Applying to DO

[JPINFV]

Can anyone post a link or tell me what is needed to apply to DO schools. I'm new here and I'm not really sure what are the differences between applying to an MD and a DO. Thanks

 

[medicine1]

Check out www.aacom.org

Exploring osteopathic medicine:
http://www.aacom.org/home-applicants/

 

[kaikai128]

In short, very little difference. The basic application requirements are nearly the same except for a few execptions. Go to the listed AACOM website...read the entire thing, then when you apply, read the instructions to apply thoroughly--they really do a great job at addressing most issues.

 

[docbill]

Can anyone post a link or tell me what is needed to apply to DO schools. I'm new here and I'm not really sure what are the differences between applying to an MD and a DO. Thanks

www.aacom.org is a good place to start.

 

[OSUdoc08]

Can anyone post a link or tell me what is needed to apply to DO schools. I'm new here and I'm not really sure what are the differences between applying to an MD and a DO. Thanks

Not much. Change your essay a little bit to cater it toward osteopathic medicine, and get a recommendation from a D.O. for several of the schools, as required.

Other than that, you can cut and paste everything from your AMCAS application.

 

[medicine1]

By the way, the primary application service at aacom costs less then the amcas service. Go to each website and compare.

www.aacom.org
www.aamc.org/students/amcas/start.htm