Getting a Treatment from a DO?

[WorldWiz]

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I've read an osteopathic med school personal statement sample in which the applicant wrote that he/she plans on getting a treatment from a DO to get a patient's perspective, which I've also thought about. Do you think that would be something good to talk about in an interview?

 

[Cuongoff]

It would be a good and helpful only if it actually helped you with your views on osteopathic medicine. I wouldn't just book an appt with a DO and have them do OMT on you if there's nothing wrong with you.

 

[TriagePreMed]

Nah dude, don't do it. We all just pretend DO is equal because we have bad grades, but don't get quack care.

Not serious.

Obviously having the perspective of a patient is important, but only do it if you have a real ailment.

 

[survivordo]

The school(s) you are applying to probably has a clinic. I bet you could shadow one of them for the day. Might be a better way to gain exposure to the school as well as osteopathic medicine.

Survivor DO