When will the number of DOs reach MDs?

[Isotopes]

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Hi there, I was just curious when the number of practicing DOs will reach the number of MDs?

 

[LutGholein]

I think I read this somewhere(probably The D.O.'s by Norman Gevitz) that by 2020 we may see roughly 20~25% of practicing physicians and surgeons hold D.O credentials. It's actually really fascinating how fast these numbers have increased within the last recent decade(or two).

 

[MADD!!!]

hopefully never... if that were to happen, Doctors would be flooding the market.

 

[IslandStyle808]

If it ever does get to a point where there are too many schools, the LCME will most likely absorb all the osteopathic schools and phase out COCA. COCA as a accrediting agency is a joke in comparison to the LCME.

 

[yukiaoeb]

Copy that :COCA as a accrediting agency is a joke in comparison to the LCME.