History Of Osteopathy Flashcards
When and where was AT Still born?
August 6, 1828
Lee County, Virginia
Who were his parents, and what did his father do?
Abram and Martha Still
Abram was a Methodist Circuit Rider and a Physician
When did he fight in the civil war, what side was he on, and what rank did he achieve?
1861-1864
Union
Major
When did AT Still fling the banner of osteopathy to the breeze?
June 22, 1874 at 10 AM
When did he coin the term “ Osteopathy”?
1885
When did the American School of Osteopathy open?
1892
When did AT Still die and how old was he?
1917
89 years old
What are the 4 Osteopathic Principles?
- The body is a unit; the person is a unit of body, mind, and spirit
- The body is capable of self regulation, self healing, and health maintenance.
- Structure and function are reciprocally interrelated
- Rational treatment is based on an understanding of the basic principles of body unity, self-regulation, and the interrelationship of structure and function.
Which state was first to legally license DOs and when did this first happen?
Vermont
1896
When was the American Association for Advancement of Osteopathy (AAAO) founded?
1897
What is Dr. Abraham Flexner known for?
He authored a report on the state of medical education and harsh criticism for most schools, especially DO.
Resulted in many schools closing or merging with others.
State licensing boards began enforcing stricter requirements
When did AMA policy change allowing and encouraging DOs to enter AMA approved internships and residencies?
1964
What is the California Incident and when did it occur?
1961
California prohibited the granting of new licenses to DOs in the state.
DOs had to agree to changing their degrees to MD by attending 12 Saturday classes and a small fee.
California Supreme Court ruled in 1974 that licensing of DOs must be resumed.
What was the last state to grant licensure to osteopathic physicians?
Mississippi
When did congress legalize DOs to serve in the military?
1957
