73 Questions with an Osteopathic (D.O.) Medical Student | ND MD

Welcome to 73 Questions with ND MD. This video series highlights different medical specialties to give you a better idea of what it is like in the life of a full time attending or resident physician...and now healthcare professional students of various healthcare careers or programs! On this episode, Rena, an OMS-2 osteopathic medical student, talks about her path to medical school and what YOU need to know about the lifestyle of a future D.O. physician. Listen to the awesome energy, youthful wisdom, and bright personality that makes Rena an incredible medical student and inspiration to pre-meds looking to explore a career in osteopathic medicine. Thank you Rena for your time and valuable insight into the life of an osteopathic medical student!
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[@NDMD]

Shout out to Rena (Insta @helloooitsrena) for being awesome and sharing her experiences! She has a ton of pre-med resources and motivation on her account so go give her a follow and tell her I sent you :)

[@arilondon6272]

I LOVE this ❤️ I’m pursuing DO school and it’s so nice to see it being advocated for outside of “low scores” 🙄🥰

[@Luke-bq7sd]

what do you mean by 'low scores' if you dont mind me asking? Im currently studying a doctorate of chiropractic medicine, but the idea of becoming a DO is one that heavily intrigues me yet I know nothing about it. I just assume it would be easy for me to switch into, because here in Australia, no matter what your med/clinical health course, there is a pretty high level of anatomical and biological understanding that is required, and DO and DC are both closely related.

[@rickypen]

@@Luke-bq7sd people often differentiate MD schools from DO schools because the belief is that DO schools are easier to get into. Its not necessarily true anymore , there are some DO programs that are incredibly challenging to get into and some MD programs that are far easier. I think DO programs just historically seem more willing to overlook imperfect grades, or lower MCAT scores because they take the whole applicant and their story into account. Generally speaking by just the stats DO schools on average have slightly lower MCAT scores and GPA for matriculation students. But thats not to say that either one is easy. I still found the competition very stiff getting into school and I had an incredibly solid GPA, 12yrs of nursing experience, published papers etc. My MCAT score wasn't amazing but it was my weak spot. Bottom line is the material is essentially identical in the two med schools, DO schools just add osteopathic manipulative medicine in school and licensing exams. And most of the time DO students take both licensing exams, DO and MD, and attend the same residencies.

[@xplicitgoofy1015]

@@rickypendamn you went on a complete spree, from what I’m aware of though DO and MD schools do look at grades as a big factor but definitely having extra curriculars and experiences in the clinic can definitely help by a big margin. But I personally think publishing a paper isn’t necessary to get into a DO school but that’s something good you had under your name

[@rickypen]

@@xplicitgoofy1015 the biggest difference (other than stigma which is mostly gone in actual medical practice) is DO physicians tend to lean into being physicians and tend to be less interested in clinical research. Some percentage if every MD class isn't actually interested in patient care, they want the MD to do medical research, or something related. I chose DO, didn't even apply to MD because I've worked with a shitload of both, and the big thing I noticed is the DOs were just far more likely to actually put their hands on a patient. Good palpatory skills, good at procedures, I figured would lend themselves very well to going back into EM. And given that EDs are full of DOs, I think its a safe assumption lol

[@xplicitgoofy1015]

@@rickypen yeah lol that’s so true I’m just glad the White House physician is a DO so DOs can just be more recognized and the stigma can decrease

[@PCOMeducation]

We're just seeing this video, but we love Rena! Thanks for featuring her-she represents our College and her future profession well!

[@NDMD]

Thank you for watching! She represents PCOM well👏

[@TexadaIslandRocks]

I’m graduating soon from massage therapy school in Canada, yeah not the same difficulty as an MD or DO but by doing soft tissue manipulations it seems to be effective for patients in a supportive care way. I know I won’t be like curing cancer or doing surgery, but if I can help alleviate some post-surgical pain or help with recovery from a strain/sprain with my massage/PROM/contract-relax/etc. techniques and it speeds recovery time then I feel I’m still helping people 🙂

[@bryanbz5674]

She seems extremely kind.

[@user-yi8vn4ty2h]

Thank you for featuring this. I'm an OMS-2 and I just discovered your videos. Love them! DOs want to provide great patient care just like our MD counterparts. I really hope that the MD students/physicians I encounter will not look down on me because they don't understand what it means to be an Osteopathic physician. Many of us take both usmle and comlex boards , complete the same coursework, and study OMT. It's not better or worse, just different. If we could work together and respect one another, we could provide better holistic patient care. That's all that matters at the end of the day. One of the comments said DOs have a lower IQ- I think it's time to move on from that notion and focus on more important things. Thank you for vlogging, very well done!

