What makes a D.O. different from an M.D.?
A D.O or doctor of osteopathic medicine is a qualified medical professional who holds a licence. A United States osteopathic medical school awards an osteopathic doctorate. A doctor of medicine, or M.D., is a grad of a conventional medical school.

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