Whats the difference between a medical 'doctor' and a PhD holder?
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There is a huge difference between a medical doctor and a PhD holder. A medical doctor is a student of medicine and has specialized in a particular field of medicine only. He studies further to become a practicing doctor or physician or even a surgeon. \nBut a PhD is a doctorate in any of the educational fields - Literature, Science, Arts, Commerce etc., and not necessarily medicine. It is the further deep-rooted study after a Masters degree.
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If it is in the medical field, it is a Doctor of Osteopathic medicine.  My doctor has an MD and a DO.
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For their educations, a doctor goes to college/university for four years to get a Bachelors degree, then to medical school for three years to get a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree.\n\nTo become a practicing physician, a person with an MD or DO must work as a resident for one year; this is on-the-job training.\n\nDuring the 7 years of school, the student pays to go to school.  During the one year of residency, the resident is paid for working.
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A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who treats patients through a number of methods including drug therapy. \n\nA therapist uses other methods of treatment such as talk therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and other techniques.  \n\nThere are may types of non-physician therapists that provide mental health care: Psychologists, Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and many more. \n\nIn some states Psychologists with a Ph.D can prescribe a few medications, but there are probably less than 100 psychologists with prescriptive rights.
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PhD means doctor of philosophy\nMSc is master of science\n\nif u did medcine, u would have MBBS, which is a double degree in medicine and science
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The DDS (doctor of dental surgery) and the DMD (doctor of dental medicine) degree are the same degree with a different name. Some dental schools just moved to awarding the DMD (my guess is that it is because it is more similar to the MD degree.\n\nMost dentists are general dentists, but some do go on to a dental specialty. See the definitions of dental specialties here: http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/specialties/definitions.asp
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MD is an "allopath" which is the traditional doctor to most people.\n\nDO is an "osteopath" which is a tradition incorporating things like chiropractic techniques.  Osteopaths trained outside of the united states are not considered physicians.\n\nMDs and DOs are both eligible for residency after completing medical school and can specialize in things like surgery, radiology, etc.\n\n\nAloha\n\n\nP.S.   I looked at the site listed in the answer above and cannot agree with the "DO has an advantage" statement by whoever wrote that.  Their description of DO training being "extra" is simply wrong.
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An M.D. is a physician, a medical doctor educated in medical school. A D.O. is a doctor of osteopathy, educated in an osteopathic school. Historically, the osteopaths learned skills in manipulation of the body as a treatment for musculoskeletal conditions in addition to more traditional medical and scientific coursework. They had separate licensing requirements and separate hospitals. \n\nDOs and MDs are alike in many ways:\n\n* Applicants to both DO and MD colleges typically have a four-year undergraduate degree with an emphasis on science courses.\n\n* Both DOs and MDs complete four years of basic medical education.\n\n* After medical school, both DOs and MDs can choose to practice in a specialty area of medicine—such as psychiatry, surgery, obstetrics, or sports medicine—after completing a residency program (typically two to six years of additional training).\n\n* Both DOs and MDs must pass comparable state licensing examinations.\n\n* DOs and MDs both practice in fully accredited and licensed hospitals and medical centers.\n\n* Both are medical doctors; MD is specifically Doctor of Medicine and DO is Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.\n\nWhat Makes DOs Different?\n\n* DOs can perform surgery, child delivery, treat patients, and prescribe medications in hospitals and clinic settings.\n\n* DOs look at the "total person." Osteopathic physicians focus on preventive care. Instead of just treating specific symptoms or illnesses, they look at the whole body.\n\n* DOs receive extra training in the musculoskeletal system, which is comprised of the nerves, muscles, and bones. This training gives DOs a better understanding of how an injury or illness in one part of the body can affect another part of the body; therefore, DOs have a therapeutic and diagnostic advantage.\n\n* DOs use what is called osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). OMT is a technique in which the DOs use their hands to diagnose injury and illness, giving special attention to the joints, bones, muscles, and nerves. Manipulations improve circulation, which in turn, creates a normal nerve and blood supply, enabling the body to heal itself.
