This study is a historical analysis of the significant events from 1960 leading to the establishment of Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) in 1975 and a depiction of the actions of key individuals contributing to the development of the College. Included is a description of the environment and the controversy between the allopaths and osteopaths that resulted in a request in 1961 by the American Osteopathic Association to establish more osteopathic medical schools.
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This study is a historical analysis of the significant events from 1960 leading to the establishment of Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) in 1975 and a depiction of the actions of key individuals contributing to the development of the College. Included is a description of the environment and the controversy between the allopaths and osteopaths that resulted in a request in 1961 by the American Osteopathic Association to establish more osteopathic medical schools.
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Rafes, Richard S. (Richard Scott).The Historical Development of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine as a State Medical School, 1960-1975,
dissertation,
December 1990;
Denton, Texas.
(https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc332742/:
accessed May 22, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu;
.