1 In 2015, there were 31 colleges of osteopathic medicine in 45 locations. One in four medical students in the United States is enrolled in an osteopathic medical school.  As of 2015, there are more than 96,000 osteopathic medical physicians in the United States.
The average family budget for Christmas in 2012 is $749.51. That's up over from the $740.57 than an average family spent last year.
Americans to spend more this holiday: Survey. The average American plans to spend $765 this year, up 12% from last year, reports CNBC's Steve Liesman, with highlights from CNBC's All-America Economic Survey. Where are consumers shopping. CNBC's Courtney Reagan gauges the pulse of shoppers in Dayton, Ohio.