[@rickypen]

As a fellow DO student, I agree with renal lol. Its hilarious that her favorite times in school are the times when she's not at school lol. Maybe its my age, but im so glad to be in school And I would choose DO again in a heartbeat, didn't even apply to MD schools.

[@davidr4523]

What a great student and future doctor. Every answer she gave was solid and so natural.

[@evanandersen64]

I personally like seeing a DO for my primary care. In my opinion I think they listen to you more.

[@emilionarvaez1415]

I am a D.O. and I am proud to be but it does limit your prospects. Especially after the merger of AOA and ACGME. You can become anything you want to as a D.O. but your prospects will be limited compared to an M.D. candidate now. Ultimately if you are comfortable with not matching to a competitive fellowship or a difficult specialty and would be alright with a less competitive specialty then it may be a good fit. Ultimately US M.D. is the standard you hope to achieve if you can so all options are on the table and realistic for you.

[@nic.ooleee6172]

I really love watching your videos!! Please do cardiologist next!! :)))

[@NDMD]

thank you so much :), still working on trying to get a cardiologist, they're super busy people

[@ChrisRRT]

@@NDMD a cardiothoracic surgeon would be amazing. I am a aspiring cardiothoracic surgeon.

[@Colt-ii4qn]

This is generally speaking, I’ve had much better rapport with D.O.s, I’d say much more approachable then MD’s test stats aren’t everything

[@abdulansari95]

Residency training in the U.S. for OB/GYN is 4 years not 3.

[@Amelia-fm6ij]

Such a cool video, please do a pathologist sometime soon!

[@willyhuang9587]

Emergency medicine doctor please!n also Thanks for the videos really love it 😍

[@NDMD]

thank you for watching! and i got an emergency medicine resident lined up soon, stay patient :)

[@willyhuang9587]

@@NDMD really appreciate it 🥰

[@oamegbe]

You guys should do a Caribbean Student too

[@NDMD]

the anesthesiology resident I interviewed was actually a caribbean med student grad, working with her to put a vid together about her experiences soon!

[@pinkorganichorse]

She is so cute. Such a cute personality.

[@mustafafrq]

Thanks for the video ND MD

[@NDMD]

hahaha thank you for watching man!

[@tafarihowe3277]

I love everything about medicine I can’t wait 😛

[@lukasloh2509]

An non American I am curios..So in the US, there’s an MD and DO schools? And there’s DC? (chiropractic). So DO is an MD with DC background?

[@NO1xANIMExFAN]

DO is an MD with additional training in musculoskeletal manipulation called osteopathic manipulation. The manipulation can be similar to chiropractics sometimes but not always. DC schools on the other hand are chiropractic schools. It's a separate degree, and graduates of DC schools are not physicians like MDs or DOs

[@chordia919]

After you finish DO, can you then pursue an M.D. to become a doctor?

[@globright9127]

Very articulate

[@tuktuk3142]

Nice questions.

[@NDMD]

thank you so much :)

[@RDocc12]

OBGYN residency is four years

[@asiagreen5658]

So, you amost done your first year of medical school education. What will you do your short summer break?

[@NDMD]

you'll see soon :) got some exciting things coming up but I gotta focus on finishing strong first

[@darinsmith2458]

cool video.. i am a patient and i am trying to find something that is outside the box and this might be it...

[@bonez3452]

aint no obgyn program 3 years, sorry to disappoint

[@mke_gal]

is it 5?

[@david-eo2su]

@@mke_gal 4. General surgery is 5.

[@mememachine25dank37]

I think she meant after internship.

[@lovewins1072]

She's so cute when she cringes😍

[@pershymiem4609]

Fact: "DO students are amazing & intelligent people, as my daughter was ACCEPTED in a KNOWN Medical School (MD) in Texas, and still CHOSE the DO school (also in Texas), as it is COVER more than just allophatic medicine, as OSTEOPHATIC medicine ADDED more studies about the body, that includes even spirit" So, PLEASE STOP with NON SENSE and WRONG informations! Have a great day to y'all!

[@CitizenofDystopia]

I'm a DO but that's sincerely a dumb thing to do and say. There's no scenario where it's better to go into DO school. Even if you want to do OMM as a career you can now do OMM residency

[@dychejs]

I don’t get what you’re trying to say. Some students DO choose DO (see what I did there? Haha) over MD even tho accepted by MD. That is a fact.

[@dragonfly8485]

This person is writing the same thing on different videos talking about DOs. Even if your story is true, it is only an anecdotal example at best. Truth of the matter is, MD students are generally higher in IQ/intelligence than DOs.

[@dychejs]

@@dragonfly8485 where is the data looking at IQ scores? How are you measuring intelligence? Sounds anecdotal.

