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Yes.
The D.O. degree should now be changed to M.D. or M.D.,D.O.
Why?
More recognition. The U.S. and world recognize the M.D. as medical doctors.
D.O.s should get more credit and let the world know they are medical doctors.
So, D.O. should be changed to M.D. or M.D.,D.O. as the founder A.T. Still M.D.,D.O. wanted to be recognized.
As noted by the above author, some Osteopathic physicians in training and those who wanted to be an MD, but did not get accepted and went to Osteopathic medical school as a "backup" and now are not happy that they did not get the sacred "MD" after their name are now trying to back-door their way into the MD degree by demanding the degree be changed so they can be happy.
There is no compelling reason to change the degree.
Most Osteopathic physicians do not want it changed.
A.T. Still never got the DO degree, so he was an MD. This is a common misconception. Also, even if he were to have had the DO degree conferred, he would have actually earned two doctorate level degrees, unlike what proponents of the current MD,DO degree change are proposing - that all students of Osteopathic medical schools be granted two doctorate degrees when they have earned only one. One does not grant an MD,Ph.D or DO,Ph.D without earning both degrees, why would one grant an MD,DO degree without having to attend both MD and DO schools? There are numerous other problems with the arguments put forth above as well, which I will not go into here.
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Delaughter is incorrect. There is compelling reason to chnage the archaic DO degree. MD and DO degrees are essentially THE SAME. PhD is much different then MD and much different then DO. Example: DMD and DDS are essentially THE SAME. Most patients know what MDs are and recognize DMD and DDS, but most patients do not recognize what DO means. They may mistakenly think this provider is a chiropractor (DC), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (etc). DO degree does not significantly represent what DOs have done -> 4 years college, 4 years medical school, followed by 3-5 years residency, most likely which was Allopathic (MD residency). Same schooling and residency that MDs do. Mostly all patients recognize the MD degree. Ergo, therefore, delaughter, time to change the archaic DO degree to MD,DO or MD!
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Why do you get MD?
It is for Doctors to signify that they have a medical degree. MD is an acronym for medical degree.
If you have an MD degree what profession are you in?
Having an MD degree means one is a doctor of medicine. An MD degree is obtained through degree programs offered at medical schools. A PhD degree would be of someone that has a degree in philosophy.
Is there a push for DO to be changed to MD?
Yes. Here are the people pushing for this change from DO to MD or MD,DO : Most of all of graduating DOs today. Most of all DOs had applied to MD schools 1st, followed by DO schools as backup. They wanted the MD. The Osteopathic Reform Group at www.osteoreform.com AOA members at www.do-online.org UNTHSC med school faculty Faculty associated with www.dotomd.com ---- As noted by the above author, some Osteopathic physicians in training and those who wanted to be an MD, but did not get accepted and went to Osteopathic medical school as a "backup" and now are not happy that they did not get the sacred "MD" after their name are now trying to back-door their way into the MD degree by demanding the degree be changed so they can be happy. There is no compelling reason to change the degree. Most Osteopathic physicians do not want it changed. The UNTHSC faculty did not want to change the degree. There was a discussion to add a separate MD class at the UNTHSC campus, much like UMDNJ and Michigan. This was not passed, and UNTHSC will remain a Osteopathic medical school, for now.
What is the meaning of DO after the name of cardiology specialist?
DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. American trained physicians earn either an MD or DO depending on the school they choose. The DO degree is exclusively American while the MD is available from Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. European schools of medicine grant the MB degree which is not recognized in the US and is changed to MD upon licensure.
Which is harder to get a PhD degree or MD degree?
Both are intensive degree programs.
What is a general doctor degree?
The degree is a Doctor of Medicine (MD)
What is MD or od degree?
MD. Medical Doctor OD. Optometry Doctor
What type of degree should a colon cancer doctor have?
A degree will be a MD or DO degree. Training will be colorectal surgery if its the surgeon, or gastrointestinal if its the clinician. Board exams are given out in those subspecialties. Medical licensure is done by the state. So basically look for a gastrointestinal boarded MD or DO with a current medical license.
What type of degree do you get when being a pediatrician?
A medical degree -- either an MD or DO.
What degree do you need to be a internal doctor?
The degree would be either an MD or DO.
Is PDEng a academic degree?
No PDEng is a professional degree its similar to a MD.
Do retired physicians still call themselves MD in correspondence?
Yes, most do. The degree does not expire. The license may, but not the degree. Thus, even though he/she may not be a practicing MD, they are still an MD.
