The practice of osteopathic medicine is regulated in the US at the state level. All osteopathic physicians must be licensed by the state licensing board in order to practise in that state.
US-trained osteopathic physicians are licensed to practise the unlimited scope of medicine, which includes prescribing all controlled substances as designated by the US Drug Enforcement Administration in its relevant schedules.
UK-trained osteopaths do work in the US, but are required to use a different professional title, such as 'manual therapist'.
Association/s:
American Academy of Osteopathy
Contact: Diana Finley (Executive Director)
3500 dePauw Blvd, Suite 1080
Indianapolis, IN 46268
USA
+1 317 879 1881
dfinley@academyofosteopathy.org.uk
American Osteopathic Association
Contact: Adrienne White-Faines (Executive Director)
42 E Ontario St
Chicago, IL 60611-2864
USA
+1 312 202 8000
L.Mascheri@osteopathic.org
The American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation is the professional education authority as deemed by the US Department of Education, and accredits all medical schools granting the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners
Contact: Dr John Gimpel
101 West Elm Street
Conshohocken, PA 19428
USA
+1 610 825 6551 x330
School/s:
Kirskville College of Osteopathic Medicine - A T Still University
Contact: Dr Phillip C Slocum (Dean)
800 W Jefferson
Kirskville, MO 63501
USA
+1 660 626 2354