Osteopathic Physician (D.O.)

Duties and responsibilities:

 Osteopathic physicians use accepted methods of diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases. Even though they practice in all branches of medicine and surgery like the allopathic physicians (M.D.s) they are different by emphasizing the importance of the musculoskeletal system, holistic medicine, proper nutrition and environmental factors in the maintaining good health. The osteopaths use hands-on approach to medicine and frequently manipulate or palpate as part of the diagnosis and treatment. They work primarily in osteopathic hospitals or private practices room, however many of the allopathic hospitals now accept osteopathic physicians as staff members. The majority of the osteopaths are general practitioners, family practitioners, or even emergency medicine specialists.

Average salary:

 $110,000

Educational: