is reputation that important?

[huckaaa]

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so, i have a great DO letter from an osteopath that practices family medicine and actively uses OMM. anyway, he was a visiting professor at an osteopathic school and has ties with many schools (he is a graduate of Kansas City and knows many of the deans of the new schools). so, does this make his letter extra good or do they even notice who writes the letters? I know they have so much to review I wasn't sure if they would even pay attention to the signature. f

 

[DocInProgress]

i guess it can help a bit. but don't expect the letter to overturn an F in your transcript, if you have one.

 

[JaggerPlate]

so, i have a great DO letter from an osteopath that practices family medicine and actively uses OMM. anyway, he was a visiting professor at an osteopathic school and has ties with many schools (he is a graduate of Kansas City and knows many of the deans of the new schools). so, does this make his letter extra good or do they even notice who writes the letters? I know they have so much to review I wasn't sure if they would even pay attention to the signature. f

Hello huckaa,
A few things ... first, and foremost: it's kinda street cred suicide to call DOs 'osteopaths' around this neighborhood. It's a really out dated term, and actually has nothing to do with the 'Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine' that DO schools produce today. Second off, I have often wondered the same thing about the letter of rec situation. I don't think it could hurt ... especially if the DO gives big donations to the school etc ... I've always wondered the same though so maybe someone could answer that better.

 

[sexyman]

I suppose it could be helpful if the people who read your letter know of the Osteopathic Physician who wrote your letter. But is he really that famous?

I also don't know how much it will really matters only because they won't be reading your LOR until you get the interview based on your stats. I had a letter from one of the top guys at Memorial Sloan and Ketterin, I am doubtful that they were impressed at any of the schools I applied to.

 

[huckaaa]

Hello huckaa,
A few things ... first, and foremost: it's kinda street cred suicide to call DOs 'osteopaths' around this neighborhood. It's a really out dated term, and actually has nothing to do with the 'Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine' that DO schools produce today. Second off, I have often wondered the same thing about the letter of rec situation. I don't think it could hurt ... especially if the DO gives big donations to the school etc ... I've always wondered the same though so maybe someone could answer that better.

I know all about osteopathic medicine and am only applying DO. I don't think at all the term osteopath is derogatory as you are making it to be. I shadow three osteopaths, yes, i said it, osteopaths!!!!!!!!!!, who call themselves just that. after all, that is what they are!!! I know DO ( doctor of osteopathy because it confuses people) is an out dated term, but nobody with any confidence in being an osteopath would mind being called an OSTEOPATH!!!.

 

[huckaaa]

i guess it can help a bit. but don't expect the letter to overturn an F in your transcript, if you have one.

No F's, thank goodness! I guess I'm just wondering whether or not they even pay attention to details. Not just in the LOR, but in general. The whole process seems so tedious and I was just curious.

 

[DrMom]

I know all about osteopathic medicine and am only applying DO. I don't think at all the term osteopath is derogatory as you are making it to be. I shadow three osteopaths, yes, i said it, osteopaths!!!!!!!!!!, who call themselves just that. after all, that is what they are!!! I know DO ( doctor of osteopathy because it confuses people) is an out dated term, but nobody with any confidence in being an osteopath would mind being called an OSTEOPATH!!!.

It is outdated and not the current standard terminology. It'll look better on applications, in interviews, etc if you use what is currently the standard.

 

[huckaaa]

It is outdated and not the current standard terminology. It'll look better on applications, in interviews, etc if you use what is currently the standard.

of course, total professionalism is expected on applications, interviews, ect. However, this is none of the above. I really didn't mean anything by it. I love the term osteopath, osteopathic physician, yada, yada, yada, and I can't wait to be one!

 

[JaggerPlate]

I know all about osteopathic medicine and am only applying DO. I don't think at all the term osteopath is derogatory as you are making it to be. I shadow three osteopaths, yes, i said it, osteopaths!!!!!!!!!!, who call themselves just that. after all, that is what they are!!! I know DO ( doctor of osteopathy because it confuses people) is an out dated term, but nobody with any confidence in being an osteopath would mind being called an OSTEOPATH!!!.

Osteopath was the early days of AT-Still when DOs didn't receive full Medical school training on top of OMM. Today, they do ... which makes the term void. It's Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Also, I didn't mean to talk down to you or anything ... and, just because a DO uses OMM doesn't make them an Osteopath, they are still a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine who uses OMM.

 

[HrvatskiDoktor]

I guess I'm just wondering whether or not they even pay attention to details. Not just in the LOR, but in general. The whole process seems so tedious and I was just curious.

If you want it to count for something, mention the name in the interview or have him call the admissions office...if he has any pull there it may get you an interview faster.

And please, I am against this too, but I've come to peace with the fact that in this world it's not what you have done/can do, it's who you know. So if you have the connection it doesn't hurt to name drop.

 

[huckaaa]

Osteopath was the early days of AT-Still when DOs didn't receive full Medical school training on top of OMM. Today, they do ... which makes the term void. It's Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Also, I didn't mean to talk down to you or anything ... and, just because a DO uses OMM doesn't make them an Osteopath, they are still a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine who uses OMM.

Sorry for not always wanting to type out Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. I figured like minds wouldn't mind being called an osteopath. I know I can't wait until that day. And, yes, I know using OMM doesn't make you an osteopath, but I know many "Doctors of Osteopathy" that don't use it and I also know that at interviews many people are asked about their exposure to OMM.

 

[JaggerPlate]

Sorry for not always wanting to type out Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. I figured like minds wouldn't mind being called an osteopath. I know I can't wait until that day. And, yes, I know using OMM doesn't make you an osteopath, but I know many "Doctors of Osteopathy" that don't use it and I also know that at interviews many people are asked about their exposure to OMM.

Well either way ... it sounds like you are very eager to become a DO (and use OMM which is even cooler), and that is what is really important. You're going into osteopathic medicine with the right attitude ... and that is awesome 👍

 

[sexyman]

Use DO if your lazy. and again they arent doctors of osteopathy...

I don't understand why you are being so combative with the terminology.

Either way it is great to have another pre-med with passion for osteopathic medicine. Welcome and goodluck with the admissions process!

 

[sexyman]

damn you jagger, everyone keeps beating me to my posts today ha

 

[huckaaa]

Use DO if your lazy. and again they arent doctors of osteopathy...

I don't understand why you are being so combative with the terminology.

Either way it is great to have another pre-med with passion for osteopathic medicine. Welcome and goodluck with the admissions process!

oh, i guess i'll never get it right! and the same could be said right back for being combative with the terminology. I guess i read jagger's posts and he always attacks which is strange. my post wasn't about correct terminology. just answering my question would have been nice.

 

[JaggerPlate]

oh, i guess i'll never get it right! and the same could be said right back for being combative with the terminology. I guess i read jagger's posts and he always attacks which is strange. my post wasn't about correct terminology. just answering my question would have been nice.

Ehh ... I wouldn't say I'm attacking (not trying to at least) ... like I said, you seem to be very amped about DO, and that is what is most important. 👍