Why did you choose DO over some other career in health?

"In my undergraduate years, I shadowed many different types of health care providers and gravitated to osteopathy as the one that made the most sense. Many physiological processes are interdependent and interactive, and osteopathy was the obvious choice for me."

This is a bit softer of a controversy than the other questions which pit DOs vs MDs. It allows your foray into friendlier territory, as exemplified by the answer samples below. As such, other careers in health could include homeopathic careers, chiropractic, herbal medicine, and careers considered more traditional, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and psychology. Your answer also gives you a chance to plug your own vocation, so don't be afraid to cite the advantages of osteopathy.

"I've always been interested in a holistic approach, and to me, disciplines like physical therapy or psychology are necessary pieces in the puzzle. As an osteopathic physician, I can integrate these disciplines into a logical interactive whole approach."