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The students profiled at this link have completed all their pre-medical coursework, taken the MCAT, volunteered, shadowed a DO, and worked with their prehealth advisors to ensure a smooth transition to medical school. Now, they either are studying in osteopathic medical schools or have recently graduated and are beginning their careers as osteopathic physicians.
Information on the field and practice of osteopathic medicine can be found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook . This website provides an overview of the field, training, job outlook and earnings. For more specific information on the practice of osteopathic medicine or osteopathic education refer to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) websites.
The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) recently launched a Facebook page: AACOM Facebook Page. For information about local AACOM recruiting events click here.
For general course requirements refer to the course requirements for the health professional schools. Specific course requirements vary by school, to find the requirements for a specific institution check the institutions websites, which are listed on the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) website. Osteopathy applicants are required to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). For information on the exams see the MCAT website and refer to the MCAT advice and information offered by the PreHeath office.