Want to Be a Doctor? This is Why I Chose Osteopathic Medicine.

So many premeds and college students- and family and friends- ask me why I chose to be an Osteopathic Physician. Well, here’s why!
Also, read this to learn more about Osteopathic Medicine; www.drjencaudle.com/post/trum...
Also, I discussed and demonstrated Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) on the Dr. Oz Show- Take a peek to see how OMT works in real-life: • The Truth About Alkali... .
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[@Colt-ii4qn]

Quick story, when I was 22yrs old long ago I injured my neck doing bridges and developed migraines. I went to an M.D. and he put me on muscle relaxers and pain pills for about three weeks. I was walking around in a haze. Still suffering, I then remembered an osteopath that I had when I was a child that was still practicing went to him I Explain my problem he had me lay down on the table give me a quick neck adjustment and the pain went away within one day and I haven’t had any problem and in 42 years years. Needless to say, this really blew the ego of the MD that I used to go to because when he found out that I went to another doctor, he told me to take my business elsewhere he had his receptionist tell me this on the phone. Never regretted my decision, osteopathic doctor for me. That’s the only way I go. 👍

[@DrJenCaudle]

Oh ok!

[@Kameron87]

Sounds like he did a cervical HVLA technique.

[@DrBeauHightower]

🔥

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

Ms. America contest, Doctor and TV star! You’ve done a lot, Doctor, congrats!

[@DrJenCaudle]

Thank you so much!

[@himaponnapalli]

Excellent clarity , my son got accepted into DO school this year and I am so excited for him 👍

[@DrJenCaudle]

Yay! I’m so excited for him too! Congrats!

[@southpawhammer8644]

I've had MDs and I prefer DOs hands down. I think they're just better doctors, treating the whole person instead of just the symptoms.

[@DrJenCaudle]

yay! :-)

[@ericlee3165]

Same here.

[@michaelkendrick_]

You are hands down, amazing. You have cleared up a lot of my questions. Thank you beautiful lady

[@DrJenCaudle]

Awesome thanks!

[@kiraniisshining]

I'm on my 1st year of pre-med now, I just found about about what D.O is from Dr. Mike and I was so inspired to pursue this when the time comes, Lord willing! I was so in love on how DOs check for their patient wholly, considering every aspect of the patient's life in order to aid them in the best possible way. Unfortunately our country doesn't have this kind of schooling, but I am still hoping and believing that I will be able to pursue this degree by God's grace. As I desire to learnmore about it, I'm so glad I found this video, it's very clear and great explanation. I am now even more inspired to push for this dream because of this. Thank you, Dr. Caudle! 😊 And also, I really love how you speak, so gentle and kind. God bless you and keep safe always, Dr. Caudle 🤗

[@zakariyamuktar9713]

Thank you so much Dr. Jen awesome

[@marcusstewart4444]

Never knew your full story especially the MTV reference( Lol) this makes it even more amazing! I majored in Medical Technology and then end up in the law field unbelievable! You are an awesome inspiration! Keep doing what you do Dr. Jen!

[@DrJenCaudle]

Oh wow- so interesting to hear your path! Thanks, as always, for watching!

[@aaronpayton7547]

Im nervous to take the jump from RN to DO! You are wonderful I really enjoyed this video!

[@DrJenCaudle]

You can do it! And thanks so much! Hang in there!

[@Lillie504]

I am trying to figure out which direction to go. I found your video, and I think I found my calling,Thank you!

[@CaliRoseNurse]

Wow Dr Jen I just love that story!! Beauty n brains!! 😉 I grew up in Northern California Berkeley and growing up we also had a family Dr Fisher wow wish we had more doctors even nurses like him and yourself!! I just love what you do thanks and continue you're journey of healing and teaching!! Good bless all❤️💐😁🤗😘😍🙇🏽‍♂️🙇🏽‍♀️👼🏾🙏🏾

[@DrJenCaudle]

Omg I love your story and the doc who made an impression on you! Love this!

