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Osteopathic medical schools

미국에서 의사가 되는 방법에는 두 가지 길이 있다. 하나는 우리가 일반적으로 알고 있는 의과 대학을 졸업하고 M.D. (Doctorate of Medicine) 학위를 받은 후 의사가 되는 경우이고, 다른 하나는 D.O. (Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine) 프로그램이 있는 학교에 진학하여 D.O.학위를 받고 의사가 되는 방법이다.

미국에서 의료활동하고 있는 의사 가운데 약 10 % 를 차지하는 DO의사는 MD와 동일하게 모든 분야에서 의료활동을 하고 있다. 일반적으로 많은 학생들이 의과 대학을 진학하여 MD학위를 받고 의사가 되기를 원하지만 여의치 않을 경우 차선책으로 DO (Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine) 프로그램이 있는 학교에 진학하여 DO학위를 받고, MD와 같은 의사 자격시험인 USMLE을 통과한 후 미국에서 의사로서 활동하는 길이 있다.

미국에AACOM (American Association of College of Osteopathic Medicine) 에 등록된DO 학교(Osteopathic Medical School) 는 분교를 포함하여 총 37개로 알려져 있다.

U.S. Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine

Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
James C. Jones, DO
Dean

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Lori A. Kemper, DO
Dean

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Rance McClain, DO, FACOFP, FAOASM
Dean

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Margaret A. Wilson, DO
Dean

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
Jeffrey Morgan, DO, MA, FACOI, CS
Dean

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University
Don Peska, DO
Dean

California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine
John Graneto, DO, MEd, FACOP, FACOEP-dist, FNAOME
Dean

Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine
John M. Kauffman Jr, DO
Dean

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Thomas Boyle, DO, FACEP, FACOEP
Dean

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kenneth Anderson, DO, MS, CPE
Interim Dean

Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Thomas Mohr, DO
Dean

Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Darrin D’Agostino, DO, MPH, MBA
Dean

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Silvia R. Ferretti, DO
Provost/Senior Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs

Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Joseph R. Johnson, DO, FACOOG (Dist)
Interim Dean

Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Brian A. Kessler, DO, FACOFP
Dean

Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Donald Sefcik, DO, MBA
Vice President of Health Professions and Dean

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Andrea Amalfitano, DO
Dean

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Nicole Wadsworth, DO
Dean

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine
John Dougherty, DO
Founding Dean

Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Elaine M. Wallace, DO, MSc
Dean

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Isaac Kirstein, DO
Dean

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kayse M. Shrum, DO
President/ Dean

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Thomas A. Scandalis, DO, FAOASM
Dean and Chief Academic Officer

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kenneth J. Veit, DO, MBA
Provost, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean

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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia Campus

Joseph M. Kaczmarczyk, DO, MPH, MBA
Interim Dean and Chief Academic Officer

Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Thomas Told, DO, FACOFP-dist
Dean and Chief Academic Officer

Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Thomas A. Cavalieri, DO
Dean

Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Charles E. Henley, DO, MPH
Founding Dean

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine – New York
Kenneth J. Steier, DO, FACOI, FCCP, MBA, MHA, MPH
Executive Dean

Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine – California
Michael B. Clearfield, DO, FACP, FACOI
Dean

Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
Wolfgang G. Gilliar, DO, FAAPMR
Dean

University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Robyn Phillips-Madson, DO, MPH, FACOFP
Founding Dean

University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Jane E. Carreiro, DO
Vice President for Health Affairs & Dean

University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth – Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Frank Filipetto, DO, FACOFP
Dean

University of Pikeville – Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dana C. Shaffer, DO, FACOFP dist., FAOGME
Dean

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Auburn Campus
Elizabeth Palmarozzi, DO, FACOFP
Dean

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Carolinas Campus
Matthew D. Cannon, DO
Dean

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Louisiana Campus
Ray Morrison, DO
Dean

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Virginia Campus
Janette M. Willcox, DO, FACOFP
Dean

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Main Campus: Lewisburg, WV

Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Main Campus: Pomona, CA
Additional Locations: Lebanon, OR

William Carey University, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Main Campus: Hattiesburg, MS

Osteopathic medical schools are looking for students who:

Are well-rounded
Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
Have a record of community service
Have a record of leadership
Have some clinical experience
Have participated in a variety of extracurricular activities
Come from diverse backgrounds
Are motivated to pursue a career in osteopathic medicine
Possess knowledge of osteopathic medicine
Have shadowed an osteopathic physician

2019 Average MCAT Scores

Psychological, Social, & Bio: 126.78

Bio. & Biochemical: 126.26

Chemical & Physical:125.9

Critical Analysis & Reasoning: 125.32

TOTAL MCAT: 504.25

2019 Average GPA Scores

Science: 3.51

Non-Science: 3.67