What is Osteopathic Medicine?

A distinct branch of medicine in the U.S., osteopathic medicine emphasizes the interrelated unity of all systems in the body, each working with the other to heal in times of illness.

What is manipulative Osteopathic Medicine?

Many of osteopathic medicine’s manipulative techniques are aimed at reducing or eliminating the impediments to proper structure and function so the self-healing mechanism can assume its role in restoring a person to health.

What are the cornerstones of Osteopathy?

One of the cornerstones of osteopathic medicine is all the body’s parts working together.

What is the osteopathic curriculum?

Osteopathic Curriculum. The osteopathic curriculum involves four years of academic study, with an emphasis on preventive medicine and holistic patient care. DOs serve a one-year internship, gaining hands-on experience in family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics-gynecology,…

How do I find the right osteopathic medical school for me?

Find the osteopathic medical school that is right for you. Filter the colleges by state, whether they are private or public, for profit or not for profit, school setting, dual degree opportunities, application deadlines and more.

Why choose Erie Osteopathic Medicine?

Providing you with the most comprehensive care medicine has to offer. General Practice (Family Medicine) Erie Osteopathic Medicine, LLC is currently accepting new patients of all ages for primary care management of all acute and chronic conditions.

What is Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)?

A whole-person approach to hands-on care. They complete additional training in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, a hands-on tool used to help diagnose, treat and prevent injury and illness. Osteopathic medicine is one of the fastest-growing health care professions in the country, with one out of every four medical students enrolled in an…

What is holistic care in Osteopathic Medicine?

Holistic. Preventative Care. Neuromusculoskeletal medicine is a subspeciality of Osteopathic Medicine that focuses on the interaction of the nerves, muscles, and bones and how they can contribute to problems within the body and its’ inherent regulatory mechanisms (homeostasis).