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Throwback: 5 stories and artifacts that tell us about the history of osteopathic medicine

By The DO Staff

06.21.24

Taking a look at the past can help us better appreciate where we came from and how we got to where we are today. In June 2024, DOs and osteopathic medical students are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the osteopathic medical profession. In light of this, we thought it would be a good time to revisit some historical stories and artifacts from the osteopathic medical profession that show how far we’ve come and provide a glimpse into the lives of some of the people who have helped shape the profession.