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KMID : 0861120220260030001
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Korean Journal of Oriental Preventive Medicine
2022 Volume.26 No. 3 p.1 ~ p.16
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Specialization and Present Status of Doctor of Osteopathy in the U.S.A
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Kim Tae-Young
Lim Byung-Mook
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Abstract
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Backgrounds : Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) in the United States have drawn attention as one of the future models of Korean Medicine doctors in Korea in that they have their own fields of care and therapies that distinguish them from medical doctor (M.D.), but are also able to carry out the treatment of general doctors. By analyzing D.O.’s specialization strategy, this study intends to preview points for establishing the future role of Korean Medicine doctors.
Methods : We searched books, research papers, reports, conference presentations, and media articles, and chronologically classified and organized the collected data. In addition, the latest update information on related institutions’ web pages and expert opinions released were also reviewed.
Results : The D.O. emerged as a form of doctor in alternative medicine, however it rapidly turned to an M.D. substitute during the pandemic of the 1910s and World War II in the 1940s. Through the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)’s organizational activity, curriculum specialization, research development, and financial support, D.O. now has secured the status of M.D. in 50 states and federal law in the US. It has its own and exclusive full practice rights, capable of prescribing drugs and practicing surgery, as well as manual therapy. Beginning in July 2020, M.D.-D.O. achieved the full integration-unification of the professional training and residency program.
Conclusions : In order to introduce the D.O. model to Korean Medicine system, it is necessary to strengthen biomedicine in the curriculum, and significantly expand the educational infrastructure and faculty manpower.
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KEYWORD
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D.O., Osteopathy, Doctor of Osteopathy, Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, Osteopathic Manual Medicine, Korean Medicine
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