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  • Title: Allopathic family medicine residents can learn osteopathic manipulation techniques in a 1-month elective.
    Author: Leiber JD.
    Journal: Fam Med; 2005; 37(10):693-5. PubMed ID: 16273444.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Graduating family medicine residents report a relative lack of confidence in managing musculoskeletal problems, and many primary care physicians desire more instruction in manual medicine. METHODS: We conducted a 1-month osteopathic manipulative treatment elective with five allopathic family medicine residents, utilizing multiple teaching and assessment strategies. RESULTS: Residents averaged 30 patient encounters each. Faculty graded their attainment of the knowledge and skills objectives at 3.9 and 3.8 on a 5-point scale, respectively. Residents reported unanimously that the course had reasonable expectations and fostered independent decision making and that they achieved the educational goals. CONCLUSIONS: After a 1-month elective, allopathic residents demonstrated competency in a defined set of osteopathic principles and skills.
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