Osteopathic book

[docmd2010]

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Hey guys, what's that book that explains all about osteopathic medicine called(and who's the author?) Thanks so much!

 

[dhp98]

Norman Gevitz
"Osteopathic Medicine in America"
Not quite sure if that's the correct name, but that is the correct author. I recently read it and it basically explains how DO's came fruition.

 

[dr.z]

I think the title starts with "The DOs...."

It is the correct author.

 

[Medicfletch]

"The DO's: Osteopathic Medicine in America" by Norman Gevitz
ISBN: 0-8018-7834-9

 

[markboonya]

i just finished reading it. dry at times but very informative. damn DO "cultists"! the whole scientific reseach on OMM is really interesting. i wonder if us applicants will soon be involved in such ground-breaking research. too bad it says its only being funded at texas. i hope it branches out to other institutions.

 

[GregsAnatomy]

i just finished reading it. dry at times but very informative. damn DO "cultists"! the whole scientific reseach on OMM is really interesting. i wonder if us applicants will soon be involved in such ground-breaking research. too bad it says its only being funded at texas. i hope it branches out to other institutions.

It is a really great book...I had the chance to meet Gevitz when I interviewed at OU-COM.

In regard to OMM research....I just found out that NSU-COM's OMM department in conjunction with NSU's Optometry School got a significant research grant to study...you guessed it....the effects of cranial osteopathy on visual function. Should be interesting to see a paper whose authors are DO's and OD's....

 

[newyorkcougar]

Be sure you get the second edition...there are MAJOR changes.

 

[Yes_I_DO]

Im bumping this thread b/c I think everyone should see it. I just finished the book and it's honestly a "must read." Gevitz really lays it all out there for you. He gives the good, bad, and the ugly of the osteopathic medical profession, its history, and its possible future. I think if everyone read this book (MDs and DOs alike) there would be FAR less flaming and bickering. God, wouldn't that be nice... Anyway, even if you wish to skip all the purely historical stuff (which you shouldn't if you're going DO; it's your roots!) at the very least read the last two chapters (2nd Ed.). Enjoy 🙂

 

[NjD00]

Im bumping this thread b/c I think everyone should see it. I just finished the book and it's honestly a "must read." Gevitz really lays it all out there for you. He gives the good, bad, and the ugly of the osteopathic medical profession, its history, and its possible future. I think if everyone read this book (MDs and DOs alike) there would be FAR less flaming and bickering. God, wouldn't that be nice... Anyway, even if you wish to skip all the purely historical stuff (which you shouldn't if you're going DO; it's your roots!) at the very least read the last two chapters (2nd Ed.). Enjoy 🙂

Maybe this should be posted on the pre-allo side so they have something to read to keep their minds off the constant urge to come here and bicker

(ok ok ok,...not ALL pre-allos😀 )

 

[musiclink213]

I just finished reading it. A friend got it for me when he found out that I was got into a DO school. I agree that it was a bit dry at times, but overall, it was pretty good.

 

[FutureLegend05]

i take offense to that. i read the book too and it was an okay read. it is pretty thorough about the history.

Maybe this should be posted on the pre-allo side so they have something to read to keep their minds off the constant urge to come here and bicker

(ok ok ok,...not ALL pre-allos😀 )

 

[MJB]

Im bumping this thread b/c I think everyone should see it. I just finished the book and it's honestly a "must read." Gevitz really lays it all out there for you. He gives the good, bad, and the ugly of the osteopathic medical profession, its history, and its possible future. I think if everyone read this book (MDs and DOs alike) there would be FAR less flaming and bickering. God, wouldn't that be nice... Anyway, even if you wish to skip all the purely historical stuff (which you shouldn't if you're going DO; it's your roots!) at the very least read the last two chapters (2nd Ed.). Enjoy 🙂

Agreed...very good read.

 

[MaximusD]

i take offense to that. i read the book too and it was an okay read. it is pretty thorough about the history.

🙄

For the record, that is me rolling my eyes.

 

[Kuba]

i take offense to that. i read the book too and it was an okay read. it is pretty thorough about the history.

all NJ was saying is that we have had a lot of pre-allo "trolls" lately coming to start fights and this would allow them to spend their time more constructively. No need to take offense.

 

[Kuba]

btw, I just noticed that all four of the people here that have mdapps links in their sig got a 32 on their mcats. go 32's! Siiiiiiiiiiiiiick Verbal NjD

 

[czanetti]

I would highly suggest reading "Osteopathic Medicine a reformation in progress" 1st before Norman's book I read both but I feel like I would have appreciated Norms book a lot more if I 1st read Galleger's. Just a suggestion

 

[Yes_I_DO]

I would highly suggest reading "Osteopathic Medicine a reformation in progress" 1st before Norman's book I read both but I feel like I would have appreciated Norms book a lot more if I 1st read Galleger's. Just a suggestion

Cool. new reading material for the holidays. thanks 🙂