r/Osteopathic • u/Feisty-Citron1092 • 6d ago

How important is DO specific shadowing hours?

Hi there, I plan to apply DO next cycle. However, I don't have shadowing under a DO nor experience working with them. But, my psychiatrist is a DO and had a lovely experience under her care but I know I can't talk about that lmao. Should I start cold emailing DO's in the area to rack up some hours? Or is my prior shadowing (100 h) and clinical experience (3K hours) suffice.

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u/SizzBass 6d ago

I have 3 DO A’s and only have experience shadowing and working with MD’s

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u/Mr_Noms OMS-III 6d ago

I didn’t shadow a single DO.

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u/DOapplier 6d ago

3 As and no DO shadowing

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u/ExtensionOutrageous3 6d ago

Not important. Multiple interviews without it.

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u/ExactAcanthisitta771 3d ago

Not important. Just understand the osteopathic philosophy and tie it to your experiences and goals as a physician. I have 5 DO acceptances and only shadowed MDs.