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OSUdoc08 said:M.D.'s cannot participate in osteopathic residencies. D.O.'s can participate in both osteopathic and allopathic residencies. If there is such a competitive specialty that doesn't appreciate the philosophy of osteopathic medicine (which is not likely at least in my part of the world, where D.O.'s are found in practically all residencies and at all hospitals), that specialty will be available as an osteopathic residency. Therefore, no specialty opportunity will be limitied.
You fail to mention that DO specialty spots are severely limited. Examples of the number of DO residency spots available each year:
Derm: 18
Ophtho: 12
Urology: 2
Neurology: 8
Rads: 21
Anesthesia:16