A new trend among medical students, training to become Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine

By Shelley Irwin

Published December 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM EST

President and CEO of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Dr. Robert Caine joins in with the details.

President and CEO of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Robert Caine talks about a new trend among medical students, training to become Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine. We discuss the track, DO vs MD.

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