Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, just like MDs, are fully licensed physicians. However, DOs practice in additional areas of medicine. Osteopathic physicians care for the whole patient. These physicians are trained to listen to and partner with their patients.
Allopathic physicians use a strictly scientific approach to diagnosing and treating symptoms that arise due to medical conditions. A student pursuing a DO degree will participate in approximately 200 hours of additional hands-on training on the musculoskeletal system.