Open AccessImage of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Author(s) -
I. G. Yushmanov,
O. V. Troepolskaya
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
rossijskij osteopatičeskij žurnal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2949-3064
pISSN - 2220-0975
DOI - 10.32885/2220-0975-2017-3-4-20-25
Subject(s) - osteopathy , chiropractic , osteopathic medicine in the united states , medicine , medical education , alternative medicine , family medicine , pathology
Goal of research - the study aims to identify characteristic features that create a personal and social image of a doctor of osteopathic medicine.Materials and methods. The study was conducted with undergraduate students ( rst year to forth year), and graduates (including the teaching staff) of St. Petersburg Institute of Osteopathy. The information was obtained from anonymous surveys completed onsite and remotely.Results. The following image of a doctor of osteopathic medicine is based on the results of this paper. This professional group includes men and women, the majority of them worked as neurologists and chiropractors rather than other medical specialists. Most of them have families with more children than in the average family of doctors. Doctors of osteopathic medicine are specialists with a high potential for personal development and professional growth.Conclusions. The analysis of the professional group in the study sample showed that the majority of respondents specialized in neurology, chiropractic medicine and pediatrics. The main motivation for choosing osteopathy is the professional growth. The created image of a doctor-osteopath is intended to help future specialists compare themselves with this professional group and overcome inevitable doubts about competency.