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There are now over 207,000 DOs and osteopathic medical students

By The DO Staff

11.09.25

Driven by continuous expansion and a growing demand for whole-person care, the osteopathic medical profession is thriving. The latest Osteopathic Medical Profession (OMP) Report highlights consistent growth since 1874, with the number of DOs in the U.S. now exceeding 167,000, a remarkable 1,721% increase since the AOA began keeping records in 1935.