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i still don't understand why DOs are not more popular than MDs. The reason I state this is because, isn't DOs philosophy of considering the whole body in treatment always a better decision than just narrowly focusing on specific parts of the body? When I talk to MDs now about it, they say they also use alot of approach DOs use now too. WHY separate the fields? I guess other than that extra OMM training and name tag, I'm having a hard time distinguishing.
 
sweetstuff25 said:
i still don't understand why DOs are not more popular than MDs. The reason I state this is because, isn't DOs philosophy of considering the whole body in treatment always a better decision than just narrowly focusing on specific parts of the body? When I talk to MDs now about it, they say they also use alot of approach DOs use now too. WHY separate the fields? I guess other than that extra OMM training and name tag, I'm having a hard time distinguishing.
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I assume you mean "why are they seperate fields?" - OMM is a big reason. AOA admins keeping their jobs is another. Search for mroe threads, this has been discussed ad naseum
 
Who says DOs are not popular? Maybe amoung some MDs they aren't, but have you ever polled the patients. Last time I checked it was they that mattered the most. Patients I talk to love DOs, even in MD rich territories I have talked to a lots of nurses that will only see specific DOs are their primary care providers. If your going to be a physician you need to stop being worried about being popular amoung your peers and start worrying about being what is best for your patients.
 
sweetstuff25 said:
i still don't understand why DOs are not more popular than MDs. The reason I state this is because, isn't DOs philosophy of considering the whole body in treatment always a better decision than just narrowly focusing on specific parts of the body? When I talk to MDs now about it, they say they also use alot of approach DOs use now too. WHY separate the fields? I guess other than that extra OMM training and name tag, I'm having a hard time distinguishing.
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Mostly because the average patient has no idea whether their doctor is an MD or a DO. They don't even know what a DO is. What they know is whether the doctor is a good doctor or a bad doctor. That counts more.
 
sweetstuff25 said:
I guess other than that extra OMM training and name tag, I'm having a hard time distinguishing.
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Exactly.

If you mean popularity in terms of numbers the major reason is 125 allopathic schools to around 24 osteopathic schools. 5:1
 
MD is more popular because it has been around longer. DO has only been around for a 100 years or so.......
 
I am worried about OMM.

What are current med students' opinions on OMM lab. Is it enjoyable/useful or is it just a right of passage? I am very interested in the methods, but I am worried that there is very little science behind methods such as cranial, etc.

Please enlighten me, because there is limited information on here about specifics. I am well-aware of what OMM is in general (musculoskeletal manipulation has to do with the correct alignment of the vertebra for optimal blood flow, lymphatic activity, and minimal nerve impingement..)...specifically what are some techniques applied and how can they be used in an actual clinical setting...with FP, Peds, ...surgery?

Thanks!
 
drmax said:
I am worried about OMM.

What are current med students' opinions on OMM lab. Is it enjoyable/useful or is it just a right of passage? I am very interested in the methods, but I am worried that there is very little science behind methods such as cranial, etc.

Please enlighten me, because there is limited information on here about specifics. I am well-aware of what OMM is in general (musculoskeletal manipulation has to do with the correct alignment of the vertebra for optimal blood flow, lymphatic activity, and minimal nerve impingement..)...specifically what are some techniques applied and how can they be used in an actual clinical setting...with FP, Peds, ...surgery?

Thanks!
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OMM isnt just bone reallignment. It can be things like opening up lymphatic channels for a person with a cold to ease up congestions and speed up recovery. Or breaking up scar tissue in a shoulder of a diabetic patient (something an MD would send the patient to a PT for)
 
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