The Historical Development of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine as a State Medical School, 1960-1975

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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) December 1990.

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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; .

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