Is there a bridging program for Osteopaths to become a D.O in the US?

[tiarambles]

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Is there a bridging program for Osteopaths (that are trained abroad or even in canada) to become a D.O in the US? Can somebody give me some insight if such a bridging program exists. please and thankyou.

 

[JaggerPlate]

Is there a bridging program for Osteopaths (that are trained abroad or even in canada) to become a D.O in the US? Can somebody give me some insight if such a bridging program exists. please and thankyou.

No. The reason why is the same reason why DOs in the US are 'Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine' and not 'Osteopaths or Doctors of Osteopathy' ... international DOs are trained in manipulation and OPP, not Western medicine like US MDs and DOs. If these DOs wanted to become US DOs, I can only assume they would need to go to an osteopathic medical school and become a DODO ... John Smith, DO, DO.