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Duties and Responsibilities: Inside Osteopathic Medicine. Doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) often treat their patients by manipulating the musculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, joints and muscles. DOs have the same responsibilities and privileges of MDs, such as prescribing medicine, performing surgery and diagnosing illness.

Salary: $162,908 to $221,196 per year, while the reported averages for internists

Education: Graduates of osteopathic medical programs continue their training by enrolling in an internship program. The internship is followed by a residency program in a specialty area such as family or pediatric medicine.

Demand or Needs for Profession:

Are well-rounded
Have good communication and interpersonal skills
Have a record of community service
Have a record of leadership
Come from diverse backgrounds
Are motivated to pursue a career in osteopathic medicine

Reflection: This job does interest me because it is about helping others with their bones problems. Also because you earn a lot of money. To add on it seems like it would be a really good job. I also can agree with the skills needed to have for this profession.

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