Osteopathic Recognition
The Methodist Charlton Family Medicine Residency Program is proud to have earned Osteopathic Recognition from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) in 2016. As one of only a few programs in Texas with this distinction, we provide a rich and comprehensive training environment in osteopathic principles and practices.
What Osteopathic Recognition Means in Our Program
Our Osteopathic Recognition curriculum is longitudinal and integrated throughout residency. While designed for Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs), we also welcome Doctors of Medicine (MDs) who have prior training in osteopathic principles and manipulative treatment.
All residents benefit from exposure to osteopathic principles, with opportunities to:
- Participate in didactic sessions open to all family medicine residents.
- Apply osteopathic philosophy in inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Gain hands-on experience in osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT).
We emphasize the tenets of osteopathy, encouraging residents to practice a holistic approach that promotes the body’s natural ability to heal.
Curriculum Highlights
Residents in the Osteopathic Recognition pathway participate in:
- Inpatient OMT experiences
- Outpatient OMT clinic training
- Monthly OMT didactics & workshops
- OMM Journal Club for scholarly discussion
- OMT OSCEs for skill assessment
- ACOFP In-Service Exam preparation
- American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP) Early Entry Certification Pathway preparation
Join the Osteopathic Recognition Pathway
Residents interested in pursuing Osteopathic Recognition should contact Dr. Kabani for more information. We encourage learners who are passionate about whole-person, hands-on care to explore this opportunity to strengthen their training.