Osteopathic Physician Duties and responsibilities: Osteopathic physicians use accepted methods of diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases. Although they practice in all branches of medicine and surgery like allopathic physicians they differ by emphasizing the importance of the musculoskeletal system, holistic medicine, proper nutrition, and environmental factors in maintaining good health.   Salary: $110,000 I would like to be this because  its about doing different things. i think its interesting. Education: Students should take the most challenging high school courses available in science, math, and english. After three or four years of college, prospective physicians must attend medical school.