Jane Carreiro is profiled in Thomas Quinn's book, "The Feminine Touch: Women in Osteopathic Medicine"

Jane E. Carreiro, DO, associate professor and chair, UNE Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, was recently profiled in the book, "The Feminine Touch: Women in Osteopathic Medicine" by Thomas A. Quinn (Truman State University Press, 2011).  The book showcases some of the women who rose above adversity to become osteopathic doctors in the early years, and includes prominent women osteopathic physicians up to the present time.   Carreiro was one of 20 women who have graduated from Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine since 1965 who was profiled for her overall contribution to the profession.

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