I think that if you don't want to do D.O. you shouldn't. However many sites say that D.O.s can practice in foreign countries. And about the lower salaries, I'm pretty sure for the same job its the same salary. Probably the average salary is lower because many more D.O.s do more primary care as opposed to specialty. I think that in the same field it would be the same. Just trying to keep false information from being spread, not anything against you! Good luck.
D.O.s Go Global: Osteopathic Medicine Finding
a Home Outside of the U.S.
Osteopathic medicine was founded on American soil, but over the past 130 years it has grown steadily in the United States and beyond. Now, an increasing number of D.O.s are moving abroad and introducing this branch of health care to a new populace.
In recent years, D.O.s have gained practice rights in countries from Finland to Argentina. In fact, a few months ago the profession celebrated a huge victory when the United Kingdom announced that U.S.-trained D.O.s would be granted full medical practice rights.
Josh Kerr, international program specialist in the AOAs Division of State Government and International Affairs has helped many D.O.s leave the U.S. to pursue careers around the world.
Ive helped a number of U.S.- trained D.O.s gain their practice rights, said Kerr. But I hope to help many more achieve full recognition.
Currently, D.O.s have full practice rights in 44 countries and partial practice rights in eight countries. D.O.s with partial practice rights have restricted privileges and are not allowed to do things such as perform surgery or prescribe medicationdespite the training received at osteopathic medical schools and during internships and residencies.
Many countries that were or continue to be under British influence adhere to Britain's definition of an osteopatha non-physician health care practitioner who practices only manipulation. Because of the similarity of the titles, many of these countries refuse to grant U.S.-trained D.O.s practice rights beyond the scope of manipulation, explained Kerr.
Osteopaths (the term for foreign-trained practitioners who use osteopathic manipulation) can be found practicing in many locations abroad. However, they do not have the full medical training that D.O.s receive.
Some countries dont understand the differences in training between an osteopathic physician and an osteopath. says Kerr. Part of my job is to inform them of the equality that D.O.s and M.D.s have in the States, and to let them know that osteopathic physicians perform much more than manipulation.
Osteopathic residents have also attempted to train abroad in recent years with varied success. While it is possible to gain international training experience as a resident on a case-by-case basis, the available locations vary widely across specialties. Trainees interested in training outside the United States should contact their program directors and specialty colleges.
Because every country is unique, there is no standard process on how to obtain international licensure.
Each time a D.O. attempts to practice outside the U.S., we face unique challenges, says Kerr
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