OMT4MD

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for MDs

The OMT4MD elective provides allopathic residents with structured training in osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) as part of their family medicine education. This longitudinal elective is designed for residents who want focused exposure to hands-on techniques and osteopathic principles that support comprehensive, patient-centered care. Participation in the elective is open to residents interested in expanding their manual medicine skills and can be tailored to individual learning goals.  

What OMT4MD Offers

• Instruction in core osteopathic manipulative techniques  
• Hands-on experience in clinical settings  
• Mentorship from faculty with expertise in osteopathic medicine  
• Integration of OMT into everyday family medicine practice  
• Increased comfort and competence with osteopathic approaches 
• Support of broader clinical reasoning 
• Enhancement of musculoskeletal care skills that are valuable in a wide range of practice settings