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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