There are two types of physicians: the MD - Doctor of Medicine, and the DO - Doctor of Osteopathy. Both MDs and DOs use all accepted methods of treatment, including drugs and surgery. Physicians may be generalists or specialize in a particular area of medicine such as family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, surgery, neurology, radiology, and ophthalmology. What is the difference between MDs and DOs? Primarily, DOs practice manipulative procedures (such as myrfascial release treatment) that MDs usually do not. For more information about Osteopathic medicine, visit the AACOM Home Page, or the American Osteopathic Association. More information about both MDs and DOs is available from studentdoctor.net.
In addition to the course requirements that are common to most health professions, medical schools may also require or recommend some or all of the courses listed below.
The following courses are based on the requirements and recommendations of certain schools. Consult the Allopathic (M.D.) Medical Schools or Osteopathic (D.O.) Medical Schools you are interested in for each school's specific requirements.
Please note: Students admitted to a United States medical or dental school after completing ninety (90) semester hours at the University of South Florida may be awarded a B.S. degree in Biomedical Sciences if additional requirements are completed. This degree program takes careful planning. Please consult an advisor in the Chemistry Department for Complete Details.
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