Osteopathic beginnings

Question 1

William Smith

Answer 1

The “first” DO. Travelling medical salesman that had an MD. Went to “set him right” and eventually asked Still to teach him. (1892)

Question 2

Littlejohn Brothers

Answer 2

Three brothers who all had degrees, who came in, to add to osteopathic medicine the basic sciences. HUGELY responsible for science incorporation into DO.

Question 3

Marcus Ward

Answer 3

Early graduate of the Kirksville DO school, and started his own school (three blocks away) Columbian school of osteopathy. Went under in a few years.

Question 4

Daniel David (DD) Palmer

Answer 4

Founder of chiropractors. Hung around with A.T. Still, where he probably picked up manipulation. Founded a separate school for chiropractors.
-Also a magnetic healer.