White Coat Investor Podcast WCI #368: DOs vs. MDs - Which is the Best Degree?
May 23, 2024
Dr. Ian Storch, a Gastroenterologist, discusses the differences between MDs and DOs in education, job opportunities, and practical hands-on work. They explore the history of Osteopathy and its impact on osteopathic education. The podcast also covers tips on deciding between MD and DO routes, transitioning from DO match to Combined Match System, and preventing burnout through diverse interests.
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Scope Of Osteopathic Manual Techniques
- Osteopathic manual techniques range from soft tissue work to high-velocity thrusts and sometimes cranial-sacral methods.
- DOs additionally emphasize lymphatic and blood flow along with nervous system considerations when using manual therapy.
Choose Schools By Fit And Finances
- Consider finances, mission, location and curriculum when choosing MD vs DO schools and apply to both if possible.
- Prefer a school whose rotations, specialty placement and philosophy align with your likely career goals.
Combined Residency Match Changes
- The DO and MD match systems merged into a single combined match between 2015–2019, eliminating a separate DO-only match.
- DOs now compete in the same match environment and cannot sign outside the match as before.