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Nope. Just different approaches to medicine. MD = allopathic medicine, DO = osteopathic medicine
Nope. Just different approaches to medicine. MD = allopathic medicine, DO = osteopathic medicine
No, both are complete physicians.
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∙ 15y agoNo. DOs are inferior and subserviant to MDs. DOs work for MDs and are supervised by MDs in clinics.
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∙ 12y agoA Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree is equivalent to a Medical Doctor (M.D.) degree. Training is comparable; neither degree is better.
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What jobs am I qualified for with an MD?
People that have an MD are typically qualified to be a doctor. The type of doctor will depend on what they studied in college.
Is it better to hire a more qualified and productive worker than a less qualified and productive one regardless of cost?
Is it always better to hire a more qualified and productive worker than a less qualified and productive one regardless of cost. True or false? Explain
How do tighten barrel on MD 12?
Your best bet is to take it to a qualified gunsmith.
Do higher qualified teachers at an elementary school get paid more than lower qualified teachers at a high school?
NO THEY DO NOT.
Is a MD more than a GB?
No. A MB is millions and a GB is billions
I brought my daughter to a local pediatrician I got a presciption from the pediatrician I don't see a MD at the end of her name only mshs PA C what is that?
Answer She has advanced nursing degrees and also is a PHYSICIANS ASSIATANT, and is more than qualified to treat your child and write prescriptions.
How many countries are in the 2014 Olympics?
88 nations were qualified to compete. 6 more nations than the 2010 Olympics.
What is the difference between internal medicine dr's osteopathic dr's and MD's?
osteopathic doctors (DO) and alopathic doctors (MD) are both well trained. MDs tend to specialize in one area of medicine. DOs are trained to work with the whole body. DOs are qualified to take BOTH the DO and MD medical tests to get their liscense for medical practice. MDs are qualified to take ONLY the MD medical test Osteopathic Doctors must take more extensive medical school courses. Personally, I am more comfortable having a DO as my doctor. --------- For all practical purposes, there is absolutely no difference between the two degrees and the people who hold them. The best thing you can do is find a doctor whose personality you find agreeable. This may be an MD or a DO.
How can you hypnotis people?
You can't hypnotize anyone unless you are a physician. A psychologist is not qualified to do so because he does not have a MD degree. However, a psychiatrist does have a doctor of medicine degree and is qualified to do so.
Who is more qualified an lcsw or an lcpc?
An LCSW is more qualified than an LCPC. Both are sanctioned by state license boards. However, LCSW's can diagnose mental health condition, but LPC's cannot.
What is the superlative and comparative word of qualified?
more qualified, most qualified
Is a MD qualified to give a gynecological exam?
That depends on the specialty of the MD. All doctors learn this when they become an intern. Once they specialize, most phycicans do not perform any GYN proceedure.
