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definitely yes. the fact that their called doctors means that they have completed a medical degree. you know, medicine is such a general term. under it are many other specialties such as cardiology, gastroenterology, nephrology among others.
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∙ 14y agoThat is their speciality, Emergency Medicine.
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Who studies medicine?
Scientists study medicine. To be more specific, Doctors and Nurses do.
Does biology have anything to do with medicine?
Doctors need to study biology to be able to practice medicine.
What are schools medical doctors go to?
They study and practice medicine at a medical college.
The studies of doctors about herbal medicine?
The name of the profession that studies and uses herbal medicine is herbalism. The area of study can also be called herbology.
Should you study medicine?
You should indeed study medicine if that is your passion. If you do not like medicine do not study medicine.
What specilty if says DO after doctors name?
"DO" is not a specialty . . . it means, "Doctor of Osteopathy". They are medical doctors who learn more about natural and wholistic medicine, including but not limited to the study of allergies and food sensitivities.
Why are people that's not doctors called doctors?
Inall cases 'Doctor' is a title which goes along withhaving attainedthedegree of doctor in some field of study. Medical Doctors have the degree of Doctor of Medicine, but other kinds of Doctor may have the degree of Doctor of Laws, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Theology and so on.
Can a DO doctor do the same exams and physicals as a internal medicine MD?
Absolutely, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) do the same physical exams as Doctors of Medicine (M.D.) and, just like Doctors of Medicine, can specialize in any branch of medicine including internal medicine.
Can Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine sign up with medicare?
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine can sign up with Medicare.
Is there a need for er doctors in Michigan?
sometimes
What did a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine study?
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) and Doctors of Medicine (M.D.) are both full-fledged physicians trained in the United States who attend four years of medical school and are eligible to specialize in any field of medicine after residency training. So, to answer your original question, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine study medicine! Additionally, both DOs and MDs may sit for board certification examinations and each type of physician has the same legal and medical responsibilities such as prescribing medications, performing surgery, working in the hospital, medical diagnosis, etc. The difference between a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Doctor of Medicine is a slight one-Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, in addition to the standard medical curriculum, receive 300-500 hours of instruction in a form of manual therapy known as osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM). This form of therapy is another approach sometimes used by DOs to address a patient's musculoskeletal issues.
What is a synonym for 'elderly geriatrics '?
"Elderly geriatrics" is a redundant phrase, as geriatrics is the study and practice of medicine for the elderly. I suppose a synonym might be "grannie doctors" if you will.
