Why are DO schools looked down upon?

[ponybreeder4]

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I don't seem to understand...shouldn't their emphasis on humanity in patient care be considered a positive factor?
For someone like me, who is not interested in research, i just want to be a doctor and interact and treat people. Is DO a good option? The match process isn't harder for DO's is it?

 

[ChiDO]

 

[Pinkertinkle]

lets have this moved to Pre Osteo please.

 

[BlueElmo]

oh boy, here we go again.

 

[KMFDM]

They are easier to get into than MD schools.

 

[link2swim06]

This thread is going to get locked up pretty fast.

No DOs are not looked down upon i know many people who would rather see a DO over an MD (and vice versa).

There is more residency spots for MDs because there is a ton more MD schools than DO schools.

The most accurate statement to say is most people don't know as much about DOs because they are much fewer in number.

 

[mfrizzo3]

It is a verified fact that 104% of DO schools are below sea level.

 

[strummin]

It is a verified fact that 104% of DO schools are below sea level.

 

[USArmyDoc]

It is a verified fact that 104% of DO schools are below sea level.

 

[Bacchus]

OP, please review the FAQ section in the pre-ostepathic forums to learn about the DO career choice. All information you will need is located there.