Osteopaths, known as osteopathic physicians (D.O.), have a more holistic approach to treating patients than medical doctors (M.D.). Part of osteopathy is OMT (osteopathic manipulative treatment), which involves examination and manipulation of body part, muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments. Osteopaths often focus on the back, however unlike chiropractors they may perform surgery and prescribe medication. Osteopaths must complete 4 years of osteopathic medical school following a 4 year undergraduate degree.

The following list includes accredited osteopathic medical schools:

Arizona Osteopathic Medical Schools
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

California Osteopathic Medical Schools
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Florida Osteopathic Medical Schools
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton Campus
Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine

Illinois Osteopathic Medical Schools
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Iowa Osteopathic Medical Schools
Des Moines College of Osteopathic Medicine

Kentucky Osteopathic Medical Schools
Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Maine Osteopathic Medical Schools
New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

Michigan Osteopathic Medical Schools
Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine

Missouri Osteopathic Medical Schools
Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

New York Osteopathic Medical Schools
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine

Ohio Osteopathic Medical Schools
Ohio College of Osteopathic Medicine

Oklahoma Osteopathic Medical Schools
Oklahoma State College of Osteopathic Medicine

Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Schools>
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Texas Osteopathic Medical Schools
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Virginia Osteopathic Medical Schools
Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

West Virginia Osteopathic Medical Schools
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine