**We do not have a medical school at Appalachian State. This page is for informational purposes to support health profession exploration.
Degree Type
Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Description
You are more than just the sum of your body parts. That’s why doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) practice a “whole person” approach to health care. Instead of just treating specific symptoms, osteopathic physicians concentrate on treating you as a whole. Osteopathic physicians understand how all the body’s systems are interconnected and how each one affects the others. They focus special attention on the musculoskeletal system, which reflects and influences the condition of all other body systems. (source)
Typical Majors
- Biology BS (Cell and Molecular) or BA
- Chemistry BS (Biochemistry)
- Exercise Science BS
- Psychology BS (Natural Science or Health Studies)
- Public Health BS
You can learn about specific degree requirements from the University Bulletin.
Clinical Exposure
Most DO programs require a letter of evaluation/recommendation from a practicing DO. Clinical exposure with a DO is a necessity to be a competitive applicant to their programs.
Test Type
Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)
National Links
- American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)
- American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
NC Programs
Regional
- Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VA, Carolinas, and Auburn Campuses)
- LMU-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (FL campus)
- Nova Southern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (GA Campus)
- West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine