Publication Name	World Journal of Methodology
Manuscript ID	118145
Country	United States

Category	Medicine, Research & Experimental
Manuscript Type	Opinion Review
Article Title	Doctor of osteopathic medicine degree still faces recognition challenges in the United States: Suggested ways to improve awareness
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Reicelle Garcia and Kevan English
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Corresponding Author	Kevan English, MD, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 42nd and Emile Street, Omaha, NE 68198, United States. keenglish@unmc.edu
Key Words	Doctor of osteopathic medicine; Association of colleges of osteopathic medicine; Doctor of medicine; Professional identity; Medical leadership; Program director; Health systems
Core Tip	Despite the growing number of osteopathic physicians within the United States workforce, the degree remains under recognized compared to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. This is partly due to degree misrepresentation and the lack of osteopathic physicians in prominent leadership positions within the United States healthcare system compared to their MD counterparts. Addressing these factors may ultimately improve awareness.
Citation	Garcia R, English K. Doctor of osteopathic medicine degree still faces recognition challenges in the United States: Suggested ways to improve awareness. World J Methodol 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-25 01:07
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-25 01:07
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-08 08:07
Return for Revision	2026-01-08 08:07
Revised	2026-01-19 22:25
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-09 02:42
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-09 07:24
Articles in Press	2026-02-09 07:24
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ISSN	2222-0682 (online)
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