MO HR1773

Recognizes the week of April 15-21, 2012, as "National Osteopathic Medicine Week" in Missouri.

Acknowledges that more than 78,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) practice in the United States, with approximately 2,500 DOs in Missouri (ranking 7th nationally).

Notes Missouri's two osteopathic medical schools: A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (established 1892 as the first in the nation) and Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences-College of Osteopathic Medicine (the largest medical school in Missouri).

Urges all citizens and community organizations to support the observance by educating the public about DOs and osteopathic medicine.

Directs the Chief Clerk of the Missouri House of Representatives to prepare inscribed copies of the resolution for both osteopathic medical schools.