATHS UNITE! OMS III here from Ohio. Love your videos :)

If they are this much a like why do DO schools have lower admission requirements? and would you have gone into a DO if you had the chance to get in an MD program? no hate..much respect.

Did you get to do any intubations during your ER rotation? Thanks!

I know this is a bit personal and you want your anonymity but can you give us a sense or clue to what school you went ? I've applied to bunch of DO schools and have upcoming interviews and I need to decide what the best one is. Thanks.

Dr Le I'm only joking on my last comment. I had to let out some . I find no difference between MD's and DO's other than Do's are more manipulative. Sorry I did it again. I meant their educated in a manipulative musculature skeletal therapy which is almost a lost art in Osteopathic medicine. I heard most Doctors of Osteopathy don't take those electives.

Hi! Thanks for your lovely responses to my comments. I guess though you misunderstand me about my perspective on the merger. As osteopathic students we already have access to acgme residencies regardless of the merger. I'm going only acgme for my IM residency and all my friends who want to do anesthesiology and Ob/Gyn and peds and pmr are going acgme. Heck, more than half my class goes acgme every year. But it's the traditional sub specialties that were protected for Osteopathic students that are going to hurt and are getting encroached upon by md applicants. Who's to say this will be the last few classes where you see osteopathic ortho, Derm, urology, ophthalmology, plastic, ent, and path doctors or will those fields now become dominated by mds? I get that most osteopathic schools want it's graduates going to primary care but my school is one of the few where they don't care what you want to do. They try to help you get it and a tiny fraction of our school ends up in those sub specialties they're at aoa and some fantastic places. I think there might be a loss of osteopathic distinction in some specialties but honestly outside of FM, the other aoa subspecialties don't really use omt. One of the hospitals I rotated at for my third year was a large osteopathic teaching hospital and the DO surgeons and Ob/ Gyn residents never used omt in their day to day practice.

I'm sorry you feel frustrated or discriminated against. I've worked with both MDs and DOs and in my hospitals pgy2 cohort the 2 DOs I know of are in the top of their residency, so down to earth and competent they're also weirdly enough dating each other. They're a power couple lol kinda like the jayz and Beyonce of the hospital.

I don't know much about the difference between Md and DO, I mean ur probably right. However, it's not a fair comparison to compare it to race and gender. Because there is absolutely no correlation between those things and intelligence/success. A medical training program on the other hand is less clear cut.

your makeup is really gorgeous. so pretty♡

Hi, I was just curious how you find out what schools have unopposed auditions? And if you don't mind, what school do you go to? Thanks so much! :)

Thank you! And thank you for what you do!

Great video. Instead of OMM, what is the teaching focus for those who choose the MD route? Do MD's learn how to treat patient's using a "whole person" type model as well?

I’m in Canada so I had no idea about DOs. We just have like MDs and MD PhDs as far as I know. I’m still in undergrad though so I’m not overly educated on my options if I decide to get a medical degree in Canada.

Thank you so much for this video!

so i don't get it. DO's have their own association, their own schools, choose to differentiate themselves from Md's, yet get offended when not treated like one. huh. i get it. it's frustrating to get attacked or belittled for doing something you love so much, but you knew this would happen going into it. you can't say you're a mistreated minority when you chose to be part of it. and change is happening, attitude towards DO's will eventually change, just be patient. having the 'i want change and i want it now' won't help anyone, esp you. people are very very misinformed about what osteopathy is. it'll take a while for them to get it. keep going, keep doing what you love. i really don't mean to hate at all.