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The degree is a Doctor of Medicine (MD)
No, you can not. Ophthalmology is a specialty of medicine and you need to have a medical degree-M.D. or O.D. (Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, not Doctor of Optometry- D.O.) before embarking on training to be a physician who is an ophthalmologist.
It depends on what medical degree was earned. A medical physician can have a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, which would be abbreviated D.O., a Doctor of Medicine degree abbreviated as M.D., or a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery degree abbreviated as MBBS/MBChB.
To be a cardiac surgeon, a medical degree from an accredited medical school such as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree, a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree, or a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) degree is needed.
A pediatrician needs a medical degree such as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree, a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree, or a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) degree. There is no requirement to earn a Master's degree to become a pediatrician.
Most dental schools award the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). Others award an equivalent degree, Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).Most dental schools award the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). Others award an equivalent degree, Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).Most dental schools award the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). Others award an equivalent degree, Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).Most dental schools award the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). Others award an equivalent degree, Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).Most dental schools award the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). Others award an equivalent degree, Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).Most dental schools award the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). Others award an equivalent degree, Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).
A dual medical degree including a research doctorate (Ph.D.) degree. Medical scientists can have a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree/Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree, a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree/Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree, or outside of the United States, a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) degree can be earned along with a research doctorate degree.
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To be a surgeon, a proper medical degree from an accredited medical school such as the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree, Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree, or a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) degree is needed.
A medical degree such as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), or Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) (and a medical license) is needed to be a obstetrician/gynecologist (OBGYN).