DO (True or False) 5

Question 1

Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) in the United States have full prescribing authority and scope of practice equivalent to MDs.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

In all 50 U.S. states, DOs hold full and unrestricted medical licenses with the same prescribing rights, surgical privileges, and scope of practice as MDs.

Question 2

The COMLEX-USA examination series was designed specifically for osteopathic medical students and graduates.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

COMLEX-USA is the osteopathic-specific licensing exam series; DOs may also choose to take the USMLE but are not required to do so for licensure.

Question 3

Osteopathic medical schools in the United States are accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).

Accepted Answer

False — DO schools are accredited by COCA (Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation)

Answer

DO medical schools are accredited by the COCA under the AOA, while allopathic (MD) schools are accredited by the LCME.

Question 4

Following the 2020 single accreditation system merger, DO graduates can apply to ACGME-accredited residency programs on equal footing with MD graduates.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

The 2020 unification of the AOA and ACGME accreditation systems eliminated the parallel residency track, allowing DO graduates to compete equally for ACGME-accredited positions.

Question 5

Andrew Taylor Still founded osteopathic medicine in Kirksville, Missouri, in 1874.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

Andrew Taylor Still developed osteopathic medicine in 1874 in Missouri and later established the American School of Osteopathy in Kirksville in 1892.

DO - Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Practice Test

DO - Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Practice Test

DO (True or False) 5