Doctors of Medicine (MDs) attend allopathic medical schools, such as the University of Missouri School of Medicine. While most MDs tend to specialize after medical school, many (28%) practice in primary care.
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Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) attend osteopathic medical schools, such as the very first school of osteopathy, A.T. Still University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, MO. DOs value “holistic” medicine and tend to prefer working in primary care (57%)
Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) specialize in caring for the human foot and ankle, both anatomically and pathologically. Podiatrists are able to specialize in surgery, sports medicine, diabetic foot care, among other subfields.
Physician Assistants (PAs) are medical providers who are licensed to diagnose and treat illness and prescribe medications much like their physician colleagues.
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