Osteopathic Physician (D.O.)

Exam
Third-party exam
Education
Degree
Experience
Experience
Background check
None

Diagnoses and treats disease and disorders of the human body. Although osteopaths may specialize in a particular field of medicine, many choose to concentrate on impairments of the musculoskeleton system, focusing on afflictions of bones, muscles, ligaments or nerves.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
Third-party exam required
Education
Degree required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Certification
No mention of certification
Experience
Experience
Background check
No criminal record requirements

Issuing body

Department
RI Department of Health
Board
Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline
Address
3 Capitol Hill Room 205 Providence, RI 02908
Last updated
August 10, 2023

Occupations (O*NET)

Source and verification

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