good books on D.O. and OMT

[msjl33]

hello,

I'm a pre-DO and was wondering if anybody has a good book on D.O. or OMT to suggest? If you've actually had to read it for school that would be awesome, too! I realize there are so many books on MD, but not so much on DO and I'm ready to be enlightened. Thanks in advance.

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[Styria]

The DOs by Norman Gevitz would give a good overview of the history of the profession.

If you're willing to spend $100+, Foundations for Osteopathic Medicine is filled with treasure and would serve well in school too. History, body control systems (and integrating them), osteopathy in all the different fields of medicine, outlines of the different types of techniques, etc.

 

[CardioPlus]

hello,

I'm a pre-DO and was wondering if anybody has a good book on D.O. or OMT to suggest? If you've actually had to read it for school that would be awesome, too! I realize there are so many books on MD, but not so much on DO and I'm ready to be enlightened. Thanks in advance.

An Osteopathic Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment, 3rd edition, DiGiovanna, Schiowitz, and Dowling... We have readings from this book before every OMM lab.

Also, The DOs by Gevitz... good book for the history aspect of Osteopathic Medicine. Hope this helps!

 

[cabinbuilder]

A Healer's Touch - Jan hendryx, DO

 

[JaggerPlate]

"Outline of Osteopathic Manipulative Procedure: The Kimbery Manual," by Paul E. Kimberly, DO ... memorize it. You'll be set 😎

 

[avatarftw]

I highly recommend The DOs by Gevitz; its great to read it even if you were to apply only to MD schools.

An Osteopathic Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment, 3rd edition, DiGiovanna, Schiowitz, and Dowling... We have readings from this book before every OMM lab.

Also, The DOs by Gevitz... good book for the history aspect of Osteopathic Medicine. Hope this helps!

 

[MDROCKSTAR]

Atlas of Osteopathic Techniques by Nicholas... hands down. Although it is kind of expensive from what I remember.

 

[EmersonAnne]

If you're willing to spend $100+, Foundations for Osteopathic Medicine is filled with treasure and would serve well in school too. History, body control systems (and integrating them), osteopathy in all the different fields of medicine, outlines of the different types of techniques, etc.

The FOM book is pointless for anyone not already in school. It's a HUGE textbook, not exactly what I would call an overview or entertaining reading.

OP, I agree with DiGiovanna and if you want an overview of OMT, get OMT Review by Savarese. It's concise and easy to understand for someone not in DO school already.

 

[IdontTakeCall]

"the green book"- Savarese. The only OMT book you will ever need for step I, II, III and the OMT shelf. Memorize it cover to cover. Only thing ive ever read. DiGiovanna has way too much information and is a boring read. Savarese is clear, concise and has 200 practice questions. >700 on OMT shelf and honors for me and tore up OMM parts of step I and II solely from this book. Strongly advise getting it.

 

[bones]

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[NickHome]

The DOs by Nevitz... then when you're ready to prepare for the boards, get OMT Review by Savarese.