D.O.s also receive hundreds of hours of additional training in manipulative medicinetechniques and diagnosis. Upon graduation from medical school, D.O.s continue with residency training in any of the medical specialties, from family practice to neurosurgery. Otherwise there are few differences. M.D.s and D.O.s have the same practice rights throughout the United States. You can find D.O.s and M.D.s working together in the best hospitals and clinics throughout the nation.
Admission is competitive.
Last year, there were about 50,000 applications designated by more than 8,500 applicants for approximately 2,500 seats. The mean GPA of the matriculants was about a 3.4 with a mean MCAT score of 25. The typical pre-medical courses are required. Experience in the medical field and familiarity with osteopathic medicine is expected. The D.O. school in Florida is NOVA Southeastern University.