Osteopathic residency training

Osteopathic residency training is specialized medical education for doctors known as osteopathic physicians or DOs. After medical school, they undergo several years of postgraduate training in hospitals and clinics to gain hands-on experience in diagnosing, treating, and managing patient health. This training emphasizes a holistic approach, considering the body's systems and how they work together, as well as hands-on techniques called osteopathic manipulative treatment. The process prepares DOs to become skilled, fully licensed physicians capable of practicing independently in their chosen specialty, providing comprehensive care that integrates medical knowledge with manual skills.