[@roddorsett1088]

Very Inspirational! Thanks for sharing Dr 👩‍⚕️…

[@DrJenCaudle]

My pleasure 😊

[@TheMsAsur]

I am from Iowa and now accepted to a DO school! I love the philosophy and especially the country i come from, there is only one type of medical degree (similar to MDs) so when i immigrated to America, I fell more in love with the Philosophy 😊 my physicians were also DOs -and I could relate to all your experiences in this video :)

[@gmed123]

What DO sch did u go if I may ask? Tryna get into Do med sch as well.

[@andrewtaylorstill4452]

As the founder of osteopathic medicine, I recommend you all #chooseDO ;-P

[@princess287love]

It’s an honor to meet you lol 😂

[@andrewtaylorstill4452]

@@princess287love good to meet you ya!

[@kiplinginc.2653]

Very Inspirational! Thanks 🙏🏼 so much for sharing this information ❤️‍🩹 Dr 👩‍⚕️…

[@DrJenCaudle]

Aww thanks

[@aysajoy7059]

Hi Dr. Caudle! I'm truly grateful for you completing this video. I wish I could speak with you more regarding your Osteopathic journey. I'll be completing my bachelor's in Health and Wellness in June of this year but with a gpa of only 3.4. I got a little discouraged when considering my GPA being looked at as low (according to other KZbinrs). Do you think there is any hope for me? Thanks Again!

[@Colt-ii4qn]

I found during my life and I’m 64 that D.O.s are much more approachable than MDs this is generally speaking for myself of course 😐

[@DrJenCaudle]

Aww thank you- that means a lot!

[@lovewins1072]

Wow doctor you mentioned is amazing and inspiring 👏

[@DrJenCaudle]

🤗🤗

[@savedbygrace5416]

Currently applying to med school. Love your transparency! Thank you for sharing❤️

[@DrJenCaudle]

Aww rhanks! And good luck!

[@patandersen4271]

She's pretty, smart and cool!!. Very down to earth and a good spirit God Bless you, Doctor.

[@DrJenCaudle]

Aww thanks!

[@vadlamani]

Fantastic

[@DOSEOFFAKEDRIA]

I'm choosing DO ❤️

[@kamaragurl]

I start PCOM in the fall 💗

[@DrJenCaudle]

Omg congrats!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Kameron87]

I am a M2 PCOM student. I also only chose to apply to osteopathic schools. Best decision I have ever made.

[@DrJenCaudle]

Right?! I LOVE being a DO!!!

[@DrBeauHightower]

OMT is amazing

[@DrJenCaudle]

Omg it IS!

[@butterflyt-y2727]

I’m interested in this course but we don’t have it in Australia or NZ sadly.

[@RaphaPortoRP]

Before I knew your channel, I didn't even knew that osteopathic medicine was a thing. However, before it, I've heard about osteopaths themselves being a different kind of massage therapy, but even that information can be misleading and I have too much to learn!

[@DrJenCaudle]

yes! and thank you!

[@janetfagan7536]

How often do you treat an individual? I started with a new osteopath who supposed to be great. He is also very expensive and doesn’t take insurance. It felt like he barely did anything and then the next appointment wasn’t for another month. He sees people once a month. This seemed very odd to me and I feel like it’s not very helpful. I’m going to go a second time but I’m skeptical. And yet people rave about him. I felt nothing different after the first visit. Can you shed a little light on the subject.? How often do you see your patience?

[@dranthony1882]

Making a decision over which field to specialize in is really tough. I hope it will come to me when I get there. All I can say so far is I love surgery and it's Orthopaedic vs Cardiothoracic surgery. Maybe I'll change again. Like I said, tough.

[@DrJenCaudle]

Omg this is awesome! And choosing a specialty is tough! But something tells me you won’t go wrong with either choice!

[@dranthony1882]

@@DrJenCaudle Thank you so much, I appreciate the support!

[@kierstenharris2585]

Thanks for the video I’ve been considering a DO program but since I’m a nurse I’m getting a lot of backlash and being told just become an NP especially since I’ll be 30 this year I shouldn’t waste more time in school.

[@DrJenCaudle]

You should do whatever your heart tells you

[@RD-hv2hp]

I went back to school at 30!

