MD vs DO? Which one is better?

Dr. Webb breaks down his thoughts on MDs vs DOs.

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[pwnslash]

As a Med student at an osteopathic school, I appreciate this honest and accurate response

[amitparekh]

As a DO Orthopaedic surgery chief going to into spine - I agree with almost all of your comments. Regarding low scores/gpa being the deciding factor between md and do admissions - its not necessarily true. They look for more non-trad applicants. Someone with a prior career or life experience. My story is very similar to yours except when i applied to both I got into DO. On the back end - does being a DO doom you to low scores or subpar training for the rest of your career? Absolutely definitively not. My success has mirrored yours and I’m sure our paths crossed on the trail last year. Great content though. Your page is very helpful to young doctors to be keep up the good work!

[yourlocalarab]

I have so much respect for you it makes me excited; almost giddy about thinking of becoming a doctor

[coloursoftherainbow]

One major difference are D.Os and M.Ds are on an equal footing in terms of official recognition within the US but abroad there are fewer countries that accept the D.O qualification to practice medicine where as an M.D is recognised virtually everywhere. With D.Os there are several countries where they can practice but many in which their degree isn’t recognised at all or where they can only practice as osteopaths. In reality there is little difference knowledge wise but this is a qualification recognition thing as the D.O is a qualification invented in the US and outside the US they don’t educate doctors as D.Os but have osteopaths separate from physicians all together. This is an important consideration if you can ever envisage the possibility of working outside the US.

[seanrivera]

Thank you DR.Webb. I really enjoy watching all of your videos. They shed some really good information on the correct path to become to be a doctor.

[abundance]

I am an NP I’m taking chemistry classes now but I’m MD period 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[barnabasspeaks]

Great advice and I totally agree, however both allopathic and osteopathic schools vary in criteria for admission. Some osteopathic schools are more competitive and allopathic schools and the reverse is equally true. The main driving point is if you want to be a doctor, you have two great options to consider.

[alexxxDOTreyesss]

I was literally researching this yesterday! haha

[kareemahlee]

This was the Best video on this topic, thank you!

[AngryBystander]

Just got accepted to medical school that’s osteopathic ALAHAMDULILAH

[chensenhan]

I have low MCAt and GpA. I only got accepted to DO schools

[Spencer_Thatcher]

2020 the MD DO boards merge so it shouldn't matter soon. If you're heading to Med school this year your boards will be the same for your second year exam. That was really the last difference

[TheRebelCoach]

Can you do a series on marketing for Clinics who offer holistic services?

[telepcanin]

Shouldn't the regular physician look at the whole picture, given that he's got enough time...

[garlic]

So DO doesn't have any restriction as to which specialty you can do? Like neurosurgery, ophthalmology, etc?

[philipbjornberg]

Hi! Do you have a family? In that case did you have to move for med school and if so how did you deal with it?

[Zakariah]

Dream Theater keyboardist Kevin Moore is a DO. I like DO.

[royjohnson]

If you've been out of school for a while, where would one get LOR's?

[kapurl]

Some people with real good score do not get in either MD or DO .. score is just one marker there are many other factors.. and I think only 10% of applicants get in medical schools .. rest have to do something else in career

[JavierPerez-fney]

MCAT advice? You've been very helpful thank you