Richard S. Koch, DO, Class of 1938

The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine recognizes Dr. Richard S. Koch as a graduate for over 70 years, a recipient of the O.J. Snyder Memorial Medal in 1988, and a beloved and devoted friend.

Dr. Koch lectured frequently on rehabilitation medicine and another favorite treatment modality, sclerotherapy. Central to Dr. Koch’s medical philosophy is the conviction that correct alignment of the spine is essential to maintaining the optimum health of the entire body. In the 1960s as state after state granted full licensure to DOs, he advocated for a change in the profession’s title from Osteopathy to Osteopathic Medicine to better reflect its full parity with MDs’ allopathic medicine. He published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, as well as the Year Book of Selected Osteopathic Papers (American Academy of Osteopathy). In addition to his memberships on the PCOM board of trustees and alumni board, he served on the boards of the American Academy of Osteopathy and the American College of Osteopathic General Practitioners, among others.

Dr. Koch would tell students today …”DOs must proudly and genuinely apply osteopathic principles and understand and convey to the public their additional education regarding mechanical-somatic inefficiencies, their occurrence, prevention, and correction.”

The College gratefully acknowledges Dr. Koch for his many contributions.

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Abdominal and Other Viscera Research

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Exercises for Breathing, Richard S. Koch

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Justification for X-Rays, Richard S. Koch

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Justifying Postural X-Rays to Reveal Asymmetries, Richard S. Koch

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Manipulation and Physical Medicine in Abdominal Disorders, Richard S. Koch

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Proving Spinal Visceral Relations in General Practice, Richard S. Koch

Asthma

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Asthma & Cardiac Physician Treatment (Techniques), Richard S. Koch

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Personal Notes on Asthma and Colds, Richard S. Koch

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Structural Patterns & Principles of Treatment in Asthmatic Patients, Richard S. Koch

Biographical Documents

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Biography, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Curriculum Vitae of Richard S Koch DO, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

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PCOM Digest Article (Winter 1988) Featuring Dr. Koch, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Richard S Koch, DO, Selected Curriculum Vitae, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Conventions

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Letter from Dr. Beaty to Dr. Koch, Barry Beaty

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Letter from Dr. Cathie, Angus B. Cathie

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Proposed Talk for 1967 San Francisco AOA Convention, Richard S. Koch

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Correspondence between Dr. Koch and Dr. Beal, Richard S. Koch and Myron C. Beal

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Letter from Dr. Prichard, W W. Prichard

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Letter from AOA Bureau of Convetions and Meetings, Ruth W. Steen

Heart Disease Correspondence

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Response from the American Heart Association to Dr. Koch's Letter of April 5, 1956, American Heart Association

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Invitation from Dr. Beal to Dr. Koch for the 60th Annual AOA Convention (NYC), Myron C. Beal

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Letter from Dr. Koch to FA Davis Company, Richard S. Koch

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Letter from Dr. Koch to Washington State Heart Association, Richard S. Koch

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Response from Dr. Koch to Dr. Brandt, Richard S. Koch

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Letter from University of Washington School of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine

Heart Disease, Research and Treatment

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Causes, Effects and Treatment of Upper Back and Neck Discomforts, Richard S. Koch

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"Health" Magazine Article - Osteopathic Concept and Spinal Study Statistics In Children, Richard S. Koch

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Outline of the Rehabilitation Program in Myocardial Infarction - Physical Therapy, Richard S. Koch

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Principles of Manipulative Management of Essential Hypertension, Richard S. Koch

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The Spinal Component in Heart Disease, Richard S. Koch

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Untitled, Richard S. Koch

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Untitled, Richard S. Koch

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Untitled, Richard S. Koch

Neck and Back Disorders, Therapy and Management Spinal Treatment/Back Pain

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Chronic Recurrent Back & Neck Sprains: Principles for Permanent Cure, Richard S. Koch

Example of Home Spinal Rehabilitative Stretches to Lyse Fibrosi, Richard S. Koch

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General Care for your Back Pain, Richard S. Koch

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General Principles of Spinal Treatment, Richard S. Koch

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List of Patients with Back Pain Post X-ray and Treatment, Richard S. Koch

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Look Out "fore" your Golf, Richard S. Koch

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Neck Care, Richard S. Koch

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Notes for Discussion on Back Aches, Richard S. Koch

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Notes on Your Personal Specific Spinal Rehab Program, Richard S. Koch

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Personal Notes on Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis; Visceral, Ovulation, Adrenal Cortex Disorders, Richard S. Koch

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Spinal Asymmetries - Their Determination, Incidence and Pathophysiologic Association, Richard S. Koch

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Your Personal Specific Spinal Rehabilitation Program, Richard S. Koch

Osteopathic Concept

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Letter from Dr. Keesecker to Dr. Koch, Raymond Keesecker

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Letter to Dr. Raymond Keesecker, DO, Richard S. Koch

Pain Control/Management, Sclerotherapy, Fibrotherapy

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Letter from Dr. Beaty to Dr. Koch, Barry L. Beaty

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Children's Postural Studies, Richard S. Koch

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Poignant Pointers from 60 Years Treating Backs and Necks - Goals, Richard S. Koch