[@garrybrown3165]

At age 34, with a Bachelor of Pharmacy (5 year program), 2 years work experience as a clinical pharmacist, a Master of Radiopharmacy and a year of work in Nuclear Pharmacy, and 5 years experience as a hospital pharmacist I applied to medical school and was accepted at age 34 to the College of Osteopathic Medicine oF the Pacific (now Western University of Health Sciences). There were 3 pharmacists in my class and 4 RNs. I am 70 no and a semi-retired radiation oncologist. 30 is NOT too old to go to medical school. The oldest person in our class had a PhD and had taught at a medical school in Dominica. She was in her LATE 40's when she started osteopathic medical school and was in the top 10% of the class academically. Let me know when you decide to apply and get accepted. GJBrownDO 5/26/2023 2100 Pacific

[@mehgtheescholar]

I’ve been looking into Osteopathic Medicine lately, although I wanted to be a Pharmacist. Do you have any advice as a undergraduate student?

[@DrJenCaudle]

It’s AMAZING! Check out osteopathic.org!

[@sffedits5007]

DO is a med degree right? Is there any specializations like neurosurgeon cardiology Gastroenterology in that?

[@DrJenCaudle]

Yup! The same as it is for MD

[@adear_16]

I am a career coach and I have a student interest I this field. How do I aid her to choose the correct major and colleges?

[@DrJenCaudle]

She would just need to be on the premed track. It’s med school so premed is what she needs

[@rufusjones3490]

A Touching good story Doctor, God's will has a way of calling us like me criminal justice major associate science.

[@DrJenCaudle]

oh wow, thats amazing, Rufus!

[@sffedits5007]

Iam a bpt (bachelor of physiotherapist) student from india can i pursue do degree?

[@DrJenCaudle]

If you go to DO med school

[@LionkingpaintersLonnieEGroom]

🌹

[@LionkingpaintersLonnieEGroom]

TheTruestQueen

[@annmorgan2034]

I am a Kaiser person and have chosen 3 DOs and none have treated me as I hoped. and touch my body, nope, one did reccomend accupuncture, but so far only drugs.

[@DrJenCaudle]

gosh i'm so sorry to hear

[@daijahscott8642]

The more i do research the more i find i align with DO programs than MD programs

[@DrJenCaudle]

I felt that way too!

[@pershymiem4609]

Fact: "DO students are amazing & intelligent people, as my daughter was already ACCEPTED in a Medical School (MD) in Texas, and still waited & 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 & mind, that includes even spirit" Have a great day to y'all!

[@josiahculley9877]

DO are way better! Holistic approach is the best. Not the BS medication.

[@DrJenCaudle]

Well we prescribe medications too

[@josiahculley9877]

@@DrJenCaudle Coffee date? you are beautiful!

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[@DrJenCaudle]

Hi there! Thanks for writing! Please feel free to email me through my website at drjencaudle.com!

[@slizzardshroomer9666]

Because you believe in things without evidence?

[@DrJenCaudle]

What?

[@slizzardshroomer9666]

@DrJenCaudle Ostepathic medicine is a pseudoscience. It doesn't matter if 99% of you're course work is the same as an MD's, if you're willing to believe in some pseudoscience without evidence, you're likely to be willing to drop scientific values to believe in more in the future. DOs are one step away from being a part of a cult like the chiropractors. If you could, you'd be prescribing patients homeopathy.

[@Zakariah1971]

Can you even see your patients with those fake lashes?

[@DrJenCaudle]

Yes i can! 🤗

[@newwandacomedian2362]

Wow really 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@pinkorganichorse]

I hate the fake lashes and fake hair too. But love your energy and charisma. You are beautiful...without the fake stuff. Also inspiring. Thanks for the info on DO.

[@ghspirit6762]

Hello Dr. Jen thank you so much for this video. I am an aspiring med student, I also like the way osteopathic schools approaches medicine in a holistic way, mind, body and spirit. What advice would you give to an aspiring DO and what age do you think is best to study medicine, or is there a cutoff age for medical school. 🤍🤍🤍

[@janetfagan7536]

How often do you treat an individual? I started with a new osteopath who supposed to be great. He is also very expensive and doesn’t take insurance. It felt like he barely did anything and then the next appointment wasn’t for another month. He sees people once a month. This seemed very odd to me and I feel like it’s not very helpful. I’m going to go a second time but I’m skeptical. And yet people rave about him. I felt nothing different after the first visit. Can you shed a little light on the subject.? How often do you see your patients?