Based on information gathered by the Health Manpower Project through a survey cosponsored with the Washington Osteopathic Medical Association, this report begins with a statement of philosophy of osteopathic medicine and proceeds to comment on where such professional education is available. Remarks on the type of educational background of the students entering in 1968 and their areas of academic emphasis are followed by an explanation of the licensing regulations in this field in Washington. The author provides a summary of the data and an explanation of the study design. The main portion of the study is devoted to tables concerning patterns in employment, education, continuing education, and licensure of osteopaths residing in Washington. There is included a three-item bibliography and two appendixes--one, a sample questionnaire, and the other, selected data tables. (AG)