re: What is osteopathic medicine?

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wanted to see if the general consensus is that these DOs were legit or snake oil salesmen who just couldn't get into med school.

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FWIW, people get into MD schools (even the best ones) that have no business ever treating patients either due to personality or academic issues. Med schools also do a pretty poor job of weeding out these students, and most people that begin medical school will graduate. Some doctors also seem very knowledgeable, but are not good at their jobs. This is especially true of surgeons. All the training in the world can't help some people. If you have ever have concerns about a doctor, get a second opinion or ask another physician if you know one.