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Stigma Against D.O.s Had Been Dissipating Until Trump’s Doctor Took the Spotlight – Kaiser Health News
Two types of licensed physicians exist in this country — M.D.s and D.O.s. Here’s what you need to know about the differences.
Lauren WeberDr. Katherine Pannel was initially thrilled to see President Donald Trump’s physician is a doctor of osteopathic medicine. A practicing D.O. herself, she loved seeing another glass ceiling broken for the type of doctor representing 11% of practicing physicians in the U.S. and now 1 in 4 medical students in the country.
But then, as Dr. Sean Conley issued public updates on his treatment of Trump’s COVID-19, the questions and the insults about his qualifications rolled in.
“How many …
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