SPECIAL TRAINING DO<br><br>An orthopedic doctor, also known as an orthopedist, is a doctor of osteopathy (DO) who specializes in the musculoskeletal system-bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves.<br><br>REQUIREMENTS:<br>Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Must have a degree in osteopathic medicine from an accredited school. Two (2) original letters from medical professional on the signatory's letterhead attesting to the applicant's good moral character. Completion of a one (1) year internship or postgraduate year one (PGY-1) in a hospital approved by the American Osteopathic Association, American Medical Association or its accreditation program for medical education, or the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Hospitals.<br><br>EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: <br>Board-certified orthopedic surgeons have successfully completed a minimum of 13 years of formal education:<br>Undergraduate: Four years of study in a college or university<br>Medical School: Four years of study in a school of medicine<br>Orthopedic Residency: Five years of study at a major medical institution<br><br>EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:<br> The Certification Examination for Orthopaedic Physician's Assistants/Orthopaedic Assistants will be weighted in approximately the following manner:<br>Anatomy and Physiology -15%<br>Musculoskeletal Conditions - 30%<br>Orthopaedic History and Physical Examination - 10%<br>Imaging and Laboratory Studies - 10%<br>Treatment of Musculoskeletal Conditions - 35%<br>Passage of the NBCOPA/NBCOA examination also signifies an entry level of knowledge in the following categories in the specialty of orthopaedic medicine and surgery:<br>Pharmacology<br>Assessment and treatment of adult and pediatric orthopaedic diseases and injuries<br>Principles and techniques of operative procedures<br>Functions and applications of instrumentation and equipment utilized in operative orthopaedic procedures<br>Principles and techniques of traction, casting and splint applications<br>Clinical evaluation and physical assessment.<br><br>CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: <br>At this time, it is not required that licensees register for an account but the board is encouraging licensees utilize this is a tool to assist in the tracking of the required continuing education. The Board is providing this service to licensees at no cost. CE Broker also has a course search available so licensees can search for courses they can complete to be in compliance with the continuing education requirements.<br><br>RENEWAL:<br> A special training license may be issued for a one (1) year period only but may be renewed each year on its anniversary date so long as the applicant is still in training and upon submission of a written renewal request from the training program director and payment of the Special Training License Fee.<br><br>PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:>< American Osteopathic Association,<br> 142 E. Ontario St.,<br> Chicago, IL 60611-2864,<br> (888) 626-9262,<br> https://osteopathic.org/what-is-osteopathic-medicine/what-is-a-do/<br>