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Your question interested me, so I did an online search.  Here's what I came up with, and honestly, I was very surprised by the sheer number of specialized doctorates!\n\nResearch Oriented Doctorates (all equivalent to the Ph.D):\n\nDoctor of Arts (D.A.) \nDoctor of Architecture (D.Arch.) \nDoctor of Applied Science (D.A.S.) \nDoctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) \nDoctor of Chemistry (D.Chem.) \nDoctor of Criminal Justice (D.C.J.) \nDoctor of Comparative Law/Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.) \nDoctor of Computer Science (D.C.S.) \nDoctor of Criminology (D.Crim.) \nDoctor of Education (Ed.D.) \nDoctor of Environmental Design (D.E.D.) \nDoctor of Engineering (D.Eng.) \nDoctor of Environment (D.Env.) \nDoctor of Engineering Science (D.E.Sc./Sc.D.E.) \nDoctor of Forestry (D.F.) \nDoctor of Fine Arts (D.F.A.) \nDoctor of Geological Science (D.G.S.) \nDoctor of Hebrew Literature/Doctor of Hebrew Letters (D.H.L.) \nDoctor of Health and Safety (D.H.S.) \nDoctor of Hebrew Studies (D.H.S.) \nDoctor of Industrial Technology (D.I.T.) \nDoctor of Information Technology (D.I.T.) \nDoctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D., J.S.D.) \nDoctor of Liberal Studies (D.L.S.) \nDoctor of Library Science (D.L.S.) \nDoctor of Music (D.Mus, Mus. Doc.) \nDoctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A., A.Mus.D.) \nDoctor of Musical Education (D.M.E.) \nDoctor of Ministry (D.Min./D.M.) \nDoctor of Modern Languages (D.M.L.) \nDoctor of Music Ministry (D.M.M.) \nDoctor of Medical Science (D.M.Sc.) \nDoctor of Nursing Science (D.N.Sc.) \nDoctor of Public Administration (D.P.A.) \nDoctor of Physical Education (D.P.E.) \nDoctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.) \nDoctor of Professional Studies (D.Prof./D.P.S.) \nDoctor of Design (Dr.DES.) \nDoctor of Religious Education (D.R.E.) \nDoctor of Recreation (D.Rec./D.R.) \nDoctor of Science (D.Sc./Sc.D.) \nDoctor of Science in Dentistry (D.Sc.D.) \nDoctor of Science and Hygiene (D.Sc.H.) \nDoctor of Science in Veterinary Medicine (D.Sc.V.M.) \nDoctor of Sacred Music (D.S.M.) \nDoctor of Social Science (D.S.Sc.) \nDoctor of Social Work (D.S.W.) \nDoctor of Canon Law (J.C.D.) \nDoctor of the Science of Law (L.Sc.D.) \nDoctor of Rehabilitation (Rh.D.) \nDoctor of Sacred Theology (S.T.D.) \nDoctor of Theology (Th.D.) \n\nProfessional Doctorates (also called Terminal Doctorates):\n\nDoctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) \nDoctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) \nJuris Doctor/Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) \nDoctor of Management in Organizational Leadership (D.M.) \nDoctor of Medicine/Medicinæ Doctor (M.D.) \nDoctor of Ministry (D.Min.) \nDoctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) \nDoctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) \nDoctor of Pediatric Medicine (D.P.M.) \nDoctor of Dental Practice (D.M.D.) \nDoctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) \nDoctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) \nDoctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.) \nDoctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) \nDoctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) \nDoctor of Optometry/Optometry Doctor (O.D.) \nDoctor of Occupational Therapy (D.O.T.)
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with a medical degree you will always get a job, whereas with an engg degree there is not always the same demand for them, salary for medicine is much higher than engg (in the private sector), engg is less work but that is reflected in the pay rates
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The acronym Ph.D. refers to Doctor of Psychology for a given subject. This is also referred to as a doctorate degree. It is the highest degree bestowed by most institutions of higher education. The significance of this degree indicates that its bearer has achieved a very high degree of knowledge within the subject matter.
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What do you mean by doctor's degree? Medical doctor or Ph.D?\nNeither of them can be converted.\nIf it's a Ph.D., you don't need to convert it. It is usually recognized in most parts of the world.\nIf MD, you need to past the license test and complete internship in that state.
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A "D.O." is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Here's some additional info from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website:\n\n"There are two types of physicians: M.D.—Doctor of Medicine—and D.O.—Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. M.D.s also are known as allopathic physicians. While both M.D.s and D.O.s may use all accepted methods of treatment, including drugs and surgery, D.O.s place special emphasis on the body’s musculoskeletal system, preventive medicine, and holistic patient care. D.O.s are more likely than M.D.s to be primary care specialists although they can be found in all specialties. About half of D.O.s practice general or family medicine, general internal medicine, or general pediatrics."
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a psychiatrist is an MD..they can prescribe drugs\na psychologist is a phd, they can't prescribe drugs, and an MD would make more.
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D., from the Latin Medicinæ Doctor) is an academic degree. The nature of the degree varies in different countries, from being an entry-level professional degree to being a higher doctoral research degree.\n\nIn Canada and the United States, the M.D. is one of two basic medical degrees required to practice medicine. The other being the D.O. degree (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine). Medical degrees are professional doctorates and are distinct from a research doctorate (Doctor of Philosophy, or Ph.D.), which requires a graduate thesis (doctoral dissertation) – the M.D. and Ph.D. in medicine are entirely separate.\n\nAccredited medical schools almost always require a previous bachelor's degree. The M.D. is typically earned in four years. At most medical schools, the first two years primarily involve classroom instruction in both lecture and laboratory formats while the final two years are comprised of a series of clerkships in clinical departments such as family practice, surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, and obstetrics/gynecology. Following the awarding of the M.D., physicians who wish to practice in the United States are encouraged or required to undergo additional training in the form of a residency. Depending upon the physician's chosen field, residencies involve an additional 3 to 7 years of training after obtaining the M.D.\n\nIt is the entry-level medical degree equivalent in most professional respects to the Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery awarded in Commonwealth countries (excluding Canada).
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The correct answer is:\nHematologist (hee-ma-tol-o-jist): A doctor who specializes in the study and treatment of blood diseases.\nHematology (hee-ma-TOL-o-jee): The study of the blood, the parts of the body where blood is formed and blood diseases.\n\nWrong Answers:\nOncologist (on-KOL-o-jist): A doctor who specializes in treating people with cancer. \nHistologist: anatomist who specializes in the microscopic study of animal tissues
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To get a medical degree, you must have an undergraduate degree followed by four years of medical school.  After medical school most doctors have one or two years of internship (on-the-job training) followed by anywhere from four to ten years of medical residency to specialize in a certain branch of medicine. Surgery takes the longest, while general practictioner takes the shortest.\n\nWhile studying medicine doctors are also taught such things as patient communication and patient empathy (or the opposite, depending on circumstance).  Bedside manner is very important to the caring physician.