MD students learning osteopathy

[albaniandoc]

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Hi
I had applied to both MD and DO programs. I got accepted at both, but I have made the decision to go MD mainly for the reason that the my native country does not allow DOs to practice medicine and I would like to return and practice there after school. I am still interested in learning about osteopathy and OMM. Are there any internships or classes that MD students can attend?
Thanks

 

[Shodddy18]

Its possible. I have heard of some classes, but most of these are introductions. I mean you can learn a few common techniques, but it takes years of constant practice to become proficient at using OMM.

 

[Packamylase]

Hi
I had applied to both MD and DO programs. I got accepted at both, but I have made the decision to go MD mainly for the reason that the my native country does not allow DOs to practice medicine and I would like to return and practice there after school. I am still interested in learning about osteopathy and OMM. Are there any internships or classes that MD students can attend?
Thanks

onmyway, Congratulations to you. Good Luck in Miami!

 

[Moity21]

The cranial academy accepts MD students after their 2nd year.

 

[Dr JPH]

The cranial academy accepts MD students after their 2nd year.

Cranial academy accepts anyone who will pay them.

To the OP...there are a very large number of continuing education courses. I would check out the AOA website for more information or contact the Florida Osteopathic Association.

 

[Terpskins99]

Hi
I am still interested in learning about osteopathy and OMM. Are there any internships or classes that MD students can attend?

SACRILEGE!!!!!

Just kidding.

I don't know of any internship/classes that would give you a legitimate license to perform OMM (outside of fully attending a DO-school/chiropractic).

I say just buy a Simmons and DiGiovanna's... and pay a 2nd year DO student some money to teach it to ya. Someone like me, perhaps. 😛 We have dvd's at our school that students can buy that show most of the techniques as well.

 

[Dr JPH]

SACRILEGE!!!!!


I don't know of any internship/classes that would give you a legitimate license to perform OMM (outside of fully attending a DO-school/chiropractic).

You dont need a special license to perform OMM. Any licensed physician can perform OMM.

What you need is the training...something you cant get by reading DiGiovanna.

As I said above there are many post-graduate courses available to MDs.

I know because I have helped teach some.

 

[GregsAnatomy]

Onmyway....

We have students from both the Miami PT program and med school sit in on our OMM classes at Nova from time to time. I'm sure if you contacted the department they'd be happy to take you in for some manipulation experience. 🙂

 

[BobBarker]

We have an MD who is part of our OMM falculty at OSU. She took OMMI-IV with the regular medical students, years after completing her MD.

 

[Taus]

several allopathic PM&R residencies have OMM components in their residencies if that specialty appeals to you

 

[tkim]

What would really be perfect is a one-year fellowship, open perhaps to PM&R, ortho, FP, etc., that's AOA/ACGME dually-accredited. Perfect for DO's who want to concentrate on honing their skills, and for MD's who want to get some basics down. Coding/billing, techniques, etc. Would be a great way for a wider audience of physicians to get into OMM.

JPHazelton, as a OMM fellow, could probably comment more authoritatively on whether the length is appropriate or not. But a year of intensive OMM didactics and hands-on sounds about right.

 

[Mixmaster]

We have an MD who is part of our OMM falculty at OSU. She took OMMI-IV with the regular medical students, years after completing her MD.

Hmmm... very interesting since many people say the D.O. is more than just the OMM.

 

[Dr JPH]

Hmmm... very interesting since many people say the D.O. is more than just the OMM.

Above poster said the doc sat in on classes with the DO students. I would think she learned a little bit about what osteopathy is. Interesting.

 

[cabinbuilder]

My mom is an MD, I am a DO. She took the provider's course in OMM in East Lansing, MI. It's a five day course. She also takes DO students from the school I went to on rotations. The students teach her new things and she goes over techniques that she needs practice on. She is able to bill for the OMT treatments and has for the past 3 years. Granted her treatments are the basics but those still work too, the patients love it, and she is filling a need where DO's are almost non-existant. That should answer your question. I think a lot of it depends on where you practice in the country.

 

[cabinbuilder]

My mom is an MD, I am a DO. She took the provider's course in OMM in East Lansing, MI. It's a five day course. She also takes DO students from the school I went to on rotations. The students teach her new things and she goes over techniques that she needs practice on. She is able to bill for the OMT treatments and has for the past 3 years. Granted her treatments are the basics but those still work too, the patients love it, and she is filling a need where DO's are almost non-existant. That should answer your question. I think a lot of it depends on where you practice in the country.

 

[albaniandoc]

My mom is an MD, I am a DO. She took the provider's course in OMM in East Lansing, MI. It's a five day course. She also takes DO students from the school I went to on rotations. The students teach her new things and she goes over techniques that she needs practice on. She is able to bill for the OMT treatments and has for the past 3 years. Granted her treatments are the basics but those still work too, the patients love it, and she is filling a need where DO's are almost non-existant. That should answer your question. I think a lot of it depends on where you practice in the country.

That sounds awesome. I honestly love the DO approach and get adjustments often from my family doctor who is a DO. This sounds something I would be very interested in.
Thanks