The Difference a D.O. Makes
The Difference A D.O. Makes
The Millennium Edition
by Bob E. Jones, CAE, Executive Director Emeritus
Oklahoma Osteopathic Association
The Millennium Edition is available for sale from the Oklahoma Educational Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine. It is a reissue of the original writing of Bob E. Jones, CAE, initially published in 1978. The Millennium Edition contains updated information in the epilogue and an additional forward written by Mrs. Gayle Jones.
This book is an important work, chronicling the history of osteopathic medicine that continues to fill the gap in the literature available to inform the public about the osteopathic medical profession. It is designed to dispel myths and provide insight for the lay reader into osteopathic medicine in the twenty-first century through a look at its history, nature, philosophy and processes of development.
Since the book was first published in 1978, the profession has grown beyond any dreams. The statistics continue to validate the author's prediction, "the osteopathic profession has been and will continue to be a vitally important part of a solution to the rural health-care problems."
This Millennium Edition is a great resource for libraries, students, patients or anyone interested in better understanding the role of osteopathic physicians in the health care delivery system. This book will make a positive difference in your knowledge of osteopathic medicine.
All proceeds from the sale of this book go to the Oklahoma Educational Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine whose primary purpose is to assist osteopathic medical students with scholarships and help support the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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The author, Bob E. Jones, CAE served as the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association from 1969-1999. His 30-years of leadership of the Association resulted in numerous advances for the profession.
Bob Jones assumed a major role in coordinating legislative action leading to the establishment of the nation's first freestanding state-supported college of osteopathic medicine in 1972. He was later the main driving force that led to the school becoming Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Under the leadership of Bob Jones, the number of DOs increased in Oklahoma from 300 to 1200, with more than 50% serving in rural Oklahoma.
His commitment to the profession was exemplified as he counseled hundreds of students interested in a career in osteopathic medicine. His dedication in helping osteopathic students was supported financially through loans and scholarships from the Oklahoma Educational Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine.
Bob Jones made significant and lasting contributions to the osteopathic medical profession on a state and national level. Because of his commitment to the profession, osteopathic medicine has flourished.
Bob E. Jones made a difference.
"This book is a tremendous first introduction for anyone wanting to gain a better understanding of the development and history of osteopathic medicine. It is an excellent source of information that informs the reader about the trials, tribulations, and achievements of osteopathic physicians that have landed them where they are today."
Written from a layperson's perspective, the book is a credible and accurate account of the osteopathic profession. It provides the reader with clear and concise reasons as to why a D.O. does make a difference. In turn, it unfolds a better understanding of differences between osteopathic medicine and its counterparts."
-James E. Zini, DO, Past President, American Osteopathic Association