Pathology Residency for DO

[DoctorSaab]

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I have been shadowing a DO for the past few months. He told me he doesnt prefer to use OMM because if he did, he would have to charge the patients extra for the service, and that there is no time for it unfortunately. He is an awesome physician, but I really dont see anything "DO" in him. There is no difference in him than the MD physicians I have shadowed as far as work is concerned. It seems to me that now MD and DO are pretty much the same thing even if they might have a different philosophy.

With that in mind, is it easy to get residencies like pathology for a DO? As far as knowledge and work is concerned, MD and DO seem no different. Why is it that I have never heard of a DO pathologist? I also dont know how a DO would incorporate his philosophy and techniques in pathology.

Thanks.

 

[AnotherDork]

I have been shadowing a DO for the past few months. He told me he doesnt prefer to use OMM because if he did, he would have to charge the patients extra for the service, and that there is no time for it unfortunately. He is an awesome physician, but I really dont see anything "DO" in him. There is no difference in him than the MD physicians I have shadowed as far as work is concerned. It seems to me that now MD and DO are pretty much the same thing even if they might have a different philosophy.

With that in mind, is it easy to get residencies like pathology for a DO? As far as knowledge and work is concerned, MD and DO seem no different. Why is it that I have never heard of a DO pathologist? I also dont know how a DO would incorporate his philosophy and techniques in pathology.

Thanks.

I personally know of at least one DO in pathology (at a Boston teaching hospital), and I am sure there are others. Historically, pathology has been a relatively easy specialty in which to match (except for the top programs, which are difficult in any specialty). However, I hear it is becoming more difficult as people are opting for specialties with more predictable and manageable hours, such as pathology. Hope this helps!

 

[DermpathDO]

I personally know of at least one DO in pathology (at a Boston teaching hospital), and I am sure there are others. Historically, pathology has been a relatively easy specialty in which to match (except for the top programs, which are difficult in any specialty). However, I hear it is becoming more difficult as people are opting for specialties with more predictable and manageable hours, such as pathology. Hope this helps!

Saab,
you are in Illinois and don't know of any DO pathologists>> I can't believe it. I am a DO Pathologist working at UMDNJ SOM in New jersey. If you go to Michigan you will see many Do pathologists. The military has a large number of DO pathologists. While there are no longer any AOA Pathology residency programs , there is no barrier to training in a Allopathic Pathology program. you can seek certification thru either the American Board of pathology or AOBP( osteopathic Board of pathology). First go to the AOA web site( osteopathic.org) and do a search on pathology. Second...are you in Chicago??? There is a large pathology Group in Berwyn whose director Randy McGivney is a DO, call him up( can find Number at Osteopathic.org) ask if you can shadow him.

 

[Jason_AZCOM]

I have been shadowing a DO for the past few months. He told me he doesnt prefer to use OMM because if he did, he would have to charge the patients extra for the service, and that there is no time for it unfortunately. He is an awesome physician, but I really dont see anything "DO" in him. There is no difference in him than the MD physicians I have shadowed as far as work is concerned. It seems to me that now MD and DO are pretty much the same thing even if they might have a different philosophy.

With that in mind, is it easy to get residencies like pathology for a DO? As far as knowledge and work is concerned, MD and DO seem no different. Why is it that I have never heard of a DO pathologist? I also dont know how a DO would incorporate his philosophy and techniques in pathology.

Thanks.

Many, although not a majority, practice OMM. That doctor wouldn't have to charge for it, just like he doesn't have to charge for spening an extra minute or two with a patient.... Beyond that, some insurance plans will reimburse for it.

 

[DoctorSaab]

Thanks guys, that was helpful.


DermPathDO, I left you a PM.

 

[hottie]

Thanks guys, that was helpful.
DermPathDO, I left you a PM.

DermPathDO, I also left you a PM. Hope to hear from you soon.