We offer this as explanation. Both degrees require graduation from an undergraduate college and four years of training in a medical school. Medical school is followed by a year-long internship in a hospital with an approved intern training program. If a physician decides to specialize, there are an additional two to six years of residency.
Educational requirements are the same for both degrees.
Usually, both M.D.'s and D.O.'s are examined by the same state licensing boards. Osteopathic physicians are licensed to practice all phases of medicine in every state in America. If you have additional questions about medical degrees or physician specialties, please contact Nanticoke Memorial's Physician Referral Service at 629-6611, extension 2350.