Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Lisa A. DeStefano, D.O.
Chairperson

Ph: (517) 353-9110
FAX: (517) 353-0789

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Lisa DeStefano, D.O., Chairperson

Timothy Francisco, D.O., Assistant Professor

Vincent Cipolla, D.O., Assistant Professor

Jennifer Gilmore, D.O., Assistant Professor

William Golden, D.O., Assistant Professor

Sherman Gorbis, D.O., F.A.A.O., Associate Professor

Mark Gugel, D.O., Associate Professor

Roger Haut, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor

Jacob Rowan, D.O., Assistant Professor

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Staff

Cheryl Neuhardt
Denise Bakker

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine is to provide excellence and innovation in the education of osteopathic physicians. By providing an educational environment that is committed to osteopathic philosophy, principles and practice, we will establish our leadership in the transformation of osteopathic medical education. We maintain our commitment to address the health care needs of the people of Michigan, and, through research, to contribute to the biological, behavioral and clinical science knowledge base fundamental to osteopathic medical education and practice.

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Residency Training

MSUCOM and the Statewide Campus System offer a Residency Program in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. The documents below offer a fulll description of the program, as well as basic standards for residency training as approved by the AOA. Click on the links to read or download the information.

Preliminary Internship Requirements (OGME-1P)

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Research

Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratories

Cervical Spine Research Program

Related Links

American Academy of Osteopathy

American Osteopathic Association

Cranial Academy

MSUCOM Student OMM Clinic Web Site

MSUCOM Student OMM Clinic Information-Who, Where, When

Undergraduate American Academy of Osteopathy (U.A.A.O.)

What is Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine?

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine is a unique form of medical care that focuses upon the musculoskeletal system. The goal of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is to restore maximal pain-free movement by increasing motion in restricted areas of musculoskeletal function. Sports medicine is a natural outgrowth of osteopathic medicine because of its focus upon the musculoskeletal system, diet, exercise and fitness.