Osteopathic Medicine Requirements

• Osteopathic medicine provides all of the benefits of modern medicine including prescription drugs, surgery, and the use of technology to diagnose disease and evaluate injury. It also offers the added benefit of hands-on diagnosis and treatment through a system of therapy known as osteopathic manipulative medicine. Osteopathic medicine emphasizes helping each person achieve a high level of wellness by focusing on health promotion and disease prevention.
  
  
• Doctors of osteopathic medicine can choose any specialty, prescribe drugs, perform surgeries, and practice medicine anywhere in the United States.
  
  
• There is no particular major required for admission to Osteopathic medical school although a strong background in science is highly recommended. Students will apply using AACOMAS
  
  
• Completion of a baccalaureate degree and the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) is required for admission.

Resources

• American Osteopathic Association
• American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
• Apply to Osteopathic Medical Schools