Osteopath Medical Schools

You can specialize in osteopathy in medical school.

Osteopathic medicine, sometimes referred to as osteopathy, is a field of medicine that focuses on the interrelation between the human musculoskeletal system and disease -- practitioners essentially believe that disease emanates from problems within body structures such as the spine, muscles, bones, and nerves. Medical schools that specialize in osteopathic medicine are located throughout the United States.

A.T. Still University: College of Osteopathic Medicine

Accredited by the American Osteopathic Association, A.T. Still University's College of Osteopathic Medicine has an osteopath medical school in both Kirkville, Missouri and Mesa, Arizona. The Missouri campus offers both a master's of biomedical sciences and a doctorate in osteopathic medicine. Coursework for either program includes anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and preventative and holistic patient care. The Arizona campus includes similar coursework as well as studies in the principles of medicine, osteopathic principals and clinical procedure.

Michigan State University: College of Osteopathic Medicine

The College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University is based in East Lansing with additional locations in Macomb and Detroit. With several areas of academic concentration that include medical gross anatomy, biochemistry, genetics and osteo-manipulative medicine, the school also features classes in didactic knowledge, principles of internal medicine and radiology and pharmacology. The preclerkship and clerkship programs offer a wide-range of classes including neuromusculoskeletal systems, principles of family medicine and clinical applications.

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Situated in Lewisburg, West Virginia, the top-rated West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is an accredited institution with many areas of concentration that include immunology, biochemistry, pathology, geriatrics, and osteopathic special skills. Students have to the opportunity to study medical micro-anatomy, neuroscience and osteopathic principles. Students may also obtain practical training at the nearby Robert C. Byrd Clinic.

University of North Texas Health Center: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

The University of North Texas Health Center's College of Osteopathic Medicine is located in Fort Worth, Texas. This osteopath medical school has coursework that includes cellular science, clinical and rural medicine, medical informatics and pediatrics. Students take the "Literature and Medicine" class during their fourth year of study to "enhance sensitivity to patients and encourage self-reflection." Additional studies include psychiatry, anesthesiology and obstetrics and gynecology.

References

• A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona: School Catalog 2010 - 2011
• A.T. Still University Kirkville College of Osteopathic Medicine: Programs
• Michigan State University: College of Osteopathic Medicine: Programs
• West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine: Catalog
• University of North Texas Health Science Center: Sequence of Courses

Resources

• A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medcine: Contact
• Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine: Contact Information
• University of North Texas Health Science Center: Contact Us
• University of North Texas Health Science Center: TCOM Directory
• American Osteopathic Association: Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
• American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine: U.S. News and World Report Rankings