DDS to DO

[drgioiadds]

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I have been practicing dentistry for 8 years looking to change to DO. Anyone know of someone who has done this?

 

[MDROCKSTAR]

I don't know anyone who has done it...seems like too much schooling. But, if you are looking at saving time, perhaps one of the DO schools that also has a DMD program may be able to offer you advanced status, but that is just a guess. I know NOVA Southeastern has a DO/DMD dual degree program: http://medicine.nova.edu/dodmd/

 

[drgioiadds]

Thanks, I was looking at LECOM because of the 3 year program. I'm sure the MCAT will be fun after not taking a basic science course since 2000!

 

[Styria]

If it interests you, the introductory course to osteopathy in the cranial field (whether held by the Cranial Academy or SCTF) is open to DDS. One of the attendees was a DDS when I took it over the summer.

 

[JW08]

I have been practicing dentistry for 8 years looking to change to DO. Anyone know of someone who has done this?

I know a DDS who went to get a MD degree and is now a oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Check his profile here http://www.cosurgicalarts.com/

 

[Black Adder]

I know a DDS who went to get a MD degree and is now a oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Check his profile here http://www.cosurgicalarts.com/

Isn't it standard for OMFS folks to do 2 years of med school and then a surgical residency? Don't they all have MDs...?

 

[GraceEuphoria]

I don't know anyone who has followed this exact path, but I do have RNs, a PA, and a pharmacist in my class! It's not unusual to enter medicine from other health-related fields in my opinion.

 

[drgioiadds]

Thanks everyone! OMS doesn't necessarily have to get an MD degrees - there are 4 year certificate programs after DDS.