Comparison of MD and DO in the United States
In the United States, physicians (medical doctors) who practice medicine hold either the Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) or the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (DO). Other than DO medical students learning osteopathic manipulative medicine, the medical training for MDs and DOs is indistinguishable. MD and DO physicians complete conventional residencies in hospitals and training programs, are licensed in all 50 states, and have rights and responsibilities that are identical.
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Comparison of MD and DO in the United States
In the United States, physicians (medical doctors) who practice medicine hold either the Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) or the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (DO). Other than DO medical students learning osteopathic manipulative medicine, the medical training for MDs and DOs is indistinguishable. MD and DO physicians complete conventional residencies in hospitals and training programs, are licensed in all 50 states, and have rights and responsibilities that are identical.
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