As a doctor of osteopathic medicine, Sheldon Yao finds there is often confusion when people notice the initials after his name are D.O., rather than the more familiar M.D. “They might ask, ‘Are you an ...

Seeing the letters M.D. after someone’s name signals that they’ve gone through the grueling education and training required to become a licensed medical doctor. But seeing the letters D.O. may spark ...

If you are considering applying for the osteopathic medical program but you are now sure whether your academic achievements make you successful applicant here is the list for you – 10 easiest doctor ...

Dr. Kevin Ragosta looks like the rest of the doctors in the intensive care unit of Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, but instead of an "MD" on his nametag, he wears a "DO," for doctor of ...

Who, exactly, are doctors of osteopathic medicine, and how are they different from other doctors? Most people who have been to a hospital or clinic have encountered the species of medical professional ...

Pictured above, a rendering of the entry of Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences' campus in Joplin, Missouri, set to open in June. With the United States facing a shortage of physicians ...

Dr. Katherine Pannel was initially thrilled to see President Donald Trump’s physician is a doctor of osteopathic medicine. A practicing D.O. herself, she loved seeing another glass ceiling broken for ...

It's less and less prudent to assume every doctor you meet is an MD. One in 10 physicians in Polk County and Florida has DO, doctor of osteopathic medicine, after their names. The 114, 425 osteopathic ...

To the editor: Virginia Heffernan writes that Larry Nassar received a doctorate in osteopathic medicine and “passed as a doctor.” (“Dr. Larry Nassar was not a doctor,” Opinion, Jan. 26) Doctors of ...

SOMA ranks 7th in our list of easiest doctor of osteopathy schools to get into. It considers three things when reviewing application: academic success, whether an applicant possesses characteristics ...