Professor Speaks at Hospital

July 12, 2007

Dr. Greg Thompson, Chair of the Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practice at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM), was the featured speaker for Claiborne County Hospital's "Lunch and Learn" community outreach program on July 12, 2007.

Dr. Thompson's presentation, entitled "An Introduction to Osteopathic Medicine" was well attended by community members and CCH staff.

Osteopathic medicine is a "whole person" approach to health care, where instead of focusing on only treating specific symptoms, the physician concentrates on treating the patient as a whole.  Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, or "D.O.s," are required to complete the same about of training as medical doctors, can specialize in a variety of medical areas, and must pass examinations to obtain state licenses to practice.

Dr. Thompson was an osteopathic family physician for almost 20 years in Maine prior to his appointment at LUM-DCOM.  He received his B.S. in biology from the University of Southern Main and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine.  Dr. Thompson is board certified by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians and by the American Osteopathic Board of Special Proficiency in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine.