Celebrating the profession Timeline: A breakdown of the history of osteopathic medicine As we celebrate 150 years of osteopathic medicine, explore the profession’s illustrious past and see how it is informing our present and future. June 28, 2024FridayJuly 2024 issue The DO Staff Contact The DO Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics 150 years of DOsosteopathic history In 2023, the number of DOs in the U.S. reached nearly 149,000—a 30% increase over the past five years. A.T. Still, DO, MD, first established the philosophy of osteopathic medicine 150 years ago in 1874. Since then, DOs throughout the nation have impacted countless lives, created 40 accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine to train future DOs and advocated for patients, among many other accomplishments. As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of osteopathic medicine in 2024, The DO is exploring the history of osteopathic medicine and how the profession’s illustrious past is informing its present and future. The timeline below follows osteopathic medicine’s evolution from Dr. Still’s birth in 1828 to the philosophy’s 150th anniversary in 2024: Related reading: Pioneers and progress: Celebrating 150 years of osteopathic medicine Two historical artifacts reveal details about the start of osteopathic medicine More in Profession What DOs should know about the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule The guide outlines several changes that could impact physician practices in 2025, including the Medicare conversion factor reduction. Number of DOs is over 150,000 for the first time ever, latest OMP Report reveals There are now over 197,000 DOs and osteopathic medical students, according to the report, which also shares the top 10 states where DOs practice today. Previous articleAdvocacy win: Ontario recognizes AOA board certification and residency training Next articleLeaders in the osteopathic profession honored at the AOA’s 2024 House of Delegates meeting
What DOs should know about the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule The guide outlines several changes that could impact physician practices in 2025, including the Medicare conversion factor reduction.
Number of DOs is over 150,000 for the first time ever, latest OMP Report reveals There are now over 197,000 DOs and osteopathic medical students, according to the report, which also shares the top 10 states where DOs practice today.
The osteopathic profession was born in 1892, with the opening of the American School of Osteopathy. Prior to that, he was a solo medical practitioner who was developing a philosophy of medicine. Jul. 11, 2024, at 8:23 am Reply