Medical Doctor (MD) V.S. Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (Do)
Medical Doctor (MD)
Doctors of allopathic medicine. Allopathic medicine according to Columbia University is a system in which medical doctors treat symptoms and diseases using drugs, radiation, or surgery. There are 154 M.D. programs in the United States.
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Doctors of osteopathic medicine. According to the American Association of Osteopathic Medicine, osteopathic medicine provides all the benefits of modern medicine and emphasizes helping each person achieve wellness by focusing on disease prevention and health promotion. There are 38 D.O. programs in the Unites States.