Ever read this book?

[MJB]

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I'm trying to get through it in my free time...it's a very interesting read thus far.

 

[Kuba]

yes, and good for you for reading it. It should help in interviews downt he road. It is an interesting book for sure.

 

[HemaOncoDoc]

I'm trying to get through it in my free time...it's a very interesting read thus far.

Read it. I highly recommend that everyone read it before applying to DO schools and again before going to the interview. Adcoms like to know that you know the history behind osteopathic medicine. In some cases, I've been asked about the history of osteopathic medicine.

 

[jp104]

The DO's is a great book. It doesn't hold any punches and presents both the good and bad sides of the history of Osteopathic medicine.

I highly recommend it!

 

[n0chi]

i read it, seemed very dated... i wish there was something newer...

(but then again the copy i got was from the 80's lol)

 

[erleichda]

i read it, seemed very dated... i wish there was something newer...

(but then again the copy i got was from the 80's lol)

the latest update is from 2004 🙂

 

[PassingDays11]

Agreed. The book is very informative. The new version has a couple of chapters that have been added, but you should be fine on history with the original. Just go to your local Barnes and Noble, grab a copy of the book, buy a cup of joe, and sit down for about an hour to read what you have missed. I wouldn't buy another addition if you have the older one already.

I also like the book for its mentionings of the history of other medical modalities and movements (hydropathy, chiropathy, homeopathy, etc.). I'm planning on reviewing this book before interviews.

 

[KrisE24]

I've been told that Norman Gevitz (the author) is THE go to guy for DO history/info. Hoping to be able to maybe reference part of the book in my personal statement...and DEFINITLY re-read pre interviews (probably should apply first, tho. Ha)

 

[HemaOncoDoc]

I've been told that Norman Gevitz (the author) is THE go to guy for DO history/info. Hoping to be able to maybe reference part of the book in my personal statement...and DEFINITLY re-read pre interviews (probably should apply first, tho. Ha)

Apply now! 🙂

 

[Yes_I_DO]

Just bought it. Thanks for the tip :~)

 

[brookliner7]

great book, haven't read all of it but it's good so far!

 

[KeyLime]

I especially liked the story about David Palmer getting run over by his crazy son, BJ, during a Founder's Day parade in Davenport, Iowa.

 

[Packamylase]

I'm trying to get through it in my free time...it's a very interesting read thus far.

I loved the book. I recommend it to my family members.

Practically speaking, I believe it has shown interviewers that I am familiar with the osteopathic profession and that I have taken the initiative of learning more about the profession.

 

[czanetti]

http://www.amazon.com/Osteopathic-Medicine-Reformation-Michael-Gallagher/dp/0443079919

Ever read this?

 

[TerpDO]

Reading this book I think can help you determine if you'll be compatible with a D.O. degree. For instance if you read it and think, oh this is BS, then you may not want to apply to D.O. schools. But if you read it and are more interested in the philosophies of Osteopathy afterwards, then this book is a great start. I recommend this book to anyone who is considering applying to D.O. schools but have little knowledge of the profession.