QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Definition of Osteopathic Medicine - ANSWERa comprehensive system of healthcare
based upon a specific philosophy and distinctive art. Our philosophy and principles
embrace holistic evaluation and treatment of patients to obtain the best possible
outcomes in medical care. Our art is the use of sensitive palpatory diagnostic skills and
osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) to assist in facilitating the patient's own
healing abilities. Hands-on treatment is beneficial not only for a variety of
musculoskeletal problems, but also for visceral, lymphatic, autonomic, central and
peripheral nervous system disorders. OMT works to balance the body, mind, and spirit
of the individual and may influence bioenergetic realms. It is what distinguishes and
separates us from the allopathic profession and all other healthcare professionals.
Definition of Osteopathy - ANSWERa science which consists of such exact exhaustive
and variable knowledge of the structure and functions of the human mechanism,
anatomy, physiology, psychology, including the chemistry and physics of its known
elements...It is a scientific knowledge of anatomy and physiology in the hands of a
person of intelligence and skill, who can apply that knowledge to the use of man when
sick or wounded by strains, shocks falls, or mechanical derangement or injury of any
kind to the body.
What is Tenet #1? - ANSWERThe body is a unit; the person is a unit of body, mind and
spirit
(where many illnesses/symptoms star and/or are worsened)
What is Tenet #2? - ANSWERThe body is capable of self-regulation, self-healing, and
health maintenance
(Ex: a simple scar after a major injury)
What is Tenet #3? - ANSWERStructure and function are reciprocally interrelated
(Ex: cardiovascular and respiratory systems work together)
(Ex: support the body and it won't atrophy)
What is Tenet #4? - ANSWERRational treatment is based upon an understanding of the
basic principles of body unity, self-regulation, and the interrelationship, of structure and
function
(Ex: follow patient's needs)
OPP vs OMT /OMM - ANSWEROPP = Osteopathic Principles and Practice
OMT/OMM = Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment/Medicine
Definition of OMT/OMM - ANSWERTherapeutic use of the hands to restore normal
Structure (anatomy) and Function (physiology)
,What are the 3 osteopathic principles? - ANSWER1) Holistic emphasis (unity of body,
mind, spirit)
2) Care directed toward finding and restoring health (homeostasis; hemodynamics)
3) Comprehensive healthcare
Historical timeline: August 6th, 1828? - ANSWERbirth of A.T. Still
Historical timeline: 1849? - ANSWER1849 - A. T. Still marries 1st wife, Mary V.
Historical timeline: 1850? - ANSWERA. T. Still Moves from MO to KS
Historical timeline: 1853? - ANSWERA. T. Still begins training as physician
Historical timeline: 1859? - ANSWERMary V. dies (first wife)
Historical timeline: 1860? - ANSWERremarried to Mary E. T.
Historical timeline: 1864? - ANSWER3 children (1 adoptive) died of meningitis and
1 died of pneumonia (3 weeks later)
Historical timeline: What was established in 1847? - ANSWERAMA
Historical timeline: 1867? - ANSWERFather Abram dies
Historical timeline: 1870? - ANSWERA. T. Still searched for answers
Historical timeline: June 22nd, 1874?!?!?!?! - ANSWERFLUNG the BANNER of
OSTEOPATHY and 1st voiced tenets of osteopathy
Historical timeline: 1892 - ANSWERAmerican School of Osteopathy (ASO)
Historical timeline: 1893 - ANSWERASO first class in October
Historical timeline: 1894 - ANSWERASO courses changed to 2 years long
Historical timeline: 1897 - ANSWERASO expand and new DO schools start up
Historical timeline: 1910 - ANSWERFlexner report that closes med schools
A.T. Still's super long, and super important timeline: 1915 - ANSWERclosure of many
daughter DO schools (only 7 left open)
Historical timeline: December 12th, 1917 - ANSWERA.T. Still DIES @89 yrs
Historical timeline: 1918 - ANSWERPandemic was treated with osteopaths
, Historical timeline: 1929 - ANSWERPharmacology was added to curricula
Historical timeline: 1940-1969 - ANSWERThe second period of osteopathic research
Historical timeline: What merged in 1960? - ANSWERCalifornia Osteopathic
Association (COA) and California Medical Association (CME)
- Changed the College of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons to the University of
California College of Medicine
AOA standards changing (timeline)
1905
1915
1930
1954 - ANSWER1905 - curricula changed to 3 years
1915 - curricula changed to 4 years
1930 - 2 years of undergrad required
1954 - 3 years of undergrad required
How much could a DO pay to get an MD degree? - ANSWER$65
Historical timeline: 1969 (school) - ANSWERMSUCOM opened
Historical timeline: 1969 (council) - ANSWEREducation council of Osteopathic Principle
(ECOP)
Historical timeline: 1973 - ANSWERD.O. fully licensed in 50 states
Historical timeline: 1993!!!!! - ANSWERLECOMs FIRST class
Historical timeline: 2014-2020 - ANSWERAOA and ACGME residency merger
announced and completed
LECOM timeline
1992
1993
2009 - ANSWER1992 - charter in Dec
1993 - inaugural class matriculation
2009 - LECOM at Seton Hill opened
Scientific Approach 1-6 - ANSWER1) define problem or lack of knowledge
2) research related info
3) formulate hypothesis
4) Devise experiment(s)
5) Analyze data results for significance