D.O.'s and M.D.'s typically have a four-year undergraduate degree with an emphasis on science courses.

Both D.O.'s and M.D.'s complete four years of basic education.

After medical school, both D.O.'s and M.D.'s can choose practice in a specialty of medicine, such as surgery, obstetrics, or sports medicine, after completing a residency program (usually 2-6 years of additional training).

D.O.'s and M.D.'s must pass comparable state licensing exams.

D.O.'s and M.D.'s both practice in fully accredited and licensed hospitals and medial center.