doctor of osteopathic medicine
noun
variants
or less commonly doctor of osteopathy
plural doctors of osteopathic medicine also doctors of osteopathy
: a physician who has earned a degree in osteopathic medicine or osteopathy
Doctors of osteopathic medicine … are fully licensed to practice in many areas of medicine, and many of them work in primary care.—
Morgan Eichensehr
Morgan EichensehrThere are two types of fully licensed physicians in the United States, osteopathic and allopathic, said Dr. James R. Smith, doctor of osteopathy, board-certified in family medicine and urgent-care medicine at Aurora Manitowoc Clinic.—Suzanne Weiss
Suzanne Weiss
also
: an academic graduate degree conferring the rank or title of doctor of osteopathic medicine
She received a bachelor's degree from Grace College in Winona Lake and a doctor of osteopathic medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia. —South Bend (Indiana) Tribune
—abbreviation DO, D.O.
South Bend (Indiana) Tribune Examples of doctor of osteopathic medicine in a Sentence
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The number of doctors of osteopathic medicine, or D.O.s, has grown 70 percent in the last decade and is expected to continue expanding.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
There were 1,334 students graduating with medical degrees and 361 with similar doctor of osteopathic medicine degrees in 2023, a UC San Francisco report found.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 15 July 2025
Last year, lawmakers clarified state law to explicitly say that coroners must be doctors of medicine or doctors of osteopathic medicine.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The above questions and answers were provided by Allison Croucher, DO, a pediatrician and doctor of osteopathic medicine with Duly Health and Care in Illinois.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The justices inquired about the differences between a doctor of osteopathic medicine and a doctor of medicine, and the differences in standards of health care between Ada and Canyon counties.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2025
Grossman received his doctor of osteopathic medicine from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and his bachelors of science in exercise science and environmental studies from Florida State University in Tallahassee.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
In November 2023, Trump posted a letter from his doctor of osteopathic medicine, Bruce Aronwald, which said Trump's most recent comprehensive examination was in September 2023.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 4 Sep. 2024
Previously, only medical doctors or a doctor of osteopathic medicine could complete the TPD certification.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
There were 1,334 students graduating with medical degrees and 361 with similar doctor of osteopathic medicine degrees in 2023, a UC San Francisco report found.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 15 July 2025
Last year, lawmakers clarified state law to explicitly say that coroners must be doctors of medicine or doctors of osteopathic medicine.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The above questions and answers were provided by Allison Croucher, DO, a pediatrician and doctor of osteopathic medicine with Duly Health and Care in Illinois.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The justices inquired about the differences between a doctor of osteopathic medicine and a doctor of medicine, and the differences in standards of health care between Ada and Canyon counties.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2025
Grossman received his doctor of osteopathic medicine from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and his bachelors of science in exercise science and environmental studies from Florida State University in Tallahassee.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
In November 2023, Trump posted a letter from his doctor of osteopathic medicine, Bruce Aronwald, which said Trump's most recent comprehensive examination was in September 2023.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 4 Sep. 2024
Previously, only medical doctors or a doctor of osteopathic medicine could complete the TPD certification.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
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“Doctor of osteopathic medicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doctor%20of%20osteopathic%20medicine. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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