[@dragonfly8485]

@@dychejs please do some individual research on what MCAT is about. If you can't see the difference between MD physicians and DO physicians that's messed up. Advancing medicines mission isn't restricted to excellent patient care. In fact, with proper training, anyone can have a great bedside manner and come up with reasonable differentials and treatment. The reason why MCAT score aka intelligence matters is because physicians should also contribute to generating new knowledge in medicine. Definitely MDs are more capable and qualified to do just that. You tell me MDs and DOs are not identical in one sentence but continue on to say they are indeed the same. No they are not. Majority of the time, people who couldn't go to MD school go to DO and that is a fact. Stop covering your eyes and ears and distort your own thoughts because you can't handle your own inferiority complex.

[@ChrisRRT]

I am a EMT

[@paulklemer]

Cool girl! I like her 😊

[@aliasgar4503]

Interview with medical technologist??

[@Toogaytoofunction]

Psychiatrist please :)

[@juststuff9945]

These moving interviews are difficult to watch…thank goodness the interviewee was watching out from him.

[@aojbooker8650]

I see where the format inspiration came from 😏haha

[@Ekdkteenchar1045]

What is do. Nobody understands

[@irisheyes6363]

Coffee

[@nunupon1359]

What’s salary?

[@Mein_KampfyChair]

Same as MD

[@jazzyj6640]

What is D.O.?

[@dychejs]

A medical doctor

[@drfifteenmd7561]

@@dychejs Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, same difference.

[@dychejs]

@@drfifteenmd7561 right. That is my point.

[@user-mq5xg1rb6c]

404/678 Love 💙

[@Brentmovson]

Dude asking the questions kills me. sounds like he is reading from a script

[@ClumpypooCP]

is this guy trying to flirt with her?

[@user-gp1zv5pn2o]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@denverbroncos4]

omg she is so cute

[@TheMiniWumbo]

cringe

[@denverbroncos4]

@@TheMiniWumbo cringe like the fact u play video games all day 🥴

[@TheMiniWumbo]

@@denverbroncos4 Even if I did (which I don't) at least I don't make cringe comments on YT that make women uncomfortable 🥴

[@jackfisher9051]

@@TheMiniWumbo Calling a girl cute isn't an uncomfortable thing. That's a normal thing to do. You're actually the weird one here dude.

[@TheMiniWumbo]

@@jackfisher9051 I disagree. Grew up in the city and seen lot of people cat-call girls which obviously made them uncomfortable. Would you say, "omg, you are so cute" to a girl face to face after meeting them? If not, I would argue it makes them uncomfortable.

[@frozencookie121]

the format of these videos is so uncomfortable. You need to just sit down and have a normal conversation. Walking and talking is so awkward. You could still get all of your questions done in a timely fashion.

[@ramswaroopbhadouriya8506]

No caments

[@marv100]

Sorry but no one actually cares about theyre food, singers, or random irrelavant things, please stick to the important info about the actual physician.

[@virion8954]

"I chose DO over MD because [insert lie]"....you went to DO school because you couldn't get into med school, just own up to it.

[@amarm5763]

DO schools are also medical schools and apply through the same residency system to become licensed physicians. Easy mistake to make, but it's okay buddy!

[@virion8954]

@@amarm5763 Yes they do, but if you think residency programs don't have a bias towards MDs then you need to wake up. Furthermore, now with step being pass or fail, DOs are pretty much fucked, you can still do well in family medicine though :).

[@virion8954]

@@amarm5763 Lol I will always respect referenced data but the fact of the matter remains that with the new step system the ability for a DO student to shine against MD counterparts is diminished if not completely impaired. Where a DO could once match competitively, now they are destined for family medicine.....

[@guesswho6941]

@@virion8954 what’s wrong with family medicine? They understand the most medical topics of all doctors. They know the most medicine

[@AYTA-mi5pb]

Not true, I've met students who want to do primary care choose DO over MD schools because OMM is an extra tool especially useful in primary care setting. Some other students choose it based on location.

[@Beck-Stein]

She is not a medical student. She is in osteopathic college. There is a difference in treatment outlook.

[@AjaySensei]

Congrats, you won the stupid comment award

[@aojbooker8650]

Osteopathic school in the us is a medical school though….

[@Beck-Stein]

@@aojbooker8650 no it is not. It is not an allopathic school (MD). Allopathic medicine focuses on alleviating/treating the symptoms of the disease (modern medicine) while Osteopathic medicine is oriented to treating the patient not the disease.

[@aojbooker8650]

@@Beck-Stein yes…..but it’s called osteopathic MEDICINE….therefore how can you say that it’s not a medical school…..

[@Beck-Stein]

@@aojbooker8650 touche but their degree is doctor of osteopath (do) not doctor of medicine (MD).