Osteopathic Philosophy
and Manipulative Medicine

Residents must demonstrate and apply knowledge of accepted standards in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) appropriate to Internal Medicine. The educational goal is to train a skilled and competent osteopathic practitioner who remains dedicated to life-long learning and to practice habits in osteopathic philosophy and manipulative medicine.

Competency: Demonstrate competency in his / her understanding and application of OMT in Internal Medicine.

Knowledge/Skills/Attitudes /Objectives:

  • Participate actively in OMT training opportunities both in the in-patient and out-patient settings.
  • Review major osteopathic journals on a regular basis.
  • Perform a critical appraisal of medical literature related to OMT.
  • Be observed and evaluated in the performance of OMT through the assessment of his / her diagnostic skills, medical knowledge, and problem solving abilities.
Competency: Integrate Osteopathic concepts and OMT into the medical care he / she provided to patients as appropriate.

Knowledge/ Skills/Attitudes /Objectives:

  • Assume increased responsibility for the performance and incorporation of OMT in patient management.
  • Document OMT timely and comprehensively.
  • Promote OMT educational endeavors amongst peers and students.
  • Participate in CME programs provided by COMS, AOA and the specialty colleges.
  • Seek constructive feedback from osteopathic attendings.
Competency:Understand and integrate Osteopathic principles and philosophy into all clinical and patient care activities.

Knowledge/ Skills/Attitudes /Objectives:

  • Utilize caring compassionate behavior with patients.
  • Demonstrate the treatment of people rather than the symptoms.
  • Demonstrate understanding of somato-visceral relationships and the role of the musculoskeletal system in disease.
  • Demonstrate listening skills in interaction with patients.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and behavior in accordance with the osteopathic oath and AOA code of ethics.