| Updated: |
4/23/2009 |
| Description: |
Doctor of Osteopathy (DO): A doctor of medicine (osteopathic) is a trained physician licensed to practice medicine, prescribe medications, perform surgery, and utilize any of a number of recognized modalities of therapy in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, illness, injury, and physical conditions, including the use of manipulative therapy. Osteopathic medicine emphasizes the relationship between the body's nerves, muscles, bones, and organs. The osteopathic philosophy of treating the whole person is applied to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness, disease, and injury. In Oregon, a DO's scope of practice also includes the practice of acupuncture.
Similar Keywords: doctors, alternative medicine practice |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 677
OAR 847-020
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| Duration: |
2 Years |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
For information concerning FEES see the Applying for MD/DO Licensure in Oregon webpage. |
| Responsible Agency: |
Medical Board, Oregon |
| Examination Information: |
For information concerning examination requirements see the Applying for MD/DO Licensure in Oregon webpage. |
| Continuing Ed Requirements: |
BOARD APPROVES CME REQUIREMENTS
At its January 2009 meeting, the Oregon Medical Board approved a rule that requires physicians to take 30 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) each year.
OAR 847-008-0070 states that for a Licensee to renew his or her license, he or she must demonstrate continued competency through either "ongoing participation in re-certification by an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) board, the American Osteopathic Association's Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists (AOA-BOS), the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), or the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM; or 30 hours of Category 1 continuing medical education (CME) per year relevant to the licensee's current medical practice."
After much discussion, the Board agreed that these standards follow the lesser of all certifying board standards, and therefore would not impose a hardship on Licensees to comply with additional CME requirements.
The Board envisions that this new requirement will further ensure Licensee competence, and hopes that Licensees will use this opportunity to further their knowledge in their specialty areas.
At its April meeting, the Board will continue the discussion around what documentation will be required to show proof of compliance, and also what sanctions will be imposed in the case of non-compliance. |
| Prerequisites: |
For information concerning examination requirements see the Applying for MD/DO Licensure in Oregon webpage. |
| Application Form: |
Physicians Application Packet. |
| Renewals: |
For information about renewals go to the Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Registration Renewal web page. |
| Service Links: |
 Applying for MD/DO Licensure in Oregon
 License Holder Information
 Downloadable Application Form
Name Change
Change Of Address
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
For information regarding required documentation see the Applying for MD/DO Licensure in Oregon webpage. |
| Additional Information: |
Information on this page is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information contact the
Oregon Medical Board
1500 SW First Ave. Suite 620
Portland, OR 97201
971-673-2700
Or visit The OMB Website |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Medical Board, Oregon |
| E-mail Address: |
OMB.Info@state.or.us
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| Phone: |
971-673-2700
or 877-254-6263 (toll-free in Oregon)
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| Mail Address: |
Oregon Medical Board
1500 SW First Avenue, Suite 620
Portland, OR 97201
- 5847
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| Website Information: |
http://www.oregon.gov/OMB/ |
