Osteopathic Physician

Duties and Responsibilities: Inside Osteopathic Medicine. Doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) often treat their patients by manipulating the musculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, joints and muscles. ... DOs have the same responsibilities and privileges of MDs, such as prescribing medicine, performing surgery and diagnosing illness.

Salary: The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine quotes income ranges for several specialties. Annual salaries for D.O.s at family medicine practices range from$166,000 to $221,000, salaries for pediatricians range from $161,000 to $229,000 a year, and salaries for internists range from $188,000 to $236,000 a year.

Education: Graduates of osteopathic medical programs continue their training by enrolling in an internship program. The internship is followed by a residency program in a specialty area such as family or pediatric medicine. The length of residency programs varies by specialty, but typically last from three to eight years.

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